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 on the territory of 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 appliances in the company's assortment can still be found, however, keeping up with the times, over the past decades, Gefest has released a large line of electric stoves, in favor of which buyers 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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Device types
The manufacturer offers a large selection of models of electric stoves for every taste and for every 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 choice is a hob and oven in one housing.
For such models, Gefest provides a wide variety of materials: you can choose the usual enamel coating or modern glass-ceramic, different colors are available..
Many stoves are equipped with a protective cover or shield, and high-tech ovens provide a variety of functions (comfortable lighting, sound timer, for some models, a grill or barbecue mode is available).
Embedded appliances
Another popular option that will appeal to those who are especially meticulous about planning a kitchen: built-in electric stoves. Such a unit can be successfully combined with the chosen design solution and compactly integrated into the kitchen set.
The hob with burners and the oven are purchased and installed separately, which saves a lot of space.
Such models require 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 element can be replaced or repaired.
Tabletop electric stoves
For a small or mobile kitchen, which often has to “move” (for example, to a summer cottage), Gefest offers tabletop electric stoves.
Such models are very compact (dimensions start from 50 cm in length and only 35 in width).
In addition to simple panels with burners, you can purchase desktop electric stoves with an oven. At first glance, such a device can be easily mistaken for a microwave oven, but it is not inferior to a stationary oven and allows you to cook the same dishes in the same time.
Advantages and disadvantages
Gefest electrical appliances are able to please their owners in many ways.With them, all households will feel safe, cook with pleasure and admire the real decoration of the kitchen.
pros
- One of the most obvious advantages: the absence of the need to connect such a stove to a gas pipeline, which in new houses may not be at all. With mains power, you can also forget about the fear of gas leakage if the device malfunctions.
- In Gefest electric cookers, several burners can be safely used at the same time. Unlike gas equipment, they do not burn oxygen, and it is easy to breathe in the kitchen, even if steam comes out of all the pots.
- An important plus: the ability to accurately set the desired temperature and not worry about how to maintain it. Heating will remain uniform all the time (in contrast to the often “dancing” flame of gas burners).
- Families with children will appreciate the function of the hob lock, which will prevent injury from careless handling of the hob. If adults leave the child in the kitchen alone, using a special key, it is easy to turn on the safe mode. (Attention: not all plates of this manufacturer have this feature).
- Finally, Gefest slabs are worthy value for money. With a relatively low cost of Russian-Belarusian-made equipment, many models are not inferior in reliability and modern functionality to more expensive brands.
Minuses
- An important minus: a large consumption of electricity and, accordingly, its high cost, especially in comparison with gas tariffs, which are significantly lower.
- Sudden power outages can leave electric stove owners without lunch.However, this will not harm the device itself in any way: most Gefest models have a safe emergency shutdown.
- Owners of some stoves from this manufacturer note that the oven gets very hot during use. It should be noted that this applies only to selected models and, if installed and operated correctly, will not be a problem.
- As already noted, the installation of kitchen electronics is not an easy process, requiring a mandatory referral to a specialist who can properly position and connect the device to the network.
What should you pay attention to when choosing?
Dimensions and location
When choosing a new stove, you should first of all carefully examine and measure the space of your kitchen in order to understand what type and size of appliance to focus on.
It is important that it is located away from the sink and at least two meters away from the refrigerator..
Number and arrangement of burners
The number of cooking zones in Gefest stoves depends on which option the buyer prefers: combined models are available with three or four burners, and in built-in ones, their number starts from one and goes up to 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 a larger or smaller one, accurately selecting the heat for a particular dish.
In addition, some Gefest stoves have an express burner, which is suitable for quick cooking or warming up.
Hob material
Gefest produces plates with two types of coating: enameled metal and glass-ceramic.
Enamelled panels - the most economical option. They are inexpensive yet reliable. Their main disadvantage is that the enamel is easily damaged, leaving scratches on it, and it takes a lot of time to care for it.
Not all special cleaners will cope with serious dirt without damaging the coating.
Much more convenient to use glass-ceramic stoves. This is a smooth, shiny surface that is easy to clean, heats up the dishes perfectly and, moreover, 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 Specifications
Gefest ovens are available in 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 door glazing.
From the number of layers (double, triple glazing) depends on the ability of the oven to save heat inside and not report it to the outside of the case.
Oven operating modes
In addition to the standard mode, in which the user sets the desired temperature and cooking time, some stoves have special programs: “grill” and “barbecue”.
The "grill" function makes cooking in the oven closer to roasting on the coals of a fire: the dish is covered with a crust, and the inside remains soft and juicy.
In the "barbecue" mode, several skewers are fixed in the oven, which will automatically rotate thanks to the electric drive.
Energy efficiency class
The value of this parameter evaluates the efficiency of electricity consumption by the device, from A to G upwards.
Basically Gefest offers the most economical class A of all.
