Built-in appliances for the kitchen - how to choose which company?

Built-in appliances have long ceased to be a luxury item, and today it is only ergonomic and practical equipment that can be easily placed, depending on the desires and needs. However, before buying the functionality necessary for the kitchen, you should figure out whether it is really worth spending money on such equipment or whether it is better to opt for the classic version. In this article we will talk about what is the built-in appliances for the kitchen, how to choose which company.

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Advantages and disadvantages of embedded technology

To begin, consider the advantages of built-in technology:

• Firstly, this technique saves space, which will especially appeal to owners of small kitchens.
• The second significant advantage is that it can be installed exactly where it will be convenient for the hostess. For example, an oven can be raised to eye level, which is simply impossible to do with a conventional stove.
• Well, the third advantage is that it’s fashionable to build appliances in furniture, while monolithic models of refrigerators, stoves, microwave ovens and other equipment are in the past.

But there are also several disadvantages:

• As a rule, such a technique is fully integrated into kitchen furniture. If you need to replace any built-in device, you will need to change parts, and sometimes even the entire furniture set, which carries unnecessary costs and troubles.
• Those who like to periodically change the arrangement of furniture, including in the kitchen, will encounter the problem of rearranging cabinets and cabinets in which appliances are built-in.
• Another important unpleasant fact is that such a technique is much more expensive in comparison with analogues made in a monolithic version.

After weighing all the advantages and disadvantages of the built-in appliances, and deciding to buy just this type of equipment, it is worth knowing how to choose it in order to get the best household appliances as a result.

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About Ovens

One of the main appliances in the kitchen can safely be called an oven, especially if a hob is added to it. Those who choose the built-in option, these elements will have to be installed separately. However, in solving this problem there is nothing special, since manufacturers always put instructions in the kits. But if there is no confidence in one's strengths, one can turn to specialists.

Here are the distinguishing features of such a home appliance:

• The width of the structure can be 45, 60 or 90 cm. In this, the built-in technique is similar to standard models. In most cases, the depth is 50-55 cm. The height is within 55-60 cm, but you can choose one of the more compact models at 45 cm.
• In terms of functionality, built-in appliances sometimes outperform standard products. At least, in no way inferior to them. For example, ovens “inside the furniture” are also capable of supporting several heating modes. Sometimes additional options may be added to them for convenience.
• Most modern models have displays that support control.One level of installation of a baking sheet with a telescoping guide element is the minimum, standard requirement for new models.
• Enamels are used on the inside to make cleaning easier. You can choose one of several models for cleaning the device: pyrolytic (when the cleaning function is activated, the temperature rises, due to which the pollution is completely burned out, turning into ash), catalytic (the device is cleaned of dirt itself, along with the cooking process), or traditional ( usually used in budget models).
• In modern oven models, double glazed doors are installed. But there are options where there may be more glasses. This is necessary so that the temperature of the outer surface is less. To preserve furniture that is in contact with the appliance, a tangential cooling system is used, which also ensures stable operation of the electronics inside.

Important! When choosing this technique for the home, act slowly, thinking through every detail you need, so that the model you purchased fully meets your needs. In all the subtleties, information from our following articles will help you figure it out:

• How to choose an electric oven?
• Which microwave oven is better to choose?
• Built-in ovens - ranking of the best models.

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Hob

The hob can be called part of the stove. It is also difficult to do without it and a ventilation duct in any modern kitchen. Today you can choose a model with different features, among which may be the following:

• Combined option.
• Glass-ceramic electric.
• Electric glass ceramic induction.
• Electric, with traditional metal heaters.
• Traditional gas.
• Gas type “gas on glass”.

Important! The number of burners may also be different. Familiar to all models - with four, but you can buy good household appliances with two hotplates or even one. The main thing to remember is the dependence of the size of the device on the number of heating zones. The standard dimensions of the classic four-burner versions are 60 cm.

When buying even a classic four-burner model, you should pay attention to some important factors:

• The burners themselves must have different power indicators, sizes.
• It is good if the designs of the “double crown”, “triple crown” are present. This is necessary so that more dishes can be used in the food process. In addition, this structure helps to accelerate the cooking process, as well as the uniform distribution of thermal energy.
• It is also worth paying attention to the “auto ignition” function. It can be fully automatic when you just need to turn the intensity control to turn it on, or when you need to press a separate button to activate it.
• It is also highly desirable that the gas control function is present, where the gas supply stops immediately if the flame accidentally goes out.
• The presence of cast iron grids is very desirable.
• Typically, structures are made of either enamelled metal or stainless steel. There is also the so-called “gas on glass”, where a tempered glass panel is located below the burners below.

