Original Gefest plates from the Republic of Belarus

Today, any kitchen is equipped with household appliances that make cooking easier for the hostess, and the stove occupies the main place. The prices for similar imported products are high, so pay attention to the products of the Minsk plant: the Gefest gas stove in terms of functionality and reliability is in no way inferior to foreign counterparts, and in terms of reliability it gives a head start.

It is no secret that many of our compatriots still use old similar products that they purchased back in the days of the USSR - they have been in service for more than 30 years, practically requiring no repair, well, if only to replace the light bulb in the lighting of the oven. To understand what advantages products from the Republic of Belarus have, just read our article.

About the manufacturer

The joint venture JV Brestgazoapparat (hereinafter referred to as BGA) has existed for nearly 67 years, today the products are sold under the Gefest trademark, since several enterprises: BGA, Hephaestus Technique and Hephaestus-Quartz merged into a single limited liability company GEFEST Belarus. Today, the company has more than 200 models, as well as modifications to floor stoves, about 60 oven options, 50 - built-in kitchen units.

During productive activities, more than 30.5 million various modifications of stoves went on sale: gas and gas-electric, stand-alone and built-in options, as well as exhaust systems and air cleaners for them, tabletop stoves. Due to the wide range of each category of Belarusian production, consumers can choose an option acceptable for them.

Models under the brand of Hephaestus have long won a leading position among Russian consumers and in the former CIS countries. The level of quality is no worse than the analogues of imported production: the products of the Minsk plant have a European level certificate of quality for electric stoves. Hephaestus products are marked with an international quality certificate according to the system of international standards ISO-2000, ISO-9001.

Features

The range of GEFEST products relates mainly to the economy class and is designed for a wide population, but has a number of advantages:

1. Multifunctionality. Each model has its own individual capabilities, but most of them are equipped with an oven and grill, as well as electric ignition, convection and lighting.
2. A wide range implies the presence of household appliances, the characteristics of which differ significantly. For example, the volume of the oven varies from 42 to 50 liters, the dimensions can be standard 600x600 mm or narrower, a two-burner stove with a small oven is produced for small apartments. Even outdoor enthusiasts are not forgotten - a special tourist model Hephaestus with an original case.
3. Safe operation - almost all models are equipped with a gas control system, which turns off the supply of blue fuel when the flame breaks, but only for a burner in the oven with a grill.
4. Pricing is democratic. The cost of budget models starts from 8 thousand rubles, while they have the same functions and high durability as more expensive products.

Gas stove Hephaestus with an electric oven or gas oven in its technical parameters is no different from foreign analogues, but in terms of price-quality ratio, durability, ease of use and simple maintenance, it has no competitors.

Positive and negative qualities

Judging by the reviews of real users, Belarusian plates have mostly positive, sometimes even laudatory reviews:

1. In the first place, of course, is the price, which differs significantly from other models, but there are some nuances: in many stores, products under the brand of Hephaestus have different prices. For example, the Polyus store, the city of Moscow, implements the 3200-06 model at a price of 10.5 thousand rubles, and in the Comp.You store - already 13.5 thousand rubles, the difference is 3 thousand within the same city. Therefore, those users who are touching on their budget should first find an option with a more affordable price.
2. Small width. The standard is 60 cm, but there are many models with a minimum size of 50 cm that fit perfectly in the kitchens of small-sized city apartments - this is a clear advantage.
3. The grid above the burners - as a rule, it is made in the budget version of metal, and not of cast iron, but, despite the fact that it weighs less, it does not slip on the hob and does not bend under the weight of the pots, as is the case with Chinese counterparts.
4. The Republic of Belarus, as a country producing gas stoves of the GEFEST brand, made sure that all regions of Russia were covered by service centers. Therefore, users will not have any problems with accessories in case of repair.

Among the shortcomings, consumers note that on some models there is no:

• a thermometer in the oven;
• backlight inside the oven.

The large color gamut of the models is replete with such fairly easily soiled coatings, such as gray, black or metallic - even water droplets are immediately noticeable on them, so the stove requires constant care, but the rest of the external design solutions do not cause complaints.

How to choose

If you correctly choose the model you need, then a unique assistant will appear in the kitchen, which will quickly and efficiently prepare food for the whole family, controlling and changing the temperature regime as desired. Hephaestus products - gas or electric, simple and unpretentious in everyday life, the device of the stove is identical to its class.

