How to choose embedded appliances. We study the characteristics and choose the best set of built-in appliances for the kitchen. Which technique is better to choose

Built-in kitchen appliances are a clear trend of our time. The main advantage of "built-in" is the ability for the user to create exactly the kitchen that he wants. Built-in appliances in the kitchen give a wide scope for design fantasies, because kitchen appliances, in fact, “hide” in the furniture profile - they are built in completely or partially (depending on the type, see below). In this material, we will talk about what kind of built-in kitchen appliances are now found - what can be built in the kitchen (the main most relevant appliances in everyday life, excluding washing machine, since it does not apply to kitchen appliances). About what you should pay special attention to when completing the kitchen with built-in appliances.

Built-in ovens

The oven is one of the main kitchen appliances. A good housewife without a good oven is like having no hands. Kitchen stove combines a hob and oven. But in the case of "embedding" these devices in the furniture profile will have to be installed separately. It is not difficult to do this - the instruction manual for any built-in device always contains instructions for installing it (including all the main aspects that are relevant for embedding equipment). In case of self-doubt, it is better to turn to specialists (large network sellers of household appliances always have their own service department).

As with freestanding cookers, built-in ovens are available in standard width (approx. 60 cm), extra wide (approx. 90 cm) or narrow (approx. 45 cm wide). Depth indicators are usually 50-55 cm. The height of a household built-in oven is usually about 55-60 cm, but there are compact models that are about 45 cm high.

A functionally good modern built-in oven may be better than an oven that is part of a freestanding stove. Functionality is various modes heating (including convection heating and “joint” modes with it, grill), the presence of additional “amenities” (for example, skewers), which is mandatory for a high-quality oven. Also, in many modern ovens today there are automatic cooking programs for various products and dishes (cooking algorithms - optimal settings for temperature, time, heating mode) - this is user-friendly. There are combined built-in ovens (a steamer or (and) microwave oven mode can be added to the “oven” modes. Most modern ovens have electronic control with a display (often touch control). It is desirable to have at least one level of installation of a baking sheet with telescopic guides. Mandatory illumination in the working area of ​​​​the oven.Modern oven usually has an internal coating that facilitates cleaning - special enamels.The oven cleaning system can be traditional (for budget models), catalytic (cleaning partially occurs directly in the process of using the oven - cooking food in it), pyrolytic (pollution is simply burned out, turned into ash due to the very high temperature during the activation of the cleaning function). There are also models of ovens with a steam cleaning system (contaminants are softened by steam, in principle, such a “steam bath” can be arranged in any oven). The doors are usually double glazed. But there are models with three and even four glasses - to reduce heat loss and the temperature of the outer surface of the oven. Tangential cooling serves to maintain contact with the built-in oven kitchen furniture(does not allow it to become very hot due to the operating oven) and stable operation of the instrument control system electronics.

Of course, the cost of the oven depends on the functionality and additional accessories, possibilities. However, the cost of any household appliance, of course, depends on other factors too. For example, from brand positioning in the market. Therefore, models of different manufacturers (or different brands, which do not always mean different manufacturers) that are similar in functionality can differ significantly in cost. There are many built-in ovens in stores today, the price range is great. From 6-8 thousand rubles (individual budget models Indesit, Gefest, Candy, Zanussi) to 300-400 thousand rubles (Miele, Gaggenau built-in ovens).

Built-in hobs

Another “part of the stove” is the hob. As well as without an oven, it is difficult to do without it in the kitchen. Built-in hobs are very different: classic gas, gas type"gas on glass", electric (with traditional metal heaters - "pancakes"), electric glass-ceramic, electric glass-ceramic induction, combined. The number of burners (heating zones) can also be different. Most models, of course, with the usual four. But there are built-in models with one heating zone (most often these belong to the “domino” form factor - see below), with two or three, with five, six ... Naturally, the number of heating zones, as a rule, correlates with the dimensions of the device. Standard Width hob with four heating zones - about 60 cm.

Naturally, when buying a hob, you should pay attention to some points (we are talking now, in more, about the classic with four heating zones). Gas hobs must have burners different diameter and power, preferably the presence of burners such as "double crown", "triple crown" - all this for greater variability of dishes used for cooking, for uniform heating of dishes, to speed up cooking processes. It is also worth paying attention to the presence of auto-ignition. It can be fully automatic (the flame is ignited by turning the burner intensity control) or it can be activated by pressing a separate button. The presence of the "Gas-control" function is mandatory - in case of accidental attenuation of the flame, the gas supply is blocked. Grids for dishes above the burners should preferably be cast iron. The gas hobs themselves can be made of enamelled metal (budget models) or stainless steel. There are even completely cast iron ones (Zigmund & Shtain GN 11.61 B, for example). There are also models of the "gas on glass" type - under the burners there is a tempered glass panel, less often a glass-ceramic panel. The cost of four-burner gas hobs in stores is from 3.5 thousand rubles (quite high-quality budget models are of the brands BEKO, Hansa, Zanussi, Hotpoint-Ariston, Candy, Gefest, Indesit). The upper price limit is about 80 thousand rubles (Restart models).