Important! Various variations of this technique are discussed in our separate article with rated top hobs.

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Built-in Kits

In this case, the user immediately buys both the hob itself and the oven. In this case, the heating source for both devices will be one. As a rule, gas and electricity play this role. The control panel contains elements that allow you to fully control the work.

On the one hand, this is convenient, since in one part of the design are all the organs that are responsible for management.But it can also happen that if only one of them fails, a change will also be necessary in some neighboring ones.

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Refrigerators

Even a dimensional appliance such as a refrigerator can be hidden inside kitchen furniture. The form factor does not matter here - the buyer can choose any option. Single or double chamber, with a freezer at the bottom - any solution will fit perfectly into the interior:

• In functionality, embedded models are no different from freestanding ones. In their production, the most modern technologies are applied, which allow storing products for a high quality and long time, even if they need special conditions.
• Functions such as cooling, freezing in cooking chambers without frost may be present.
• For products, there may be several separate freshness zones and more.

Important! To choose a model of such a technique that will be both convenient and suitable for the design and overall arrangement of your kitchen, use the recommendations from the articles:

• Built-in refrigerator - ranking of the best models.
• Built-in refrigerator - cabinet dimensions.

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Dishwasher

Not all, but many have already managed to appreciate all the advantages that dishwashers provide. And such a pleasure may not necessarily be prohibitively expensive. Budget models can also show excellent cleanliness indicators:

• There are species that are fully integrated. They have a closed control panel, and all the controls are located on the “edge” of the door - they can be seen and used only when the door is open.
• You can buy a device with a frontal control panel. In this case, the decorative panel does not completely cover the door.

And dishwashers can be divided into several types, depending on the size:

• Compact (height up to 45 cm, width 50-55 cm).
• Narrow dishwashers (height 85 cm, width 45-50 cm).
• Full-size built-in dishwashers (height 85 cm, width about 60 cm).

Important! Compact models can accommodate up to 6 sets of dishes, narrow ones - up to 10, and full-size ones are enough for 15-16.

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Washing machines

Today, the home appliance market is crowded with automated models. And choosing the best home appliances is quite difficult:

• Filling, heating and draining water - these are the actions that in this case are carried out automatically. In this case, you can even program the moment when the device moves from one program to another.
• Recently, machines have appeared that support a large number of different programs - more than 20. But research shows that at home it is enough to be able to work with just a few materials: cotton, linen, synthetics and wool.
• FUZZY CONTROL is one of the most popular features in the last few years. The drum is loaded with laundry, then powder is poured, the temperature is indicated, as well as a suitable type of washing. The device itself calculates the time it takes to complete the program. It itself calculates how much it should go in order for the temperature to reach the desired level. The amount of water is also loaded automatically, immediately in the right ratio.
• The number of revolutions of the drum during the spin cycle is an important indicator for many. It is better to choose a device with several modes - it is easier to work with different types of fabrics. For example, if you can set an indicator of about 400-1000 rpm. Do not get too carried away by high speeds, since because of this, linen can become unusable, especially shabby and thin.

Important! Looking for such a technique for the home, check out our review, which givesrating of the best washing machines in quality and reliability.

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Which manufacturer to choose?

The modern market provides us with a huge selection of built-in kitchen appliances, and it is very important to know how to choose which company.

Of the most famous companies that are engaged in the production of embedded equipment, the following can be distinguished:

• Siemens is a German transactional concern, which is engaged in the manufacture of built-in kitchen equipment.
• Electrolux is a Swedish manufacturer, which is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household appliances for the kitchen.
• Krona is a trademark from Germany, by order of which sets of high-quality and reliable household appliances are produced at Italian factories.
• Gorenje is a brand from Slovenia that is gaining popularity due to the high quality of its products.
• Kuppersberg is another manufacturer of household appliances from Germany, which is widely known in the domestic market.
• Ariston is the property of the Italian company Indesit. One of the largest manufacturers of kitchen appliances in Europe.

Important! Everyone decides for himself which technique to choose which company. Proven technology from world famous manufacturers can rarely disappoint.

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Choosing the best household appliances - the question is quite responsible, therefore, when solving it, it is necessary to carefully familiarize yourself with all the technical characteristics of a particular device, weigh all the advantages and disadvantages, and also pay attention to the manufacturer.