A mini-oven, resembling a microwave oven in its appearance and size, is a device with the functionality of an oven, and infrared rays are used instead of microwaves. Small size allows you to harmoniously integrate appliances into the kitchen space, and a large selection of functions makes this device a universal assistant. So, one mini-oven can replace several kitchen appliances at once, combining the capabilities of a grill, electric oven, toaster and stove.
The door, equipped with special double glass, exhibits a high level of thermal insulation properties, thanks to which the high temperature in the oven chamber is maintained longer and more stable.
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Spaciousness. The volume of the chamber varies from 8.5 to 40 liters. Ovens up to 12 l. used for cooking and heating small portions. Devices of medium and large capacity are suitable for cooking full meals. The optimal capacity of the stove for a family of 2 people is up to 10 liters, for 3-4 people - from 12 to 20 liters, and for a large family (6 people), the most convenient option would be a volume of more than 30 liters.
Power. The indicator depends on the specific model and is usually in the range from 650 to 2200 watts. The higher the number, the higher the speed of heating the oven and cooking. At the same time, high power also means higher power consumption. An oven with a power of up to 1,500 watts can be the best option.
Internal coating. "Durastone" is the most durable coating that is not afraid of scratches, heat and chemical cleaning agents. The most inexpensive coating is stainless steel, resistant to heat and physical damage, but poorly cleaned of grease and other contaminants. The non-stick coating is the easiest to care for. Heat-resistant enamel combines ease of maintenance and a pleasant appearance, but its significant drawback lies in its vulnerability to physical impact and cracking.
Operating modes.The mini-oven is equipped with one or two heating elements. The presence of upper and lower heat is preferable due to the extended functionality. Different models of furnaces have the following modes:
In addition, the furnaces have additional modes:
Convection. Increases the speed of cooking with the help of a built-in fan that evenly distributes heat. This mode is available for appliances with a single heating element, while some models can support two separate modes for simultaneous cooking of two different dishes.
Control type. This is a traditional mechanical or touch control. Mechanical control reduces the cost of the device - such models are less expensive and more common. Touch controls increase the bottom line, adjustments are made at the touch of a finger, and the control panel is easy to care for.
Door opening method. The hinged door that opens forward is convenient if the oven is not located high. Another option is the side type, which opens 180 degrees to the side.
Functionality. The devices under consideration have a rich set of capabilities, the main of which include a number of the following functions:
Guides. There are two lattice and telescopic. The former are inexpensive, but with them there is a risk of getting burned during installation or removal of the baking sheet. The second ones are more convenient to use, when the door is opened, the pan slides out automatically, which reduces the risk of accidental burns.
Removable tray. Designed to collect liquid or crumbs, making cleaning the device easier.
Internal illumination. Cooking can be controlled visually without having to open the door.
Grill. Crisp mode. Thanks to the grill, the dish acquires a characteristic pronounced taste. Designed for cooking casseroles, steaks, vegetables, roasting meat and poultry.
Rotating spit. It is intended for uniform baking of a product. While the grill creates a crust exclusively on one side, the skewer forms it over the entire surface of the finished product.
Timer. With it, you can set up automatic shutdown or set a sound notification when cooking is finished.
Thermostat. Allows you to set and adjust the temperature (from 60 to 320 degrees) for each dish separately, which reduces the risk of burning the product or evaporating the liquid.
Electric burners. The presence of this element expands the capabilities of the mini-oven to a small electric stove.
Removable cover. This detail allows you to turn a mini-oven into a brazier with a bottom heat.
Metal detector.Automatically blocks operation when a metal object is found in the oven.
Child protection. It is carried out through a door lock, and also protects against burns through a heat-insulating door lining.
Self-cleaning function. There are hydrolytic and pyrolytic. During the first method of cleaning, heated water is used, in the second - high temperature.
Display. Displays a notification about the cooking process - the current program, cooking time, temperature and other parameters.
Burner power adjustment function. Designed to maintain or change the optimal level of heating.
microwave mode. Makes a microwave oven out of a mini-oven, which saves space in the kitchen.
Double glass. Such a door heats up slightly, which reduces the risk of burns when touched, in addition, the thermal insulation properties of double glass reduce energy consumption.
The best, according to buyers, are mini-ovens worth up to 10,000 rubles.
Functional kitchen device with electronic control type. The capacity of the chamber is small - 30 liters, power - 1.5 kW. The miniature oven saves kitchen space due to its compact dimensions. BBK OE3073DC is equipped with the following features:
The temperature is set from 30 to 230 degrees, this range allows you to cook not only classic dishes. The dimensions of the device are 51x36x32 cm. The average cost is 6,280 rubles.
