Among the variety of form factors of electric oven bodies, narrow 45 cm units are especially popular. This trend is due to the fact that some of our compatriots live in small apartments with small kitchens for which saving space is the main argument when choosing an oven.
It is worth noting that manufacturers household appliances, trying to satisfy their consumers, produce devices of various sizes, and also make them more functional, complete with all sorts of options and operating modes. Today narrow ovens practically do not lag behind their full-sized counterparts in their capabilities. As a result, many buyers are confused by all the variety and find it difficult to choose the right unit. Thus, in order to at least a little clarify some of the nuances of choosing 45 cm electric ovens, I propose to consider them in detail.
The main feature of the ovens in question is their size, which will allow you to fit the device in a small kitchen and even have some free space. Because the these ovens are not particularly distinguished by great functionality, then, as a rule, they have mechanical control, which serves excellent option for older people, as well as those who value simplicity and reliability.
Most models of narrow devices are characterized by a fairly low cost, as a result of which they are available to almost all parts of the population. Outwardly, most narrow ovens are almost identical to each other, and their only difference is the color of the case.
Advantages
I suggest you familiarize yourself with the main advantages of 45 cm ovens, characteristic of all models of devices, regardless of the manufacturer:
- compactness;
- Ease of Management;
- relatively low cost;
- wide variety of models.
The disadvantage may be manufacturing defect and not really good quality assemblies, which is typical for budget devices.
Criterias of choice
Before buying an oven, it is very advisable to acquire information about the features of these devices, since we do not deal with such devices every day, and the market offers many different models. Which one should you choose? - the main question. I would recommend looking, first of all, at the following points: inner covering chambers, oven functions, safety and ease of control. Only by taking into account all these factors can you do conscious choice and buy a really worthwhile device.
Camera Inner Cover
Among the wide variety of similar devices, you can find the following options for covering the working chamber:
- regular enamel- standard coating material inexpensive models ovens. She holds up well enough high temperatures and reliably protects against minor damage and corrosion. But, it should be noted a very important drawback associated with the porous structure of its upper layers. Oil and other impurities are absorbed into the pores, like a washcloth, and to remove them you will need to use quite expensive detergents;
- Easy Clean enamel– applied using a special technology that eliminates the appearance of pores, so the surface is perfectly smooth, which greatly simplifies its cleaning. As a rule, such ovens are equipped with a pyrolysis or hydrolysis self-cleaning system;
- catalytic enamel- in addition to being smooth, it contains a special catalyst, which is activated at a certain temperature and significantly accelerates the process of fat decomposition. In this regard, you will simply need to wipe off the resulting soot with a soft cloth and the oven will be clean.
Functional
Most 45 cm electric ovens are equipped with the following operating modes:
- bottom heat- standard oven operating mode, which is perfect for preparing traditional dishes in the oven;
- top heat- ensures more complete frying of dishes on top and the formation of a golden brown crust;
- bottom/top heat- the optimal operating mode for most dishes, since in this way optimal and uniform frying of the prepared products is achieved both from above and from below;
- grill- a heating element separately mounted in the upper part of the chamber, which ensures deeper frying on top and the formation of a fragrant crispy crust;
- spit- a device that resembles a kebab skewer and is installed in the oven cavity manually, in specially provided grooves. Provides uniform rotation, resulting in a perfectly fried dish on all sides;
- convection - forced circulation hot air by rotating the built-in fan. This option not only ensures uniform temperature distribution, but in some models allows you to separate cooking zones for different dishes.
Additional features
In addition to the fact that ovens are equipped with good basic functionality, they also have many additional options that are designed to make their operation more reliable and safe:
- child protection- a security system that blocks the opening of the door and control panel during operation of the device;
- quick heating- due to the short-term work of everyone heating elements accelerated heating of the chamber is ensured;
- heating- will make sure that your dishes remain hot;
- timer– an excellent solution for those who forget about their own baking. The device will ensure that the cooking process ends when the dish is perfectly prepared.