Electric built-in hobs. The most popular now models with a glass-ceramic hob. including with induction heating. Such hobs usually have touch electronic controls, often have a display and (and) light indication of the activity of various functions and modes. The heating zones of the glass-ceramic electric built-in hob should be of different power and different diameters - to ensure the variability in the use of dishes. It is good if at least one of the heating zones is with two or three circuits. It is convenient when a heating zone with an oval extension is provided (to cook in a roaster, etc.). It is also desirable to have zones of rapid heating (of the Hi-Light type). In the segment of induction hobs, models where there are no clearly demarcated heating zones are gaining popularity. After all induction surface without dishes, it still does not work on it (heating does not occur), therefore it is possible to create large heating zones on which the user is free to place dishes as he pleases, dishes of different sizes, different formats - this often greatly simplifies the cooking process. A common feature of any modern electric glass-ceramic hob is residual heat sensors and indicators. The latter indicate to the user that the heating zone has not yet completely cooled down and the residual heat can be used, for example, to keep the dish warm, they warn against burns. Also, more expensive models of electric glass-ceramic hobs can have various automatic cycle programs in their arsenal that simplify cooking. For example, “auto-boiling” (controlling liquid boiling), recognition of the presence and size of dishes, the “Short-term pause” function (to leave for a while, and return to continue cooking in the same mode), etc. A timer is also useful. It can be with or without turning off the heating zone (then only sound signal). It is convenient when the timer can work in both modes. The cost of induction glass-ceramic hobs with four heating zones starts from 9 thousand rubles (Hansa, Indesit, BEKO). Induction models, where you can combine heating zones into one or, for example, make two zones, will cost more - from 16 thousand rubles (for example, Hansa BHI68303). The cost of "ordinary" glass-ceramic electric hobs - from 6-7 thousand rubles. rubles (Hotpoint-Ariston, Hansa, Zanussi, Nardi, BEKO). The cost of built-in electric hobs with pancake heaters is from 3.5 thousand rubles (Hansa, Gefest, Hotpoint-Ariston).

Built-in kits

The set of built-in kitchen appliances includes an oven and a hob. Most often, both devices use the same heating source (either gas or electricity, but there are exceptions). A feature of the kits is the components that are dependent on each other. Usually the controls for both the oven and the hob are located on the oven control panel. On the one hand, this approach is convenient - all controls are in one place. In addition, this reduces the overall cost of the kit - it is usually cheaper than buying separate (independent) devices with similar functionality. But there is also a minus here - if one of the devices of the kit fails, it may happen that the other one will be unavailable in the context of use (for example, if the control system “flies”, then most likely neither the oven will work, nor the hob). However, of course, it is not at all a fact that something will definitely fail. The cost of such built-in kits is different, depending on the type and functionality of the devices included in the kit. It starts from about 14 thousand rubles (for example, Hansa BCCI 62005030). The main brands under which classic built-in sets are produced (with a dependent hob): Hansa, Kaiser, BEKO, Neff (more expensive versions).

Built-in refrigerators

The king of the kitchen is the refrigerator. It can also be built into kitchen furniture. Moreover, you can embed a refrigerator of various form factors. If you want - build in one of the popular two-chamber ones, with a freezer from below, if you want - a small single-chamber one. You can build in both a Side-by-side form factor refrigerator and a French door form factor refrigerator - various models there are many in stores. Functionally, built-in refrigerators are not much different from freestanding ones - all the same modern technologies, contributing to long-term and high-quality storage of products, as well as simplifying the operation of the refrigerator, can also be found in built-in models. This is both cooling and freezing without frost in the working chambers - No Frost. And different freshness zones for products. Chilled air circulation systems for its uniform distribution inside the refrigerator. Functions of supercooling and superfreezing, the "Vacation" mode (only the freezer compartment is fully functional), the possibility of separate temperature control in the compartments of the refrigerator ... In general, as already noted, all technologies found in stand-alone models are available in built-in refrigerators - their specific set depends from the model. Built-in refrigerators, depending on the form factor, can be under the countertop, in a special cabinet, you can decorate with panels designed for this - to match the color of the kitchen. There are, however, models in which the doors seem to remain outside - they are not closed by any panels.

The cost of built-in refrigerators is usually slightly higher than the cost of freestanding ones (in general, a higher price is relevant for all built-in appliances). It starts now with 11.5 thousand rubles. For this money, the user, for example, can purchase a small, 81.5 cm high, single-chamber Electrolux ERN 1200 FOW, which can be built under the countertop (the volume of the refrigerator is 97 liters, the freezer is 17). The average cost of a high-quality two-chamber built-in refrigerator with a bottom freezer, 170-194 cm high (built-in models are rare above) is about 25 thousand rubles. There are many brands: Bosch, Electrolux, Hotpoint-Ariston, Gorenje, Whirlpool, Liebherr ... The most affordable “refrigeration unit” of the Atlant brands (for example, the XM 4007-000 model) Hansa (BK313.3), BEKO(CBI 7771), Indesit(CB 31AA). When buying a built-in refrigerator, it is especially important to determine in advance the installation site and prepare it. Note that in terms of capacity (in terms of volume, “displacement”) built-in refrigerators, due to the fact that they are built-in, are always somewhat smaller than stand-alone ones.

The Russians are slowly evaluating the advantages of having a dishwasher in the kitchen - the share of their penetration into the life of their compatriots is increasing. Now a dishwasher is not necessary at all expensive pleasure. There are many budget models in stores that provide excellent indicators of cleanliness of dishes. In the context of embedding in kitchen furniture, two types of dishwashers are distinguished. There are fully built-in models, with the so-called closed control panel - when all controls are concentrated "on the edge" of the door and are available only when the door is open. There are also models that have a frontal control panel - it “looks” at the user, the door is here and is not completely closed by a decorative panel.

It should also be noted that built-in dishwashers, like stand-alone ones, are divided into full-size (width - about 60 cm, height - about 85 cm), narrow (width - 45-50 cm, height - about 85 cm) and compact (height - about 45 cm, width - 50-55 cm). The latter can be built into the kitchen cabinet, instead of a microwave oven. The capacity of compact built-in models is 5-6 sets of dishes, narrow ones - 9-10, the capacity of full-size ones can reach up to 15-16 sets of dishes. The set of dishes, in accordance with international standards in this field, includes: a flat plate, a deep plate, a dessert plate, a cup with a saucer, a glass, a knife, a fork, a tablespoon, a teaspoon, a dessert spoon. Please note that pots, pans, baking sheets, other kitchen utensils are not taken into account in this context.

