Overview of electric grills - we choose the best in price and quality

Variety of models

To begin with, we will briefly understand the existing varieties of electric grills and determine which is best for domestic use. So, a modern range of equipment may include the following device modifications:

1. Open, closed and universal type. In the first case, the working surface is located above the infrared heating element. Closed models are presented in the form of a press, which allows you to cook a dish, as in a conventional oven. Universal electric grills can be both open and closed at the same time, so you can choose the most optimal type of cooking.

   

   

   

   
   
2. Contact and contactless. From the name it is already clear that in the first case, the food is in contact with the heating element, but in the second it is not (for example, it rotates on a spit, as shown in the photo).
3. Portable and stationary. Mobile electric grills can be used not only in the apartment, but also for trips to the country, to the forest, to friends. Thanks to their compact size and light weight, they can even be carried in your hands. Stationary installations can be floor and desktop. We recommend choosing this option if you will use the equipment often at home in a large family circle.
4. The working surface is made of metal, glass-ceramic or cast-iron gratings. The glass-ceramic surface is most easily washed, however, because of its fragility, it is not chosen so often. A more reliable and durable option is a metal pan with a non-stick coating, which is also optimal in price, in fact, like cast-iron grates.
5. The case is made of plastic or stainless steel. We recommend choosing an electric grill for a house with a stainless steel housing, as It is more durable and durable. If the budget is too limited, buy inexpensive equipment in a plastic case.

Useful little things

We have figured out the existing types of electric grills, now we want to provide you with tips for choosing an inexpensive, but good electric grill. So, in order to buy high-quality equipment and not overpay the extra money, consider the following recommendations:

1. A temperature regulator must be on the case, which will allow you to smoothly adjust the heating temperature of the heating element for each dish, depending on the recipe.
2. It is desirable that the electric grill be equipped with a light indicator - a paw that will display the power on.
3. The higher the power of the equipment, the better it will work. The optimal value for the preparation of steaks and other meat dishes is a power of more than 2 kW.
4. If it is possible to choose a model with the function of maintaining the set temperature, this will be the right decision, because in this case, if the guests are late, you can wait for them with a still hot steak.
5. The pallet must be removable, otherwise after a barbecue, washing the electric grill will take a lot of time and effort.
6. In order not to breathe smoke while cooking meat, we recommend that you choose a closed type electric grill. In the open model, all the fat drips onto the heater, which causes the appearance of smoke.
7. Corrugated pallets are extremely inconvenient to wash, so it is better to give preference to simpler work surfaces.
8. A very useful addition is the height adjustment of the legs and cover. If the design includes movable swivel joints, be sure to select such a model. In this case, it will be possible to cook whole vegetables in a closed electric grill without cutting them.
9. If you want to cook food without oil - steamed, the coating must necessarily be non-stick, otherwise a tasty dish will not work. Although better in this case choose a slow cooker for home or a double boiler, which at about the same price will do better cooking.
10. The electric grill must necessarily have protection against overheating, which will make it fireproof. Usually in all new models such an addition is present.

That's all the tips that will allow you to choose a good electric grill for the home. We also recommend that you watch the video instruction, which provides an overview of all the most important parameters and functions of modern technology:

Overview of the best firms and models

Well, the last thing I would like to talk about is which electric grill is better to choose according to the company when buying home appliances. So, the rating of the best manufacturers of electric grills consists of the following 7 brands:

• Philips
• Gorenje
• RUSSELL HOBBS
• Tefal
• Zelmer
• Severin
• Bork

As for the most successful models of these manufacturers, according to reviews on thematic forums, the following 5 representatives are the best options in the category “price quality”:

Tefal GC306012. It is famous for very good frying of meat and ease of use, moreover, the price is not too high. Separate plus for non-stick coating and compact dimensions.

RUSSELL HOBBS Family GFX 18870-56. Closed body type, non-stick coating and adjustable legs. Everything you need for a modern home portable grill is in this model. Analog - Russell Hobbs 20850-56.

Kitfort KT-1405. If you want to choose a non-contact electric grill in 2018, pay attention to this model. The mass of positive reviews on the Internet and the price of 2000 makes this grill one of the best in its price category. In short, Kitfort KT-1405 is economical, well-roasted meat and easy to clean.

Maxwell MW-1960 ST. Another inexpensive electric grill that we recommend you choose for your home. For its low cost, the device does not lend itself to criticism, but among the advantages you can distinguish good power and a convenient design. The only thing that can be attributed to the shortcomings is the electric grill is difficult to wash.

GFgril GF-100. At about the same price as the previous models, you can buy a more modern device with an LED display and electronic control. Very convenient, there were no complaints about the quality of frying, and besides, there is a mechanism for auto-tuning to the thickness of the meat.

If you have a budget of 7 thousand or more, we recommend that you also pay attention to the following electric grills, which in 2018 scored many positive reviews from customers:

• Tefal Optigrill + XL GC722D34
• De’Longhi MultiGrill CGH 1030D
• REDMOND SteakMaster RGM-M805
• Kitfort KT-1603
• GFgril GF-170 Profi

We also recommend that you look at another useful overview, which provides practical tips on choosing an electric grill:

So we provided recommendations for choosing this type of household appliances. We hope that now you know how to choose an electric grill for a home in 2018 by company and functions!

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