Specifications
Please take a look The main characteristics of some models of narrow ovens:
| Characteristics | Models | |||
| Fornelli FEA 45 Sonata | Fornelli FEA 45 Sonata WH | Ardesia HSN 040 X | Foster 7145000 | |
| Connection method | electric | electric | electric | electric |
| Dimensions (WxHxD), cm. | 45x59.4x57.2 | 45x59.4x57.2 | 45x59.5x54.8 | 45x60x54.7 |
| Oven type | independent | independent | independent | independent |
| Oven capacity, l. | 45 | 45 | 38 | 45 |
| Adding steam | No | No | No | No |
| Microwave function | No | No | No | No |
| Grill | There is | There is | There is | There is |
| Convection | There is | There is | No | No |
| Number of heating modes | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Defrost program | No | No | No | No |
| Temperature probe | No | No | No | No |
| Timer | There is | There is | There is | There is |
| Display | There is | There is | No | There is |
| Cleaning the oven | catalytic | catalytic | hydrolytic | hydrolytic |
| Oven door | folding | folding | folding | folding |
| Skewer | There is | There is | No | No |
| Watch | There is | There is | No | There is |
| Child lock | No | No | No | No |
| Safety shutdown | There is | There is | There is | No |
| Camera light | There is | There is | There is | There is |
| Average price, USD | 484 | 508 | 508 | 531 |
I will consider each model in detail.
Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto
Next I want to consider the independent gas oven Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto. This is a narrow device with a width of only 45 cm, so it is suitable for those who are looking for an oven for a small kitchen. In connection with this small size, The volume of the device is also small - 45 liters. The color of the device is black, the door handle is silver.
Mechanical control is presented, there are three rotary switches: one is responsible for setting the cooking time (sound timer), the second is for selecting the operating mode, the third is for controlling the temperature and selecting the operation of the lower or upper burner. For ease of use, automatic electric ignition is provided.
There are 5 operating modes in total:
- bottom heating;
- bottom heating with spit;
- bottom heating with convection;
- gas grill;
- grill and spit.
The oven is well lit, so you can watch the work process. Also there are lower telescopic guides, and the back wall of the chamber has a catalytic panel, it will be easy to clean, which, however, cannot be said about the rest of the surface - it is covered with ordinary enamel. Safety features include: gas control and tangential cooling of the housing. The oven door has 3 protective glasses, and therefore it practically does not heat up.
Thus, I will highlight basic positive traits oven Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto:
- simple controls;
- Beautiful design;
- there is convection and a grill with a spit, which is rare for gas ovens at this price;
- The back wall of the oven chamber has a catalytic panel.
There is only one drawback: the inner glass of the oven door may break.. Keep this in mind.
Presentation kitchen appliances Forneli:
Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto WH
Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto WH is an independent gas oven with a capacity working area in 45 l., which corresponds to the narrow form factor of the devices and will be an excellent option for a small family of 2 people. The oven itself is made in a classic white color, which allows it to be harmoniously installed in almost any kitchen.
Like most gas ovens, Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto WH is equipped with mechanical control, which is not only simple, but also quite convenient. For safer operation and practicality, gas control and automatic electric ignition are provided.
The model has 5 operating modes, which is considered an excellent indicator for this category of devices:
- lower heat;
- bottom heat + skewer;
- bottom heat + convection;
- gas grill;
- grill + spit.
Thanks to this functionality, you have access to not only flour baked goods, but also dishes such as grilled chicken or shish kebab. Additional options include: camera backlight, case cooling fan and sound timer.
I would like to highlight the following advantages of the Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto WH oven:
- compact dimensions;
- attractive appearance;
- availability of gas control and electric ignition;
- large selection of cooking modes;
- excellent build quality.
I didn't find any significant shortcomings.
Ardesia HSN 040 X
We continue our review of built-in ovens, and the next model I want to talk about will be Ardesia HSN 040 X. This appliance is electric and has the following dimensions: height - 59.5 cm, width - 45 cm, depth - 55 cm. The oven is silver in color with black hinged door. The highest energy consumption class is A. Oven capacity is 42 liters, which is quite enough for a family of 2-3 people.
The functionality is small and has 4 operating modes:
- lower heat;
- upper heat;
- lower and upper heat;
- grill.