As is the case with refrigerators, and, in fact, with any kitchen appliances, built-in dishwashers do not functionally differ much from freestanding models. The same washing programs are available (their number depends on the model), the same additional options(for example, automatic detection of the type of detergent or a delay start timer). The features of built-in "dishwashers" (in this case, fully built-in) include technologies such as "beam on the floor". The point is that while the machine is running, a color indication is projected onto the floor, when the washing cycle is completed, the indication turns off. In some models (for example, the Siemens brand), this technology has been improved - the time remaining until the end of the washing cycle is projected onto the floor next to the machine. In general, as already mentioned, the functionality and performance of built-in "dishwashers" are not much different from those of stand-alone models.

The cost of built-in dishwashers. The prices of the most affordable (budget) full-size models start at about 11-11.5 thousand rubles. Among the relatively inexpensive fully built-in "dishwashers" are models of the brands BEKO (for example, DIN 1531 model), Zanussi (ZDT 12002 FA), Hansa (ZIM 614 H), Indesit (DIF 14), and some others. Budget built-in full-size models with an open control panel cost in stores from 12 thousand rubles (relative to inexpensive models there are brands Electrolux, Simfer, Bomann, Hansa. Prices for a narrow installation start at 8.5 thousand rubles (BEKO DIS 1520). For compact fully built-in models - from 11 thousand rubles (Flavia CI 55 HAVANA). Compact built-in models with an open control panel will cost more - from 20 thousand rubles (Bosch SKE 53M15).

Built-in microwave ovens

Built-in "microwaves" also exist. This kitchen appliance, which has become indispensable, can also be “hidden” in kitchen furniture without any problems. As is the case with most other kitchen appliances, the functionality of built-in microwave ovens is not much different from the functionality of freestanding ones. "Installation" is also divided into solo models (only microwaves), models with a grill and multifunctional (with convection heating and various combined heating modes). The door and control panel of a built-in microwave oven usually remain in plain sight - not “hidden in furniture (you can, of course, completely hide the oven in a cabinet, but this, in our opinion, is not very convenient in the context of ease of use, plus we must not forget about compliance technical standards to ensure proper, trouble-free and safe operation of the instrument). The volume of the working chamber for most built-in "microwaves" is 20-25 liters. The width of the stoves is 50-60 cm. The height is 32-40 cm. But there are also more spacious models, large sizes. Just as in the case of freestanding microwave ovens, built-in control can be completely electronic (buttons, sensors, display) or electromechanical (rotary switches familiar to most users - regulators of the time and operating modes of the oven).

The cost of "microwave-integration" depends, as in the "separate case" on the functionality of the model. The most affordable built-in solo models. For example, a twenty-liter Indesit MWI 121.1 X will cost about 5.5 thousand rubles - one of the most affordable built-in microwave ovens on the market today. However, having paid only about a thousand rubles, you can also get a twenty-liter built-in microwave oven, but with a grill - Hansa AMM20BIMH. The most affordable option in the context of the cost in the segment of multifunctional built-in "microwaves" is a thirty-liter microwave oven with convection and a BEKO MWB 3010 EX grill (it will cost about 12 thousand rubles).

Built-in steamers

In the past few years, the segment of built-in steamers has expanded significantly. Apparently, thanks to the ongoing fashion for healthy lifestyle life. A built-in steamer is clearly more convenient to use than the usual traditional freestanding “whatnot”. Built-in steamer gives the user much more culinary options, while it simplifies the process of cooking. Here, for example, you can adjust the cooking temperature - set it to the nearest degree. As a rule, a modern built-in steamer has many automatic modes for cooking and defrosting food. The working chamber of the built-in steamer is most often made of stainless steel. Built-in steamers have a tank for water and for collecting condensate. Many built-in steamers can be directly connected to the water supply (but, of course, you should only do this if you are sure of the quality of the water entering your apartment). Most built-in steamers have auto-cleaning programs, water quality control, and multi-stage security systems. In general, the built-in steamer is a different, higher level of cooking delicious and healthy food. The cost of built-in steamers starts at about 20 thousand rubles (compared to "ordinary" steamers, these are, of course, very expensive devices) - this is how much the Hotpoint-Ariston SO 100 built-in steamer will cost. Siemens HB 25D5L2 built-in steamer costs about 22 thousand .rubles

Built-in coffee machines

In this product segment, you should not expect budget options. A good automatic coffee machine that can make several types of coffee is, in principle, not a cheap pleasure. The possibility of embedding only increases the cost of models. In principle, there are not so many built-in automatic coffee machines on the market, and their prices start at about 38 thousand rubles. The functionality is the same as that of the separate "sisters". A quality coffee machine, whether built-in or freestanding, should be able to prepare espresso, preferably also ristretto, regular coffee, cappuccino and latte coffee. Plus possibly hot milk (frothed or non-frothed), serving hot water. Also, in a high-quality modern coffee machine, it is desirable to be able to regulate the strength of the prepared drinks, it’s good if there is still coffee temperature, the amount of the finished drink in the cup. The presence of automatic diagnostics is mandatory - the machine must prompt the user (by displaying information on the display) the need to top up clean water into the appropriate tank, the need to empty the container with “used” coffee, the need to add milk to the appropriate container, and so on. Self-cleaning programs are also needed in an automatic coffee machine. The most affordable built-in automatic coffee machines today: Miele CVA 3650 (in the official online store of the manufacturer costs 36.3 thousand rubles), Hotpoint-Ariston MCK 103 X / HA (about 40 thousand rubles), Siemens TK 76K573 (about 47 thousand rubles).

