How to choose a Gefest electric stove: an overview of popular models with a description of technical specifications and customer reviews
Electric stoves of the Gefest brand are produced in Belarus together with Russia.
They are produced in Brest, at a factory that was founded back in 1951 and supplied the inhabitants of the USSR with kitchen equipment: gas stoves and electric stoves.
Gas equipment in the company's assortment can still be found, however, keeping pace with the times, over the past decades Gefest has released a large line of electric stoves, in favor of which customers are increasingly choosing.
Today, the plates of this manufacturer are very popular, and the owners appreciate them for their ease of use, wide functionality and long-term service.
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Types of devices
The manufacturer offers a wide selection of models of electric stoves for every taste and for any kitchen.
They are presented in three main varieties: a standard combination stove, built-in options (hobs and ovens) and compact desktop models.
Combined
The most common and proven choices are the hob and oven in one cabinet.
For such models, Gefest provides a wide variety of materials: you can choose the usual enamel coating or modern glass ceramics, different colors are available.
Many stoves are equipped with a protective cover or shield, and in high-tech ovens, a variety of functions are provided (convenient lighting, sound timer, grill or barbecue facilities are available for some models).
Built-in appliances
Another popular option that will appeal to those who are especially careful in planning the kitchen: built-in electric stoves. Such a unit can be successfully combined with the selected design solution and compactly integrated into the kitchen.
A hob with hobs and an oven are purchased and installed separately, which can significantly save space.
Such models require a more complex installation, which, however, fully compensates for ease of use.
In the event of a malfunction or a desire to update the kitchen arsenal, only one item can be replaced or repaired.
Desktop electric stoves
For small or mobile kitchens, which often have to “move” (for example, to a summer cottage), Gefest offers tabletop electric stoves.
Such models are very compact (sizes start at 50 cm in length and only 35 in width).
In addition to simple panels with hobs, you can purchase tabletop electric stoves with an oven. At first glance, such an apparatus is easily mistaken for a microwave oven, but it is not inferior to a stationary oven and allows you to cook the same dishes at the same time.
Advantages and disadvantages
Electrical appliances Gefest are able to please many of their owners. With them, everyone at home will feel safe, cook with pleasure and admire the real decoration of the kitchen.
pros
- One of the most obvious advantages: the lack of the need to connect such a stove to the gas pipeline, which in new homes may not exist at all. With mains power, you can forget about the fear of a gas leak in the event of a device malfunction.
- In Gefest cookers, several burners can be used safely at the same time. Unlike gas equipment, they don’t burn oxygen, and it’s easy to breathe in the kitchen, even if steam comes out of all pans.
- An important plus: the ability to accurately set the desired temperature and not worry about how to maintain it. The heating will remain uniform all the time (unlike the often “dancing” flame of gas burners).
- Families with children will appreciate the hob lock function, which prevents injury from careless handling of the stove. If adults leave the child in the kitchen alone, using the special key it is easy to turn on safe mode. (Attention: not all plates of this manufacturer have such an opportunity).
- Finally, Gefest boards offer a decent price-performance ratio. With the relatively low cost of equipment of the Russian-Belarusian production, many models are not inferior in reliability and modern functionality to more expensive brands.
Minuses
- An important minus: a large electricity consumption and, accordingly, its high cost, especially in comparison with gas tariffs, which are significantly lower.
- Sudden power outages can leave the owners of the electric stove without lunch. However, this does not harm the instrument itself: most Gefest models provide a safe emergency shutdown.
- Owners of some stoves from this manufacturer note that the oven heats up very much during use. It is worth noting that this applies only to selected models and with proper installation and operation will not be a problem.
- As already noted, the installation of kitchen electronics is not an easy process, requiring a mandatory visit to a specialist who can correctly position and connect the appliance to the network.
What should I look for when choosing?
Dimensions and location
When choosing a new stove, it is first of all necessary to carefully examine and measure the space of your kitchen in order to understand what type and dimensions of the appliance you are oriented on.
It is important that it is located away from the sink and at least two meters from the refrigerator.
Number and arrangement of burners
The number of cooking zones in Gefest cookers depends on which option the customer prefers: combined models are available with three or four rings, and in built-in models their number starts from one and reaches six.
It is worth paying attention to the possibility of choosing a panel with double-circuit burners, which are two combined circles of different diameters, from which you can choose more or less, with accuracy choosing heat for a particular cookware.
In addition, some Gefest cookers have an express burner that is suitable for quick cooking or heating.
Hob Material
Gefest produces plates with two types of coating: enameled metal and glass-ceramic.
Enameled panels - the most economical option. They are inexpensive, but reliable.Their main drawback: the enamel is easy to damage, leaving scratches on it, and taking care of it takes a lot of time.
Not all special cleaning products can cope with severe contamination without compromising coverage.
Glass ceramic plates are much more convenient to use.. This is a smooth, shiny surface that is easy to clean, perfectly warms up dishes and, in addition, looks stylish.
Of the minuses: the need to use dishes with a flat bottom, without any relief - otherwise the heating will not be uniform.
Oven Features
Gefest ovens are available in volumes of 52 or 55 liters. It is worth paying attention to the presence of the selected oven with internal lighting, a timer and its functions, as well as the nature of the glazing of the door.
The ability of the oven to save heat inside and not communicate it to the outside of the case depends on the number of layers (double, triple glazing).