For the right choice of stove you need to know some subtleties.

Dimensions

These sizes are selected according to the room of the kitchen: the standard height of the plates is 850 mm, the depth and width varies from 500 to 600 mm, the hob comes in the following parameters:

• 500x500 mm;
• 500x600 mm;
• 600x600 mm.

Such sizes fit perfectly into any interior of the kitchen space.

Hob design

These surfaces are made of high quality heat-resistant steel, but modern progress allows us to make them from other components:

1. The standard is the usual enamel panels in white or brown.
2. Stainless steel, brushed or polished, looks stylish and spectacular, quite durable and durable.
3. The innovation, which appeared relatively recently, is glass ceramics of dark tones, only elite ones are produced in white.

 

Burner size and number

This is at the discretion of the hostess - it all depends on the number of eaters and the regularity of cooking. The standard is 1 small, 1 large and 2 are the same, huge models with 6 rings are produced for a large family, for a family of two people there is a stove for 2 rings, and a table will fit the cottage.

Oven selection

Here is already to your taste - some housewives buy a gas model, but without an oven, and separately purchase an electric oven. The standard option offers an oven with temperature variations and a grill, which almost completely simulates the preparation of meat on a fire, and also saves electricity, unlike the electric version.

The gas-control system monitors steady burning, and electric ignition facilitates the inclusion of a burner for the user. The door is equipped with double or triple heat-resistant glass, therefore, burn injuries are excluded.

Choosing the best option among the abundance of models is quite difficult, but if you study the description and main characteristics of the model on the Internet in advance, consult with friends who have updated the stove for a long time, then this will greatly facilitate the task. Specialists in the repair of gas equipment are advised to buy gas stoves Gefest, production - the Republic of Belarus, because they are rare guests in service repair centers.

The best models

for tourists

Gefest-Tourist

A unique tourist model at a price of 1.0 thousand rubles, a power of 1.05 kW, an enamel coating, it works on liquefied gas methane or propane, a pressure of 30 mbar, dimensions 170x195x95 mm. Mechanical control, rotary regulator, over a burner a figured lattice from strong steel, weight 1 kg.

No doubt - the product is very necessary, many say, they say, why is it, everything can be cooked at the stake. But if the weather is protracted, then with such a baby the food is cooked very quickly, because it is no different from the standard burner on the stove at home. Gas consumption is economical: you will have enough 6 times to cook a compact can, so you are insured against the whim of the weather.

gas stoves

GEFEST 6100-03 0001

The average cost is 17.9 thousand ₽, dimensions 600x600x850 mm, weight 44.5 kg, automatic ignition of the hob, as well as an oven with a volume of 52 liters, there is a display, clock, timer, grill with a skewer. Mechanical control - rotary switches.

Pros: modern design, excellent functionality, gas control, cast iron grill, you need to get used to electric ignition: when turning, the switch knob must be drowned, hold for a few seconds. The oven works perfectly, the grill is just a miracle, a golden brown and everything else, but there is no thermometer.

GEFEST 3200-08

The model is sold at an average price of 9.06 thousand rubles, the total power is 7.25 (1-3.05, 2x1.75, 1-0.7) kW, dimensions 500x570x850 mm, weight 38 kg, oven - gas, volume 42 l, no convection and lighting.

Excellent price-quality ratio, nice design, burners are arranged according to the classical pattern, the oven has a rather accurate thermometer - very convenient, high-quality coating of the hob and the inside of the oven, gas control everywhere, excellent thermal insulation of the door. There are no comments.

GEFEST 5100-04

The average cost is 18.7 thousand ₽, the gas oven is 52 l volume, the electric ignition of the burners and burner is automatic, it acts when the gas supply is turned on by the rotary regulator, dimensions 500x585x850 mm, weight 38.5 kg, grill with a spit in the kit plus lighting .

Excellent equipment, high-quality assembly, an oven timer, excellent coating - convenient, quick to clean, cast-iron grill. Gas control, a drawer for metal pans, quite roomy. The sound of the timer is quiet.

hobs

GEFEST 900 K17

This model, priced at 3,150 rubles, looks similar to an ordinary table tile, only of a large size, the number of burners in it is standard - 4 pcs. 1.7 kW each, dimensions 500x520x127 mm, weight 6.2 kg. Working panel - enamel, 24 months warranty.