Built-in domino form factor

In the previous segments of the text, we talked about the main kitchen appliances that can be built into kitchen furniture. However, the material on the kitchen "insert" would be incomplete without information about the technique, called "domino". Kitchen appliances of the Domino form factor are modular built-in appliances, which, as a rule, have standard dimensions (depth - about 50 cm, width - about 30). Each built-in module in kitchen furniture (most often in a countertop) has such dimensions, which can be a two- or one-burner hob, deep fryer, double boilers, or anything else needed in the kitchen. From these modules, the user can assemble the configuration of kitchen appliances he needs. Moreover, if the user wants, he can someday replace one module with another - after all, the dimensions of the modules are often the same, but the functionality (device type) may be different (of course, the possibility of replacing devices should always be considered in each specific case). You can simply swap the modules - if it is more convenient for the user. All this is reminiscent of game manipulations with dominoes - hence the name of this type of kitchen appliances.

Various two- and one-burner hobs (gas, traditional electric, electric glass-ceramic, electric induction), electric grill modules (with lava stones), deep fryers (as well as combined grill fryers, with the possibility of replacing the box with stones on a container with oil) double boilers, modules for cooking according to the principle of "Teppan Yaki", WOK. There are even modules-hoods. Different prices. For example, hobs are quite inexpensive (from 3-5 thousand rubles for gas or traditional electric ones). There is also inexpensive induction. Built-in domino-type electric grills with lava stones are available for 5-6 thousand rubles (the most affordable, for example, Hotpoint-Ariston DZ B IX). A fryer will also cost at least 5-6 thousand rubles (Fagor MF-FRI). Steamers, WOK panels, hoods are significantly more expensive. The main "affordable" manufacturers of domino-type modules are: Hotpoint-Ariston, Bosch, Ardo, Candy, Hansa. Premium models can be found under the brands Miele, Neff, Gaggenau, AEG.

Built-in kitchen appliances, which we talked about in this material, allow you to create a kitchen design that will appeal to you. We draw your attention to the fact that when creating a kitchen project, it is necessary to carefully approach the selection of built-in appliances in order to equip the kitchen with exactly the appliances that you will need. Otherwise, after the kitchen is ready, it can be quite difficult to change something (especially if any special design concept is created, for example, for a small kitchen).

And in our section "Kitchen Appliances" on the site, we are always happy to introduce you to various kitchen appliances in more detail. Stay tuned for news, reviews and tips on how to choose one or another technique for your kitchen.

Kirill Sysoev

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Content

Without a doubt, we can say that the dream of every modern housewife is high-quality appliances built into the kitchen. It can be a dishwasher, washing machine, oven and even a coffee maker. Before you go to the home appliance store, you should figure out which built-in kitchen appliances are best.

Built-in kitchen appliances

Retailers assure that sales of high-tech appliances that are built into furniture are shown today rapid growth. A decade ago, such pleasure was extremely expensive, but the development of consumer lending and the rapidly expanding range of models from manufacturers of devices contributed to their appearance in the kitchens of a quarter of all Russians. There are several types of built-in kitchen appliances.

Built-in washing machine

Many people are mistaken if they think that the washing machine should only be placed in the bathroom. This is an obvious stereotype, but not unfounded. Not every kitchen has room for such much-needed home appliances. In connection with these facts, built-in washing machines are represented by a small assortment, but devices can be easily bought in online stores or large chain stores.

The functionality of washers sewn into furniture is exactly the same as that of stand-alone ones (with the exception of models with vertical loading, for obvious reasons). The devices can also boast of increased capacity - from eight to twelve kilograms (for comparison - for full-sized ones, a maximum of 8 kg). In Russian stores, built-in washing machines are represented by such companies: BEKO, Bosh, Whirpool, Elextrolux, Zanussi, etc. For example, one of the available models, BEKO WMI 71241, will cost the new owner about 28 thousand rubles.

Built-in dishwasher

This segment of the household appliances market, on the contrary, prevails as devices sewn into the kitchen set (75-85% of the volume). Built-in dishwashers are of two types:

  1. With closed control - the plate panel is displayed on the edge of the furniture door (accessibility only in the open position).
  2. With open control - the panel is located at the top of the door frontally.

Dishwashers can be compact (height - 50 cm, width - 55-60 cm), narrow (height - up to 1 m, width - 40 cm) or standard-sized (height - 90 cm, width - 60-65 cm). Depending on the size, the devices can accommodate a different number of sets of dishes - comp. - 6-7, narrow. - 8-10, but full size. - up to 15 sets. In stores you can find such manufacturing companies: BEKO, Hansa, Indesit, Hotpoint-Ariston, etc. The price for all brands is different, for example, Indesit DIS 1147 is found in stores in the range of 16,000-18,000 rubles.

Oven

The most common type of appliances in the kitchen, which occupies a leading position in sales in the market, are built-in ovens. They are presented in a wide range, in different sizes, with a lot of different functionalities (grill, automatic programs, settings for each individual dish, temperature, time, etc.). In connection with this fact, the price of ovens can start from 12 thousand rubles and reach half a million. For 35-45 thousand rubles, you can find an oven with all the necessary functionality of trusted companies (Zanussi, Indesit).

hob

Built-in hobs deserve a separate topic for analysis, which can be either gas (standard or gas on glass) or electric (induction glass-ceramic or classic cast-iron heaters), and less often combined. The width of such devices is often of an international standard - 60 cm, but there are exceptions (elongated versions of 75 or 90 cm). Prices for hobs for the kitchen range from 67 thousand rubles to 150, depending on the type of heat supply, the manufacturer and the materials of manufacture.

coffee machine

Coffee lovers will definitely like such a device, but this technique is not cheap. Siemens, Smeg, Miele are the leading manufacturers of built-in coffee machines. Some models of the listed brands can prepare coffee either from natural beans or from capsules, and the functionality is also different: adjusting the strength, temperature, quantity, the ability to select different types of hot drink, the presence of self-diagnostics of the device (indication of the emptyness of the water / milk tank, container with waste compressed material, etc.).