Oven Modes
In addition to the standard mode, in which the user sets the desired temperature and cooking time, some plates have special programs: “grill” and “barbecue”.
The “grill” function brings cooking in the oven closer to roasting on the coals of a fire: the dish is covered with a crust, and the inside retains softness and juiciness.
In the “barbecue” mode, several skewers are fixed in the oven, which will automatically rotate due to the electric drive.
Energy efficiency class
The value of this parameter evaluates the efficiency of consumption of electricity by the device, from A to G upward.
Basically Gefest offers the most economical of all Class A.
Control
Depending on the model, the stove can be controlled mechanically (using physical buttons or rotary switches), as well as using the touch panel.
Touch keys work faster, but the switches also have their advantages: the settings will not be lost by accidental incorrect touch.
Availability of automatic cooking programs
In some devices you can find a very useful function that will save a lot of time for those who work in the kitchen: automatically set modes for cooking meat, fish, various types of baking and other dishes.
The desired program can be easily selected using special symbols on the control panel, after which the stove will automatically determine the temperature and cooking time, as well as the type of heating.
Top 7 models of electric stoves Gefest
In total, the Gefest range of electric stoves includes more than a hundred varieties of combined, built-in and desktop electric stoves. An easy way to navigate this variety is to get acquainted with the list of the best models of this manufacturer for 2019.
PE 720
One of the most compact options is a desktop tile with two 
burners. Transportable and easy to use.
Specifications:
- Material and surface color: enamel; white
- Number of burners: 2
- Oven: none
- Dimensions: 50 × 34.5 × 9 cm
- Way of management: mechanical, with rotary switches
pros
- small size (suitable for the smallest kitchen)
- quick heat
- affordable price
Minuses
- small, hard to see numbers
- general indicator of inclusion on two rings
6140-03 0001
Combined electric range with wide functionality.
Specifications:
- Material and color of the facade: enamel; brown
- Hob: enameled
- Number of cooking zones: 4
- Oven Availability: Yes
- Dimensions: 60x60x85
- Way of management: mechanical, with rotary switches
- Convection: is
- Additional functions and accessories: display, skewer, timer with auto-off, drawer
pros
- Oven with integrated lighting
- Hinged protective cover
- Large settings menu
- Automatic Cooking Modes
Minuses
- Heating of the front of the cabinet while the oven is operating (within acceptable limits)
- Lack of safe child care
6140-02 0001
Stylish multi-function cooker at an affordable price. Fast option available 
cooking and several modes of the oven.
Specifications:
- Material and color of the facade: enamel; brown
- Hob: enameled
- Number of cooking zones: 4
- Oven Availability: Yes
- Dimensions: 60x60x85
- Way of management: mechanical, with rotary switches
- Convection: is
- Additional functions and accessories: timer with sound notification, skewer, drawer, leveling feet, express burner
pros
- Express burner for quick cooking or warming up dishes
- Double oven light
- Volumetric heating
- Safe mode after locking
Minuses
- The hotplate is not available when the oven is on.
- Large unregulated burner surface
5140
Compact stationary cooker with classic functionality.
Specifications:
- Material and color of the facade: enamel; white
- Hob: enameled
- Number of cooking zones: 3
- Oven Availability: Yes
- Dimensions: 50 × 58.5 × 85
- Way of management: mechanical, with rotary switches
- Convection: no
pros
- Illuminated Oven
- Simple operation
- Protective shield
Minuses
- Strong heating when the oven is on
5140 0031
Reliable and easy to use cooker with convenient symbols.
Specifications:
- Material and color of the facade: enamel; white
- Hob: enameled
- Number of cooking zones: 3
- Oven Availability: Yes
- Dimensions: 50x50x85
- Way of management: mechanical, with rotary switches
- Convection: no
- Additional functions and accessories: hinged door for dishes, leveling legs
pros
- Protective shield
- Different burner powers (1 and 1.5 kW)
Minuses
- Short power cord
- The accessory compartment below has no bottom and is flush against the floor
6140-03
Due to the low price, many features, control display and successful 
design may be the best choice
Specifications:
- Material and color of the facade: enamel; white
- Hob: enameled
- Number of cooking zones: 4
- Oven Availability: Yes
- Dimensions: 60x60x85
- Way of management: mechanical, with rotary switches
- Convection: is
- Additional functions and accessories: drawer for dishes, leveling feet, spit, accelerated heating, express burner
pros
- Grill mode
- 4 burner power modes
- Double oven light
- Removable wire guide ovens
Minuses
- Low display layout
- Durable thin metal pallet
6560-03 0001
Modern glass-ceramic stove with the ability to fine-tune the temperature, 
informative display and heating indicators
Specifications:
- Material and color of the facade: glass, with a marble pattern
- Hob: vitroceramic
- Number of cooking zones: 4, plus one dual-zone burner
- Oven Availability: Yes
- Dimensions: 60x60x85
- Way of management: mechanical, with rotary switches and buttons
- Convection: is
- Additional functions and accessories: drawer for dishes, leveling legs, skewer, "grill", "barbecue", double oven lighting
pros
- Possibility to choose a cooking zone of different diameters
- Smooth, easy-to-use glass-ceramic surface
- Even cooking utensils on the hob
- Large selection of cooking modes
Minuses
- Special dishes with a smooth bottom are required
- Inconvenient square burner shape
- Multi-stage tuning system
- It’s easy to leave dirt on the surface (which, however, is also easy to remove)
Customer reviews
Useful video
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