A roaster oven is a device that performs the functions of a microwave and oven, but at the same time has small dimensions and takes up little space in the kitchen. With its help, you can heat cooked food, bake dough products, cook hot sandwiches, thaw meat and fish. Roster will solve the problem of making breakfast, doing it in a short time and freeing up time for your own affairs.
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general description
The roaster is a compact household appliance that looks like an oven. It is small in size, so it easily fits into the interior of even a small kitchen. The inside of the roaster resembles a toaster: there are special grills on which dishes and products for cooking are placed.
Inside the roasters are made of heat-resistant ceramics or stainless steel and have a non-stick coating. Different models of roasters have different volumes.
The body of the device can have different shapes: square, rectangular, truncated pyramids.
The roaster is equipped with heating elements, which, receiving power from the mains, heat the products and turn them into mouth-watering dishes. The device has from 1 to 4 such elements (heating elements).
Most often, roasters are equipped with two heating devices - upper and lower.
This electrical appliance has the following functions:
- thawing food;
- uniform heating of dishes and products;
- the ability to cook a number of dishes;
- making grilled dishes with a delicious crust.
In the roaster you can cook the following:
- fried eggs and omelets;
- hot open and closed sandwiches;
- different pastries (pies, pies, pizza, muffins);
- casseroles;
- fried and baked dishes of meat, fish, poultry;
- julienne;
- Baked vegetables
- lasagna.
Due to the large number of functions, the compact roaster is able to replace such devices as a toaster, oven, microwave, bread machine and sandwich maker.
In order for the roster to function correctly and for a long time, it is necessary to properly care for it. After each use, it should be cleaned of dirt and grease, since their accumulation contributes to the appearance of an unpleasant odor during operation.
Principle of operation
The roaster works on the principle of an oven. Inside the device there are heating elements that provide cooking products.
Most roaster models have a removable metal grill. They put food on it.
Also in the devices there is a timer that allows you to maintain the temperature of the heated dishes or products for some time.
Roasters have different power. It all depends on the model. So, appliances designed to heat up cooked food have a power in the range of 650-800 watts. For cooking meat, vegetables, as well as for baking, you need to purchase a device with a capacity of about 2000 watts.
Construction and equipment
The roster is a device whose body is made of metal. Inside there are heating elements. The device has a transparent door.
As additional elements that the device is equipped with, can be:
- a timer to control the duration of the preparation of the dish or set the time period during which the food should be cooked;
- touch screen to control the device;
- heater switches;
- fans for uniform convection;
- molds and trays for baking and dishes;
- removable metal grills for sandwiches, toasts, potatoes;
- a tray for collecting fat and juice generated during cooking;
- skewers for grilling.
Miniature ovens can have different volumes.It is necessary to select a model, focusing on the needs of the family:
- small roasters with a volume of 5-6 liters are suitable for making toasts and hot sandwiches. Also, they can cook two servings of fish or meat;
- devices with an average volume (14-20 l) are suitable for cooking various dishes. Models with such a volume are suitable for a family of 3-4 people;
- roasters up to 35 l and more. Such devices have all the necessary functions and are able to completely replace a bulky oven.
The availability of functions depends on the size and power of the device.
The inner walls of the appliance are enameled or made of bioceramics or stainless steel. The most preferred material is ceramics, as it is environmentally friendly and unpretentious in maintenance. At the same time, bioceramics is characterized by increased fragility.
Control
Management of the roster is not difficult: just turn the switch on the indicators of the required temperature and mode. After that, you need to press the power button.
In the process of cooking, you can observe the dish, as the backlight turns on inside.
Functionality and operating modes
The functionality of the device for heating food and preparing various dishes depends on the specific model and class of the device.
The roster can be equipped with the following functions:
- automatic shutdown of the device;
- touch control;
- sound and light indication of cooking modes, as well as notification of the beginning and end of the process;
- work time setting;
- regulation of heating temperature;
- defrost mode;
- heating mode;
- convection mode;
- oven mode;
- bread machine mode.
Additional useful functions of the roster, which are in more expensive models, include the following:
- energy saving;
- thermal insulation of the case;
- self-cleaning.
The roaster oven is a multifunctional device that allows you to cook various dishes with a delicious crust. It has compact dimensions, which allows you to place it in the kitchen without sacrificing space, the mini-oven is easy to carry and move.
Which is better - microwave or roaster?
The difference between a microwave oven and a roaster is in functionality: only microwave ovens and expensive mini-oven models are fully comparable by this criterion.
An important criterion for the difference between the two devices mentioned is the heating principle. In a roaster, heating occurs by radiation and heat transfer between the heated object and the thermocouple.
In a microwave oven, heat is transferred through the generation of high-frequency magnetic radiation.
Rating of the best models
The roster rating of 2019 is presented by the models described below.
Smile TKO 2403
- Power, W: 800
- Chamber Volume: 8 L
- Management: mechanical
- Chamber coating: stainless steel
- Number of cooking modes: 4
- Additional functions and features: automatic shutdown, timer up to 15 minutes, upper and lower heating
- the presence of a handle with protection against heat;
- compactness;
- low price;
- high-quality performance of functions by the device.
- short cord;
- lack of camera backlight;
- lack of convection and grill;
- lack of indicators.
Model Smile TKO 2403 is a simple and inexpensive roaster oven with which you can cook toast and hot sandwiches for breakfast.
Simfer M 4559
- Power, W: 1300
- Chamber Volume: 45 L
- Management: mechanical
- Chamber coating: stainless steel
- Number of cooking modes: 6
- Additional functions and features: automatic shutdown, grill and convection functions, timer, the presence of additional lattices and baking sheets
- even heat during cooking;
- easy care;
- good equipment;
- multifunctionality;
- convenient switches;
- the possibility of comfortable placement on a table or in a niche thanks to the dimensions;
- ease of use.
- not found
Steba KB 23
- Power, W: 1400
- Chamber Volume: 23 L
- Management: mechanical
- Chamber coating: stainless steel
- Number of cooking modes: 5
- Additional functions and features: automatic shutdown, camera backlight, analog temperature control
- good equipment (grill, skewer, handle for removing a hot pan, pan, pan for crumbs);
- non-stick coating of the chamber;
- the presence of lighting;
- double glass;
- the presence of grill and convection.
- the small size of the pan, due to which the collecting fat is poured out.
Ariete 970
- Power, W: 1000
- Chamber Volume: 10 L
- Management: mechanical
- Chamber coating: stainless steel
- Number of cooking modes: 3
- Additional functions and features: grill, timer (for 30 minutes)
- affordable price;
- combination of price and quality;
- ease of care;
- stylish design;
- operational safety;
- compactness.
- not found
Supra MTS-1001
- Power, W: 800
- Chamber Volume: 10 L
- Management: mechanical
- Chamber coating: stainless steel
- Number of cooking modes: 3
- Additional functions and features: grill, timer (for 30 minutes)
- compactness;
- affordable price;
- the ability to cook not only hot sandwiches, but also meat, vegetables;
- simplicity in management;
- the presence of a timer;
- high-quality baking;
- stylish design;
- the bottom of the appliance does not heat up during cooking.
- small volume;
- strong burning smell on first use;
- lack of a handle for removing the pan from the oven;
- short cord for connecting the device to the mains;
- error in degrees.
The roaster oven is a compact appliance that has the functions of a microwave and oven. With it, you can cook both simple hot sandwiches and fry meat, poultry, make casseroles and bake pizza. The appliance is perfect for small kitchens, in which there is no way to place a full oven.