Sets of built-in appliances for the kitchen

Sometimes devices mounted in kitchen furniture are sold in whole sets. The most popular option is the oven and hob. The main feature is the dependence of the constituent devices on each other. For example, the controls for the oven and burners can be located on the same panel - this is very convenient. The biggest plus of sets of built-in appliances for the kitchen is that the price is significantly lower than if everything was bought separately. Minus - if any of the combined devices breaks down (for example, a temperature indicator), it is highly likely that you will have to change everything together.

Rating of built-in kitchen appliances by brand

Due to the abundance of brands and models, it is not easy to determine the best built-in appliances for the kitchen. Separately taken components of this or that manufacturing company are preferred by many people. A lot depends not only on the quality of the parts, but also on the ease of use, the visual component and a number of other criteria.

Consumers highly appreciate the equipment of the German company Miele, but it is also the most expensive. The second place in the rating is occupied by Smeg devices, but they do not differ in low cost either. In a favorable price-quality ratio, buyers single out such companies as Hansa, Zanussi, Indesit. Simpler and cheaper models are found at Bosh and BEKO. By the way, the market is filled not only large equipment, you can buy many different devices:

  • wine cabinets;
  • microwaves;
  • hoods;
  • sinks;
  • freezers;
  • steamers and more.

How to choose built-in kitchen appliances

Several parameters, thanks to which it will be possible to choose the right equipment for the kitchen:

  1. Quality (assembly, materials) - important parameter on which the life of the device will depend.
  2. Ergonomics is a criterion on which ease of use and space saving depend.
  3. Design - depends on the preferences of the buyer.
  4. Stability in operation is a factor that determines the durability of the device.
  5. Price - you can prepare in advance and read several articles and analyzes of the use of embedded technology on the Internet before going to the store.

The price of built-in appliances for the kitchen

The cost of a particular technique depends directly on the manufacturer - its popularity and build quality. It is necessary to consider the price gap not for individual models of a particular device, but in general (considering the leading firms leading the market for electrical appliances for the kitchen). It should be noted that the cost is constantly changing due to the constant updating of the range or the economic situation.

When deciding which home appliances to choose for the kitchen - built-in or independent, we are all guided by many arguments in favor of one or the other. For me, integral design and functionality were important, and someone will look for cheaper options, for the installation of which you do not have to redo the entire kitchen, from furniture to electrical wiring and plumbing.

In any case, before making a final choice, you need to analyze the pros and cons of all options, which we will now do.

Main differences

First of all, built-in and non-built-in appliances differ externally. The first looks more modern, and often does not look at all, as it hides behind furniture facades. In an unfamiliar kitchen of this type, you will have to look for which door is the refrigerator or dishwasher, and where the countertop goes into the hob.

This is the ideal solution for creating interiors in a modern style. But if the kitchen is conceived in the Provence style or stylized as a rustic one, a stove with an oven on legs, a large dome hood and a pot-bellied refrigerator will look more organic on it.

All of these are design issues.

But there are also such factors that influence the choice of household appliances for the kitchen, such as ergonomics, convenience, functionality, the price of the equipment itself and the cost of preparing the premises for its installation.

  • Built-in appliances take up less space. Not much, but less. And for small kitchens, even a few centimeters is a significant space saving;

  • Keeping order in the kitchen with built-in equipment is easier due to the lack of gaps between it and the cabinets, into which something constantly wakes up and spills, dirtying the side surfaces;

  • A set of necessary and useful features the built-in, as a rule, has a more extensive. True, not all options are in demand, but this is another issue that requires close examination;
  • But a higher cost can already be written in another column: with comparable parameters, the same built-in dishwasher or microwave is more expensive than a solo model. In addition, you often have to spend money on a furniture panel for the facade;

  • Finally, before choosing built-in appliances for the kitchen, you need to design the kitchen itself.: plan where and what will be located, find out the dimensions of the installation and the conditions for its connection, supply power to each device, etc. And keep in mind that after completing all these works and ordering furniture, it will be almost impossible to change or swap anything. And in the future, if it is necessary to change equipment, its choice will be limited to the initially specified dimensions.

Another point that often worries a buyer who needs kitchen appliances is which manufacturer to choose? There is no unequivocal answer to this question, but if someone has certain preferences and positive experience in using equipment of a particular brand, then you don’t have to worry: all companies that produce kitchen appliances, have in their assortment both independent devices and those requiring installation.

Feature Comparison

I will briefly go over all the main appliances used in a modern kitchen, comparing the functionality and some other parameters of solo models and built-in.

Stove or oven with hob

These are probably the appliances that are in every kitchen. In any case, before the advent of built-in appliances, the stove was in every family. But now it is possible not only to separate the cooking and oven geographically, not only to use its own power source (gas or electricity) for each device, but also to abandon one of them completely depending on culinary habits.

Most often, an oven is excluded from this kit, but I have a virtual friend who does not have a hob. She cooks in a slow cooker, double boiler and oven. True, for baking pancakes he uses a mobile single-burner stove, which most time lies quietly in the closet.

This autonomous use is already a huge advantage over a combination stove, but there are other advantages regarding functionality: built-in ovens have more of them.