Compact desktop model with a chamber volume of 9 liters. The dimensions of this device allow you to comfortably place it in a small kitchen. Equipped with top and bottom heat, the Panasonic NT-H900KTQ is suitable for everyday tasks: making toast, sandwiches, defrosting, reheating small portions, baking. The type of control is mechanical, supplemented by a timer (up to 15 minutes) and a heat level regulator (range from 70 to 230 degrees). The kit includes:
The average cost is - 7,090 rubles.
A well-made mini-oven designed for daily cooking, complex dishes and baking. The model is equipped with top and bottom heat, oven capacity 42 liters. Mechanical control type, smooth adjustment. HYUNDAI MIO-HY050 provides 6 heating modes, ranging from 90 to 230 degrees. There is a convection mode and a grill function. Thanks to a number of additional functions the high level of convenience of use of the furnace is provided. So, the device has camera lighting, sound and light notification, a timer and an auto-off function. The kit includes a baking sheet, a grill, a skewer and a special grip holder.The average cost of the furnace is 7,321 rubles.
The manufacturer of the device is a company from Belarus. In addition to the oven, the appliance is equipped with two burners, two heating elements with a power of 400 W (for the oven) and 800 W (for the grill). GEFEST EP Hs D 420 provides the ability to simultaneously turn on the oven and any of the burners, both burners or all elements separately. The control is simple, mechanical, each burner has its own regulator. Heating is set from 50 to 260 degrees. If the burners are not in use, they can be covered with the top cover. The case of the device is covered with heat-resistant enamel. The complete set of the model consists of a grill, a baking sheet, a tray for collecting crumbs, fat or liquids. The capacity of the oven is 18 liters, the dimensions of the equipment are 55x40x37cm. The average cost is - 10,195 rubles.
An unusual electric furnace from a Turkish manufacturer. The Simfer M4579 is retro-styled with bronze-style rotary knobs. Inside the oven is covered with enamel and equipped with lighting.Despite its compact dimensions, this multifunctional device is only slightly inferior to a stove in terms of its capabilities. The capacity is 45 liters. Top and bottom heat provide 5 modes of operation:
The set includes a wire rack and two baking sheets, round and recessed. The power of the device is 1,400 watts. The average cost is - 10,411 rubles.
The main feature of this model is its bright original design: the mirror effect of the glass door, the golden color of the rotary controls. But for lovers of the classics, an alternative model in black is provided. The chamber of the device has a volume of 40 liters. As for the operating modes, the electric oven supports grill and convection functions. There are also pre-set cooking programs. Temperature is regulated within 100-230 degrees. Additionally, AVEX TR 400 GCL LUX is equipped with a timer (120 min) and is equipped with a wire rack, baking tray, drip tray, skewer and tongs. The maximum power of the furnace is 1 500 W. Mechanical control. The average cost is - 10,310 rubles.
A sought-after model of a tabletop oven from a popular manufacturer. Control type mechanical, with rotary switches on the case. Moulinex Optimo OX464810 has an upper and lower heat that supports 5 operating modes:
You can cook 2 dishes at the same time in the oven. The temperature is adjustable from 100 to 240 degrees. Additionally, Moulinex Optimo OX464810 is equipped with a display showing the current temperature, an automatic shutdown function, as well as light and sound notifications. The oven is completed with a tray, a baking sheet and a grate that can be set in one of 3 possible positions. The average cost is - 10,350 rubles.
Despite its small size, this neat oven has a roomy chamber with a volume of up to 38 liters. The body is made of stainless steel, the inside of the oven is covered with galvanized iron. The control panel is mechanical, with an original design, for example, each scale is equipped with an independent LED display that reflects the temperature, cooking time and other current parameters. Gemlux GL-OR-1538LUX has 9 operating modes:
The model has a high power rating (1 800 W), which allows you to heat up the oven in a short time and warm the product well.The temperature is adjustable from 30 to 230 degrees. Additionally, Gemlux GL-OR-1538LUX is equipped with a timer (120 min) with auto-off, equipped with a wire rack, a baking sheet, a skewer and a special grip. The average cost is 13,320 rubles.
The desktop model is able to largely replace a full-fledged oven, having high power and chamber capacity. The volume of the oven is 45 liters, which is optimal for cooking large portions. Touch control, the body of the device is equipped with an LED display. Functionality includes:
The heating level is set in the range from 100 to 230 degrees. As for design, FIRST AUSTRIA First FA 5046-2 is made in hi-tech style. The furnace is completed with a skewer, a lattice, a baking sheet, a pallet and a fork. The average cost is - 12,790 rubles.
One of the largest tabletop models with a chamber volume of 80 liters. Allows you to comfortably cook several dishes at once on different baking sheets, making the device optimal for large families. As for operating modes, Tesler EOGC-8000 operates in 5 modes:
The power of the furnace corresponds to its volume and is 2,200 watts. The built-in thermostat has a temperature range of 100 to 250 degrees. Additional features of the Tesler EOGC-8000 include a mechanical timer, grate, drip tray, grill spit and other accessories. The average cost is - 12,881 rubles.