Control
Depending on the model, the hob can be controlled mechanically (using physical buttons or rotary switches) as well as using the touch panel.
The touch keys are faster, but the switches have their own advantages: the settings will not be lost by accidental wrong touch.
Availability of automatic cooking programs
In some appliances, you can find a very useful feature that will save a lot of time for those who work in the kitchen: automatically set modes for cooking meat, fish, various types of pastries and other dishes.
The desired program is easy to select using special designations on the control panel, after which the stove will independently determine the temperature and cooking time, as well as the type of heating.
Top 7 models of Gefest electric stoves
In total, there are more than a hundred varieties of combined, built-in and desktop electric stoves in the Gefest range of electric stoves. An easy way to navigate this diversity 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 table tile with two 
burners. Transportable and easy to use.
Characteristics:
- Surface material and color: enamel; white
- Number of burners: 2
- Oven: no
- Dimensions: 50×34.5×9 cm
- Control method: mechanical, with rotary switches
pros
- small size (suitable for the smallest kitchen)
- fast heating
- affordable price
Minuses
- small, hard to see numbers
- common indicator for two burners
6140-03 0001
Combined electric stove with wide functionality.
Characteristics:
- Facade material and color: enamel; brown
- Cooking surface: enameled
- Number of cooking zones: 4
- Presence of an oven: yes
- Dimensions: 60x60x85
- Control method: mechanical, with rotary switches
- convection: yes
- Additional functions and accessories: display, spit, timer with auto-off, drawer for dishes
pros
- Oven with built-in lighting
- Hinged protective cover
- Large settings menu
- Automatic cooking modes
Minuses
- Heating of the front side of the case during the operation of the oven (within the permissible range)
- Lack of child safety mode
6140-02 0001
Stylish multifunctional stove at an affordable price. Quick option available 
cooking and several oven modes.
Characteristics:
- Facade material and color: enamel; brown
- Cooking surface: enameled
- Number of cooking zones: 4
- Presence of an oven: yes
- Dimensions: 60x60x85
- Control method: mechanical, with rotary switches
- convection: yes
- Additional functions and accessories: timer with sound alert, spit, drawer for dishes, adjustable legs, express burner
pros
- Express burner for quick cooking or reheating dishes
- Double oven light
- Bulk heating
- Safe mode after enabling the lock
Minuses
- Express hotplate not available when the oven is switched on
- Large non-adjustable burner surface
5140
Compact stationary stove with classic functionality.
Characteristics:
- Facade material and color: enamel; white
- Cooking surface: enameled
- Number of cooking zones: 3
- Presence of an oven: yes
- Dimensions: 50?58.5?85
- Control method: mechanical, with rotary switches
- Convection: no
pros
- Illuminated oven
- Simple control
- Protective shield
Minuses
- Strong heating when the oven is on
5140 0031
Reliable and easy-to-use plate with convenient symbols.
Characteristics:
- Facade material and color: enamel; white
- Cooking surface: enameled
- Number of cooking zones: 3
- Presence of an oven: yes
- Dimensions: 50x50x85
- Control method: mechanical, with rotary switches
- Convection: no
- Additional functions and accessories: folding door for dishes, adjustable legs
pros
- Protective shield
- Different power burners (1 and 1.5 kW)
Minuses
- Short power cord
- The accessory compartment at the bottom has no bottom and is flush with the floor
6140-03
Due to the low price, many functions, control display and successful 
design may be the best choice
Characteristics:
- Facade material and color: enamel; white
- Cooking surface: enameled
- Number of cooking zones: 4
- Presence of an oven: yes
- Dimensions: 60x60x85
- Control method: mechanical, with rotary switches
- convection: yes
- Additional functions and accessories: drawer for dishes, adjustable legs, spit, accelerated heating, express burner
pros
- Grill mode
- 4 burner power settings
- Double oven light
- Removable oven wire guides
Minuses
- Low display position
- Fragile thin metal pallet
6560-03 0001
Modern glass-ceramic hob with the possibility of fine temperature settings, 
informative display and heating indicators
Characteristics:
- Front material and color: glass, marble pattern
- Cooking surface: glass-ceramic
- Number of cooking zones: 4, plus one dual-zone burner
- Presence of an oven: yes
- Dimensions: 60x60x85
- Control method: mechanical, with rotary switches and buttons
- convection: yes
- Additional functions and accessories: drawer for dishes, adjustable legs, spit, "grill", "barbecue", double oven lighting
pros
- Possibility to choose a cooking zone of different diameters
- Smooth, easy-to-use glass-ceramic surface
- Even heating of dishes on the hob
- Large selection of cooking modes
Minuses
- Requires special cookware with a smooth bottom
- Inconvenient square shape of burners
- Multistage tuning system
- It is easy to leave dirt on the surface (which, however, is just as easy to remove)
Customer Reviews
Useful video
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