A break before a responsible step: how to choose an electric grill that is wonderful from all sides?
Safe for use in small spaces and the ability to quickly prepare food – Basic requirements, which are presented to modern electric grills.
When choosing a new electric grill, it is important to pay attention to its technical specifications.
What types of electric grills are there?
Depending from the design grills are distinguished:
- open — the grate on which the products are placed is located directly above the heating element (TEN);
- closed - similar to a press in which food is prepared;
- universal - such a model can be both open and closed at the same time.
If you pay attention to the heating element, electric grills come in contact and contactlessIn the first case, the food is in direct contact with the heating element, in the second, there is no such contact.
Distinguish portable and stationary grills. The first ones can be easily taken with you to the countryside or to the country, but the second ones will be permanently installed in the selected room. At the same time, the equipment can be floor or tabletop, which makes it easy to adjust the grill to a specific interior style.
Plays an important role work surface, which is usually made:
- from metal;
- from glass ceramics;
- from cast iron gratings.
The most cost-effective option, from a cleaning point of view, is a work surface made of glass ceramics — it is very easy to take care of itBut the main disadvantage of such devices is fragility.
More practical the surfaces look made of metal or cast iron gratings.
The final difference between the different models of electric grills may be body material: devices are manufactured made of steel or plasticIn this case, there are no strict recommendations, choose the option that suits your budget.
How to choose new quality equipment?
The most small The models are designed for 2-6 servings. If you use large modifications, then you can easily cook on them up to 15 servings food. For a large family or frequent gatherings with friends, a large electric grill is just right.
Important! If you choose large version grill, then be prepared for the fact that it consumes a large amount of electricity.
The optimal indicator is power at the level 2 kW. At lower power, there is a chance that the meat will not be cooked enough. To control the temperature, you can set control sensor, and also overheat prevention system (fire protection).
Photo 1. The Tefal Optigrill contact grill has a convenient color indicator that allows you to monitor the degree of doneness of your food.
When choosing premises, in which the electric grill will be located, it is worth considering the possibilities of your electrical wiringSince such equipment has high power, a large load cannot be ruled out when working simultaneously, for example, with a microwave and a washing machine.
Attention! If you choose the grill open type, then when preparing food be prepared for steam and smoke to be released - juice or liquid from food will drip onto the heating element and evaporate instantly. Such equipment should only be installed in well-ventilated rooms or with an exhaust hood.
The main purpose of electric grills is cooking meat. But no one prevents you from using them for processing, for example, vegetables.
Reference. If you don't want to use oil when cooking, then be sure to choose equipment with non-stick coating on the work surface.
For ease of cleaning after cooking, the electric grill should contain special tray. Helps save time when cleaning and the absence of a ribbed work surface.
Recommendations for choosing an electric grill
Basic requirements to the electric grill for home use:
- convenience;
- simplicity in service;
- conformity to style premises is an important factor for every owner, since new equipment should be not only functional, but also beautiful;
- parameter compliance "price - quality" — thanks to it, you will be able to find the most functional device for reasonable money.
When purchasing an electric grill for a catering establishment It is worth considering such factors:
- assortment of dishes, which are prepared in a restaurant or canteen using similar equipment - each modification of the electric grill offers different cooking methods;
- scale of service clients - in many cases, a large work surface will be needed for the simultaneous preparation of different quantities of dishes;
- the maximum possible and acceptable power - will save time and also achieve better roasting results;
- high safety indicator unit.
Useful video
A video that explains what to look for when choosing an electric grill and demonstrates how to cook meat using the Polaris device.
Electric grill is the best solution for every home
Feedback from users around the world has allowed us to compile list of the most popular manufacturers electric grills that always care about the quality of their equipment and its safety:
- Philips;
- Gorenje;
- Russell Hobbs;
- Tefal;
- Zelmer;
- Severin;
- Bork.
Each of the listed companies is constantly is trying to expand its range, thanks to this, among the devices of these brands you will always be able to find a wide variety of models. In addition, manufacturers give a guarantee on all grills, and this, as we know, is the key to the reliability of new equipment.
Comments
Power of 2 kW is a normal power for modern devices - a kettle, a multicooker, a stove, etc. But when buying a grill for a summer house, you first need to check the electrical wiring, the voltage level of the network and the power of the power transformer. After all, the power supply of most summer cottages leaves much to be desired.
As for open or closed, I will say this: closed is more convenient, as it cooks on both sides at the same time. No need to turn the dish over. Saving time is obvious. I have the closed version from Tefal.