Electric hob: dimensions pros and cons

Most people want to make their kitchen not just a comfortable place for cooking, but also to equip it with modern and multifunctional appliances. At the same time, all equipment should not only be visually combined with each other, but also be suitable in parameters and sizes so that everything as a whole looks organic. Therefore, many change bulky cooktops new generation with a modern set of various options. The main thing at the same time is to choose the model sizes correctly.

What are the models of electric hobs?

Before buying equipment for the kitchen, you must correctly calculate the load with which it will have to cope daily. For example, if 4-5 people live in a family, then an electric panel with 4 rings will be the best option. Thanks to this equipment, you can cook several dishes at the same time.

Classic electric hob

Today, everyone can choose the best home appliances for their kitchen. It can be of several types:

1. With 1 burner. Despite the fact that such a surface is not very convenient to use in an apartment, even if one person lives in it, it is still quite popular. This is due to the fact that many people buy such electrical panels for summer cottages, where there is no need to cook a lot. It is important to use it here in order to boil water for tea or warm dinner. But it cannot be said that the technique has compact dimensions. Usually its dimensions practically coincide with a two-burner electric stove.
   

   Single hotplate

2. With 2 burners. You can buy it both for a summer residence and in an apartment in which 1 or 2 people live. If the family is going to often receive guests or arrange feasts, then this type of equipment will definitely not cope with the duties assigned to it.
   

   Built-in double burner model

3. With 3 burners. This model is the best option for a small room. The advantages of the equipment are that its dimensions are slightly smaller than the standard dimensions of household appliances for cooking. Typically, the width of the equipment is not more than 45 cm. But this does not affect the functional features. If you want to save, then this model will be the best option.
4. With 4 rings. This species is considered classic and is found in most modern kitchens.
   

   Classic version with 4 heating elements

5. With 5 rings. Due to the characteristics of this electric panel can be attributed to large-sized options. On its surface a goose-gobble or even a cauldron can easily fit. Typically, this type of equipment is installed in the kitchens of large families, where there is a need for frequent cooking.

Important: before you go to the store for new equipment for the kitchen, you need to decide how many dishes on it will be prepared daily.

Sizing of electric hobs

Typically, the technique is divided into such types as:

• small-sized;
• medium width;
• bulky.

Small-sized equipment is distinguished by its small size - usually no more than 30 cm. On this surface, 2 burners can easily be placed, one of which is low-power, and the second has the ability to quickly heat up. In addition to the width of the hob, also before buying it is worth paying attention to its depth.Usually this figure ranges from 45-100 cm.

Small model

Models with average performance usually have a width of 45 cm. In this case, 3 heating elements are placed quite easily and conveniently on the equipment surface. Usually manufacturers place them in a triangle. In this case, one of them is the top and most often is located on the right side. It is equipped with a quick heating option for maximum cooking comfort.

Important: if the panel is equipped with 4 rings, then its width can be slightly increased. That is, the equipment is available in 2 versions: 45 cm, 60 cm.

Medium-sized model for the kitchen

Oversized equipment has different sizes. They depend on the number of burners and their location on the hob. The largest dimensions are a spoilage of 116 cm. A hob with such dimensions is manufactured by Smeg. This technique also has the largest weight due to 6 burners located in one line.

On average, large-sized equipment has dimensions of 75-80 cm. In addition, when choosing, you should pay attention to how deep it sinks into the countertop. Usually, this indicator varies between 4-5 cm, but there are models in which this indicator is 8-10 cm. In this case, you need to further think about how to properly integrate the surface so that the bottom of the product is not damaged.

Oversized model

Dimensions of the hob for the kitchen

First of all, pay attention to the size of the kitchen itself. Each room has its own calculation standards for built-in appliances, which will take into account not only the number of people living in the apartment, but also certain parameters for the safe operation of the equipment.

The first thing you should pay attention to is the distance from the edge of the plate to the sink. It should not be less than 60 cm. If this parameter is not observed, then there is a big risk of getting a burn during cutting products. In addition, this distance should not be more than 100 cm, since during the cooking process it will be inconvenient to move between two working areas. The hostess will then feel too tired.

The electric hob should not be installed closer than 30 cm from the wall or other high obstacle in the form of a refrigerator or cabinet. If this parameter is not observed, then it will be inconvenient to place or remove a large pan from the surface, which can cause injury.

Optimal location

Therefore, before you buy your favorite model of electric hob, you must take into account its size and how it fits into the design and space of the kitchen.