An excellent purchase for a summer residence - easy to operate and maintain, solidly made, well-equipped: hose with clamps, nozzles for the main connection and for LPG, plugs. Considered ergonomics, given the price, this is the best offer, for a year and a half of operation, negative qualities were not found.

GEFEST 700-02

The average cost is 1 700 ₽, dimensions 500x374x110 mm, weight 3.7 kg, 2 burners, gas pressure 30 mbar, durable grill, legs for leveling. Durable enamel coating on the working panel.

Great offer for a family of senior citizens. It can be used in the country for bottled gas, but it implies a connection to the main gas pipeline, even jets are included. Price-quality is above all praise, 2 l of water boils in 10-11 minutes. There are no comments.

GEFEST 900

The average price in stores is 3.4 thousand rubles, for 4 burners, white, dimensions 500x520x127 mm, weight 6.2 kg - excellent for transportation to any installation location. Powered by main and liquefied gas, durable enamel makes cleaning easy.

Simple maintenance, convenient use, the tile is firmly made - a miracle of some kind, like in the days of the USSR. A familiar commandant in a student dormitory said that they put the same tile in the kitchen: despite the barbaric attitude of some residents, it steadily endures all hardships, works like a Swiss watch.

electric cookers

GEFEST 6140-02 0001

The average price is 17.3 thousand rubles, the sound timer for the oven with a volume of 52 liters (two independent), dimensions 600x600x850 mm, 47.8 kg, a reinforced type grill with convection, a spit in the kit, there is a backlight. The total power of the hob is 7.7 kW, in the oven - 5.2 (top heater 0.8, bottom and grill 1.2, ring - 2.0) kW.

The stove is of excellent quality, pleased with the non-marking brown color. A special surprise is the oven in two sections, you can bake meat and bake pies at the same time, because the smells do not mix. Or frying a bird on a turbo grill and baking meat in a sleeve is a double benefit. Each burner can be changed in case of burnout, and not the entire panel.

GEFEST 6560-03 0001

In Moscow, this model can be purchased at a price of 28.3 thousand ₽, dimensions 600x600x850 mm, weight 48 kg, 2 years warranty, hob -

glass ceramics, power 7.8 kW. Oven 52 l, has a grill, convection, timer and skewer.

The original design, advanced functional features, there are several modes of the oven plus a grill and skewer for barbecue. On the hob, two burners with extension - very convenient. The oven heats up quickly and bakes everything well. No complaints.

GEFEST 6140-01

The average cost is 13.07 thousand rubles, mechanical rotary switches, standard sizes, weight 39.8 kg. Oven 52 l, two sections, you can cook two different dishes, in the presence of a grill, lighting. A plate of classic design that supports intuitive operation, complements any kitchen interior.

Great design, nice and non-marking color. The quality of cooking in the oven is above all praise; the set includes a grid, two baking sheets. The hob has a flap 130 mm high to protect the wall from splashes.

combined

GEFEST 6502-03 0044

The brightest model in the collection of the Minsk factory at an average price of 22.3 thousand ₽, hob - gas, electric oven for 65 l, multifunctional, 8 modes of operation, timer, grill with a rotisserie, built-in clock on the display, standard sizes, weight 49 , 7. Hob and facade - tempered tinted glass. 4 rings with a total capacity of 7.6 (2x1.75, 1-1.0, 1-3-3) kW.

The design is excellent, the stove looks stylish and expensive, all surfaces are easy to clean.An electric oven is a miracle of technology; you can cook small sausages and a milk pig. The pastries are great, and the smell of the whole house. Electric ignition and gas control are usability and reliable safety. Pleased with double lights in the oven.

GEFEST 6102-03

The average cost is 19.4 thousand rubles, the oven for 52 l is electric, grill and spit in addition, convection, the hob has automatic ignition, dimensions standard, weight 43.5 kg. There is a timer for the oven.

Pretty reliable household appliances, everything works exclusively, you need to get used to auto-ignition: when you turn it on, press it all the way and hold it until the fifth click (a kind of protection against child intervention). A strong grill, and the whole structure is made reliably, the oven is disassembled for washing. Hephaestus products are always on top.

findings

The products of the Minsk plant have always been in high demand, because these models were uniquely reliable and could work without repair for up to 30 years or more. The build quality is quite high, the functionality is not inferior to foreign counterparts, and the price is very democratic.

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Type of electric ignition	auto	-	auto	-	-	-	-	-	-	auto	auto
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