For example:

  • More heating modes;
  • The convection function is more common;
  • Thanks to tangential cooling, the oven does not heat up from the outside and does not heat the walls of the furniture;
  • Telescopic guides for baking sheets in many models make it very easy to manipulate food during cooking;

  • You can choose an oven with a microwave function and the ability to defrost food.

Among other useful options - programming modes for cooking different dishes, timer, backlight, anti-scald laminated front glass, control lock (child lock) and much more.

If we talk about hobs, then here the built-in has an advantage, since you can choose a panel of any shape, with a different number of burners, some of which can be gas, and the other part - electric / induction. There are also grill burners, fryer burners, various other original "bells and whistles" that are not found on stationary stoves.

Of particular interest is the "domino" system, consisting of autonomous modules for various purposes, but the same size, from which you can assemble the kit you need.

Hoods

Perhaps this is the only type of built-in kitchen equipment that is cheaper than "free hanging". True, we are talking only about hoods for hanging cabinets, which, by the way, are also not superfluous.

There are also other models - built into the table at the hob. There are stationary and with a retractable air intake. Here they are significantly more expensive: if hanging can be bought for 3-4 thousand rubles, then the cost of these starts from forty.

If you are interested in which company’s built-in appliances to choose, then you need to keep in mind that hoods are produced not only well-known manufacturers kitchen equipment, but also companies focused only and exclusively on this segment. That is, the choice is much wider.

At the same time, there are no functional differences between the built-in and solo: both in one and in the other line there are devices with both minimum set options, and with the maximum. And if you choose a simple model with mechanical control, then there is nothing special to break in it except for the fan, so there is no point in overpaying for a promoted brand.

Dishwashers

I have already mentioned the price difference - it is quite impressive.

I see no reason to overpay just for the dishwasher to merge with the furniture and become invisible, so in this matter I am for freestanding models.

  • Functionally, they do not differ from built-in ones: they have the same washing modes, the same energy consumption class, capacity, and are protected from leaks;
  • PMM can be installed under the countertop between the floor modules, for this you do not need to “break” the work surface;
  • Their appearance is very cute. In any case, they will not violate the harmony of the kitchen in a modern style. FROM classic interior more difficult - if you want to keep the style, you have to hide behind the facade;

  • In light of the future move, it is also important for me that I can take a free-standing dishwasher with me.

But I would like to say a few words about the manufacturers. I had the opportunity to make sure that the cooler the brand, the more expensive the equipment to maintain and repair. After the warranty period has expired, repairing the PMM will not be much cheaper than buying a new one.

When the heating element burned out at our Boshka, it turned out that it can only be replaced together with the pump, with which they form a single unit. And it does not matter that the pump itself is quite working.

But for Aristons, Indesites, Kandy and other budget brands, the heating element itself is inexpensive, and any handy man can replace it with his own hands.

Refrigerators and freezers

And again "Baba Yaga against".

I don't like built-in refrigerators for three reasons:

  • They have a smaller working volume with equal external dimensions with the usual ones;

  • In case of replacement, you need to try very hard to find a model that fits the furniture module;

  • High price.

As for the functionality, there are no differences here either, which also speaks in favor of stand-alone units. Both here and there there are combined models, separate refrigerators and freezers, side-by-side refrigerators.

But if the kitchen is spacious and there is no need to save space, and the best built-in kitchen appliances will not empty the wallet, then a refrigerator hidden behind furniture facades is a great option.

Other equipment

In addition to the main, necessary in every home, there is also auxiliary equipment for the kitchen.

The presence of which is not necessary, but, depending on the diet in the family, it is necessary.

  • Microwave. Most often used for defrosting food and heating food. Microwave door for both built-in and independent type remains open. But the instruction recommends installing free-standing stoves so that there is free space around them for air circulation, so this small appliance takes up a lot of space.
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  • Coffee machine. Coffee drinkers who can't imagine themselves without a few cups of coffee different varieties during the day, they will appreciate built-in units that can grind grains, prepare latte, cappuccino, espresso, americano and hot milk, which have self-cleaning and self-diagnosis functions.
    Modern free-standing coffee machines can do all this, but they take up a lot of space on the countertop, while the built-in can be placed in a pencil case next to other appliances.

  • Double boiler. Not the most necessary unit for people with traditional eating habits. Occasionally, steam dishes can be cooked in a slow cooker, mantyshnitsa or a desktop electric steamer. But for those who follow a certain diet, built-in appliances will greatly facilitate life, as it is much more functional than any stand-alone model.
    Most of these steamers are equipped with water quality control programs, auto-cleaning, and overheating protection. They can be programmed to cook different dishes. Some models are directly connected to the water supply system. But they cost inhumanely - an average of about 40 thousand rubles.

Embedded technology saves a lot free space in the kitchen and increase the comfort of the hostess. This option is ideal for small areas, as it increases the functionality of the work area and prevents inconvenience and confusion with wires. Spacious kitchen will also look aesthetically pleasing and fashionable along with built-in household appliances. But choosing a built-in technique is not as easy as it seems. The main thing is not to rush and carefully weigh all the pros and cons.

If you are inexperienced in this matter and do not know what kind of embedded equipment to choose and how to choose the right manufacturer, trust the recommendations of experts and advice from this article. The professionals of our kitchen store will help you not to get lost in the choice and will give very valuable advice.

Embedded appliances: pros and cons

Good built-in appliances create the most comfortable and convenient workspace. But its benefits don't end there. Built-in technology has many advantages:

  • saving free space: not every person can allocate a large area for the kitchen, and the ability to build in household appliances allows you to beautifully and conveniently place a refrigerator, microwave, stove in a limited space, while maintaining a sufficient size of the working area;
  • the unity of the set: visually, such a kitchen looks aesthetically pleasing, without sharp transitions and contrasts;
  • maximum ergonomics: now even in a small kitchen you can freely place the necessary equipment, while maintaining the passage and enough space for the working area.