The volume of the chamber of this model, which can replace an oven, is 28 liters. With a power of 1,400 W, the Steba KB 28 ECO provides fast heating and long-term maintenance of the desired temperature, which can be adjusted from 90 to 230 degrees. As for the modes, the oven is equipped with top and bottom heating, which can be used simultaneously or separately, as well as in combination with a spit or convection. At the same time, the spit can easily accommodate a bird carcass up to 1 kg. Steba KB 28 ECO is equipped with a mechanical timer up to 90 minutes. It is also worth noting the high level of safety of the device - the case has good thermal insulation, due to which it heats up slightly during operation, eliminating the risk of getting burned. The average cost is - 16,824 rubles.
Multifunctional mini-oven from a Russian manufacturer with touch control. The steam convection oven is equipped with more than 30 cooking modes, the standard programs are supplemented by the "grill + steam" and "air fryer" modes. Thanks to the power of 2400 W, the device heats up quickly and saves energy. Two heating elements are responsible for the quality of the cooked dish, the work of which can be combined with the convection mode. In this oven, you can cook with minimal or no oil, which increases the useful properties of the product. The kit for RAWMID Future RFM-01 includes a skewer for uniform steaming or roasting of the product from all sides. Another useful function that preserves the high quality of food is the steam mode, with which you can cook meat and fish, vegetables and other types of food. Thanks to steam processing, dishes retain their juiciness, brightness of taste and useful properties.
The model has a capacious chamber with a volume of 40 liters, which allows you to simultaneously cook several servings at once, placing them on 4 levels. Cooking control, program and settings change is carried out using a touch model and a simple round switch. As for the built-in programs, the appliance has 31 operating modes, allowing you to cook all kinds of products, from traditional everyday dishes to making delicate yoghurts. Each program can be adjusted by changing the cooking time or the heat level, adjustable from 50 to 220 degrees. The average cost is - 29,900 rubles.
A model of an electric electric oven equally suitable for home and professional use. Steba DG 40 is distinguished by high build quality and high thermal insulation properties. The device has a wide functionality, there are 49 built-in programs, including the function of a double boiler, lower and upper heating, convection. Thanks to the declared volume of the chamber (40 l), the Steba DG 40 is able to replace a full-fledged oven. The maximum heating level is 230 degrees. The skewer holds 2 poultry carcasses. The control is simple, touch-sensitive, additionally with an LED display, an electronic timer and thermostat, as well as lighting inside the chamber. Included with the device are a grill, a baking sheet, a skewer and a pallet. The average cost is - 38,716 rubles.
The process of choosing the best mini-assistant for the kitchen should take into account the following nuances regarding the main parameters of the device:
Volume. Depends on the purpose of the oven. If the appliance is needed for making toast, hot sandwiches, or heating small portions, then the smallest model with a chamber volume of 9 to 12 liters will do. For a family of 3-4 people, a medium-sized oven with a chamber of 18-22 liters is a good choice.Such a capacious model will easily cope with the preparation of larger portions of dishes, meat, fish, poultry and pastries. The largest desktop ovens, whose chamber volume ranges from 26 to 45 liters, are a complete replacement for an oven, not inferior to this device in terms of its functionality. At the same time, such an oven is compact, which significantly saves kitchen space.
Capabilities. The smallest and simplest ovens have a single heating element, but most of the popular models are equipped with an upper and lower “heat” that can be used simultaneously or separately. Larger ovens have additional functions, such as roasting poultry and meat on a spit, convection mode for even heating of the product.
Control. This is a way to select a program, mode, cooking time and operating temperature. It can be mechanical, electronic or sensory. The mechanical type of control is traditional and most reliable. The electronic one is distinguished by precise timer settings, and such an oven has an attractive modern design, but at the same time a higher cost.
Power. This parameter directly affects the speed and efficiency of heating, as well as the functionality of the device. Devices with a large chamber volume and wide capabilities are distinguished by high power. The optimal power value is from 1,000 to 2,500 watts. Mini-ovens with a power of less than 1,500 W are less efficient in operation, so purchasing a device with a lower power will end up being the most disadvantageous.
Burn protection. The body of any oven transmits heat, from which there is a risk of getting burned by touching the walls of the body, handle or door.For this reason, it is necessary to give preference to models equipped with an insulated fireproof handle and double glass doors. Thanks to this equipment, the use of the device becomes as safe as possible. The mirror glass of the door is an effective design solution, but on the other hand, such glass is not practical, since it is not allowed to visually control the cooking process.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that the device only benefits from the presence of additional functionality and rich configuration. Otherwise, the choice of the optimal oven depends on its future role in the kitchen and the culinary preferences of the user. With the modern abundance of high-quality and affordable models of mini-ovens, choosing the best one from those presented will not become problematic.