But before you buy a kitchen with built-in appliances, study the cons of this option:

  • high price;
  • difficulties with rearranging furniture in the future;
  • you need to plan the location of the headset in advance, you may have to use the services of a kitchen designer who will create individual project;
  • when replacing parts or the entire built-in appliance, it is often necessary to partially or completely change the furniture.

Types of embedded technology

Today, consumers are practically unlimited when choosing built-in appliances that can be placed in one of the modules, a special column or under the countertop. A properly selected embedding method guarantees an aesthetic, practical, modern kitchen, where it will always be comfortable and cozy.

Hobs

The hob is arranged in the countertop of the kitchen set. If the hostess oven is rarely used, then the hob is used much more often. It can be gas, electric or mixed type. To save energy that is consumed during daily cooking, it is recommended to install gas hobs. They allow you to cook, spending a minimum amount of time.

Electrical panel with high power will heat food no longer than gas. This option is more suitable for people who rarely cook. It is possible to install a combined hob, which has both gas and electric burners.

The traditional type of coating for the hob is enamel. It is affordable and durable. But the enamel is easy to damage and leave chips on the surface. Modern consumers are increasingly choosing stainless steel as the material for the hob, which looks aesthetically pleasing and fits well into any kitchen interior. Of the minuses - difficulties with care: fingerprints and splashed fat remain. You can choose a glass ceramic panel, which has a flat and smooth surface.

Ovens

The oven can be electric or gas. The choice depends on the preferences of the buyers. The classic option for built-in kitchen appliances is a gas oven equipped with heating elements. If the oven is rarely used, it is recommended to install electrical equipment. It allows you to bake products faster, while maintaining high comfort for the hostess. An electric oven is multifunctional and often has several temperature settings for cooking specific foods. The only drawback of such devices is the significant power consumption.

Hoods

The built-in hood can be modular or retractable. Usually it is mounted in one of the cabinets of the upper module. It is convenient to use a retractable hood, which is put forward as needed, and then pushed back. The noise level during the operation of appliances largely depends on the brand, so you need to carefully choose the manufacturer of kitchen appliances.

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Dishwashers and washing machines

Dishwashers and washing machines are also often built into the kitchen. The main principle of choice is to study the reputation of the manufacturer. Well-known large companies, professional firms that specialize specifically in embedded technology, carefully check the quality of the released goods. This dramatically reduces the likelihood of marriage in the batch and allows you to operate the machines for as long as possible without frequent breakdowns and other troubles.

Built-in refrigerators

The built-in refrigerator makes the interior of the kitchen more refined and complete. A kitchen set without unnecessary bulges and elements that go beyond the general contour is fashionable and beautiful. Classic variant- a two-chamber refrigerator where both frozen and fresh products are stored. It can be isolated completely by the kitchen facade, and then it will not differ in color from the main kitchen set, or the outer part will be open and have a display, indicators and a control panel.

coffee machines

A multifunctional built-in coffee machine is a necessary attribute for true connoisseurs of aromatic quality coffee. Such equipment is characterized by automatism and convenience of daily use. To maximize the use of space and not clutter up the work area household appliances, it is recommended to give preference to compact models, all the necessary functions of which are placed on the front panel. Modern models coffee machines are equipped with coffee grinders, which allows you to work with both ground and whole grain coffee.

microwave ovens

To quickly heat up food and cook some dishes, you can use a microwave oven, which is easily mounted in kitchen furniture and saves space. Such household appliances are often used, so they are built in the place where it is convenient for all household members to approach. By reducing the number of gaps, it is possible to increase the life of the device and simplify maintenance. The disadvantage of the built-in microwave oven is its higher cost compared to non-built-in models.

How to choose embedded appliances?
How to choose and buy built-in appliances in St. Petersburg, we will tell in this article. Daily meetings in the kitchen are a ritual of family communication. At breakfast or dinner, less often at lunch, all family members gather at the table. Naturally, they are pleased to see a stylish environment around them, harmonious combination kitchen furniture and household appliances. But the hostess of the house, who spends much more time in the kitchen, in addition to external beauty, also needs the convenience and functionality of the environment. To connect all the preferences of the family will help the creation of a kitchen with built-in appliances.

Ovens
If you decide to buy a built-in oven, then you have many options for its design. Oven doors - because they are always in sight. Ovens are divided into two broad categories: dependent and independent. Dependents are connected to the hob (which must also be classified as dependent), while the “top and bottom” control is carried out using the panel on the oven. This option is suitable for those who are accustomed to standard plates. Please note: the hob and oven connected to each other must be of the same type - gas or electric. Independent ovens are controlled by their own control panel and can be placed where it is convenient for the hostess. According to the European model, ovens are not installed on the floor, but at eye level, so that the hostess does not have to bend over once again. All models are equipped with built-in lighting that allows you to control the cooking process without opening the oven door. The glass doors are made of double glass, so outer side practically does not heat up and eliminates the risk of burns. Most ovens use a special thermal insulation system and function additional ventilation. The cool air cools the walls of the oven and keeps nearby furniture from heating up. This is especially important for kitchens with built-in furniture, where there are no gaps between appliances and cabinets.

All ovens are equipped with a control panel equipped with knobs for switching modes and a thermostat. Dependent models also have knobs for adjusting the operation of the burners. For the convenience of housewives, ovens are equipped with a mechanical timer that emits an audible signal when the set time has elapsed. On more expensive models, there is an electronic timer that not only notifies the hostess, but also turns off the oven on its own. Modern ovens are capable of operating in several modes: “heating from below and from above”, “infrared heater”, “fan”. Therefore, even inexperienced housewives will be able to cook many delicious and varied dishes in them.

Hobs
Many people want to buy built-in kitchen appliances for themselves. An indispensable addition to the oven or a completely separate element of your kitchen is the hob. Progress is stepping forward, so the hob can be placed separately from the oven in a place convenient for you, for example, on the table. Like ovens, hobs are dependent and independent, respectively regulated from the control panel on the oven or have their own buttons and knobs. We offer to buy built-in kitchen appliances - gas and electric hobs, which have many design options. Stainless steel, enamelled or glass-ceramic surfaces in different colours. The most popular are white, black, brown and metal.

The number of burners you choose according to your own needs. For big family a hob with 5 burners is perfect: four different size in the corners and one in the center, usually of an elongated shape, for example, for ducklings. There is also a small cooktop with two burners. All current gas panels equipped with an electric ignition system, carried out by turning and pressing the handle. As well as the Gas Control security system, which shuts off the gas in the event of a fire dying out.
Glass-ceramic hobs are fashionable and in demand - you can buy built-in kitchen appliances from us. They possess attractive design, universal surface, to which nothing sticks, and excellent thermal conductivity. In use, the glass-ceramic surface is simple and convenient, since instead of mechanical handles, its control panel is equipped with touch buttons. The presence of a special burner, which warms up as much as possible in three seconds, helps the hostesses a lot. Plus, all glass-ceramic panels are equipped with heat indicators that stay on until the surface temperature is safe to prevent burns.

Dominoes - hobs
An excellent option for creative hobs are "dominoes" - a combination of functionality and style. They can be either gas or electric. Usually "domino" has one or two burners, or a solid surface. But this does not limit, but rather expands their capabilities: gas burners there are several rows of flame, electric ones work in several modes. In addition, "dominoes" have a number of advantages, providing the hostess, in addition to the hob, also with a grill, a deep fryer, and a barbecue device.

Embedded equipment kits
A universal solution to buy built-in kitchen appliances is a set of already selected oven and hob. Manufacturers have taken care of the traditional stove, which in the minds of many housewives is a monolithic connection between the panel and the oven. Please note that the kits consist of dependent models of the same type: either gas or electric. Individual parameters, such as the presence of convection or a grill in the oven, can be selected independently. However, a wider choice is provided by the purchase of a separate, independent hob and oven.

Built-in refrigerators
If you decide to buy built-in kitchen appliances - refrigerators, when choosing, first of all, pay attention to the parameters and the set of functions, and not the appearance. All the same, it will not be visible - the built-in refrigerator is specially placed in a closet or covered with panels to match the walls. The size of the family directly affects the size of the refrigerator. And the preferences of the household - on its function. For those who like to prepare food for the future, a capacious freezer is needed so that everything fits and air must circulate between the packages. For the convenience of the owners, modern refrigerators are equipped with special mobile shelves, egg trays, and bottle holders. There are also special refrigerators for demanding owners. They have three chambers with different temperatures: cooling chamber, freezer and zero chamber. Specifications built-in refrigerators are not much different from conventional ones. They are also equipped with a No Frost system or use automatic defrosting. The advantage of the No Frost system is to ensure the safety of products while avoiding frost and ice on the walls. Some models of built-in refrigerators use an automatic defrosting system, which also does not require much effort from the owners.

Built-in washing machines and dryers
If you decide to buy a built-in washing machine, keep in mind that they are successfully built into the interior of the kitchen. Almost all models are fully automated: they independently determine the weight of the loaded laundry, pour, heat and drain water, wash, rinse, wring out and turn off at the end of work. Pay attention to the number of revolutions of the drum during the spin cycle: standard value in the range from 400 to 1000. It is even more profitable if the machine also has a drying function, which consists in processing the fabric with a stream of heated air.

We offer to buy built-in household appliances - a dryer - separately. Built into the closet, it will discreetly help the hostess quickly dry the laundry without damaging the structure of the fabric. You set the drying parameters yourself: provide a percentage of moisture to facilitate ironing, or finally dry the laundry, which can be immediately sent to the closet.

Built-in dishwashers
A dishwasher becomes a real assistant to the hostess. She quietly hides in the kitchen cabinet, and only the control panel remains in sight. The buttons make it easy to set desired mode sinks. Usually there are four temperature modes - 45, 55, 65 and 70 C - and from 2 to 8 programs for different types of dishes. Most dishwashers hold 4 to 12 place settings. When choosing and buying built-in appliances - a dishwasher, pay attention to the need to purchase special detergents for it: powder, liquid rinse aid and special ion-exchange salt for water softening. Dishwashers will last a long time if you connect cold water to them, which is cleaner than hot.

Built-in microwave ovens and steamers
For quick reheating or cooking, it is convenient to use the built-in microwave oven or built-in steamer. The equipment is conveniently placed in the kitchen furniture designed for it and does not stand out from the general interior. A number of models provide a variety of functions. The simplest microwave ovens perform only defrosting, cooking and heating food, while multifunctional ones are equipped with a grill and convection. Built-in microwave ovens can be controlled both manually and by setting the necessary parameters on the electronic display. Today, when buying built-in appliances (steamers), you can find a model for any kitchen: with a folding or hinged door, different sizes and colors of the surface. The technique is controlled using buttons or a light touch on the touch panel. The set parameters and the process of cooking products are displayed on an electronic or liquid crystal display. Most models of built-in steamers have a child protection system, as well as an auto-off timer, which is very beneficial for families with small children. So, built-in appliances perfectly save kitchen space, in harmony with the furniture and decoration of the room.

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