The device is controlled by three rotary switches, which are responsible for the oven temperature, operating mode and cooking time. You have the opportunity to clearly control the cooking time - the timer scale is designed from 5 to 55 minutes with a five-minute interval. The maximum oven heating temperature is 250 degrees.
The oven has a hydrolysis cleaning function, that is, steam cleaning, which will greatly simplify its care. There is a backlight, so you can watch the food being prepared without opening the door. In Ardesia HSN 040 X Air cooling function of the “tangential cooling” type is provided- this is blowing air over the device body, which prevents strong heating of the device and the furniture standing near it.
To the main advantagesArdesia HSN 040 X I will take:
- laconic design;
- convenient control;
- timer with the ability to turn off:
- good build quality;
- there is everything necessary for comfortable work with the device.
- baking from below and from above;
- baking from below and from above + ventilation;
- baking from below + ventilation;
- baking from below;
- grill + fan.
- compactness;
- convenient control;
- good set of programs;
- cooks satisfactorily.
- the assembly is not of very high quality, quick breakdowns are possible;
- maybe strong bad smell when cooking (up to 12 uses).
- the door is not as cold when heated as the manufacturer promises.
The oven has 5 operating modes:
These programs are enough to prepare any dishes. The chamber is cleaned by hydrolysis, the inside is coated with enamel easy cleaning , so it washes well. A tangential fan is also provided, which blows air over the body during operation to prevent strong heating.
TO positive aspects Foster 7145000 I will take:
The disadvantages include:
conclusions
Narrow 45 cm electric ovens are small appliances, often inexpensive, but with a sufficient range of functions. In order for the device to suit you completely and to please you, you need to be very responsible in choosing it, but using the example of review ovens you can see what you can actually buy a budget option electric oven with all the necessary parameters.
Ovens with self-cleaning function
It's gratifying that ovens Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto and Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto WH have a catalytic panel on back wall cameras. This best option, since completely covering the camera is expensive, but the back side, the most difficult to clean, is just right. But – and this is a significant minus – the rest of the surface is covered with ordinary enamel, which is extremely difficult to clean.
There is a convection mode
All the same ovens Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto and Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto WH are equipped with another good option - the convection function, from which their functionality includes 9 cooking modes - 2 times more than other models in the review.
Fornelli FEA 45 SONATA
Built-in electric oven 45 cm wide
CONSUMER ANALYSIS
FUNCTIONS: This is an unusual oven; it has a reduced width with standard height and depth. Thus, Fornelli FEA 45 SONATA can be built into a cabinet or cabinet with a width of 45, not 60 (and even more so 90) cm. For small kitchens, saving these 15 cm can turn out to be big advantage- the ability to install another cabinet or built-in appliance, for example, a dishwasher.
OvenFornelli FEA 45 SONATA equipped with three heaters: heating elements on top and bottom, a grill, and a fan. The upper and lower heating elements can only be used simultaneously, for which there are two modes. The first is static, suitable for baking bread, biscuits, stewing poultry and meat. In the second, in addition to the elements, the fan also turns on. It accelerates the circulation of hot air throughout the chamber, which allows you to cook on two levels at once. Wherein working temperature is chosen lower. An infrared grill heater is used for frying foods: thin pieces of meat, sausages, toast. Preparation of bulk products: whole poultry, pork knuckles, ham, will go faster and will turn out more evenly in the heating mode with a fan. With its help, the dish will brown on all sides as if it were roasted on a spit. Another mode of the device is defrosting, which helps to quickly thaw meat, fish, and semi-finished products. There is no heating here, only the fan turns on. Room temperature plus energetic air movement is a gentle effect that does not change the taste and smell of food. This mode may be relevant for those who, due to cramped conditions, cannot install a microwave in their small kitchen.
CONTROL: bake Fornelli FEA 45 SONATA has simple and understandable mechanical controls. There are 2 handles on the panel. The first of these is to set one of six operating modes. When the oven is plugged in, the indicator light turns on. Use the other knob to select the heating temperature from 50°C to 250°C. The thermostat will monitor its precise maintenance. The indicator lamp of this unit goes out when desired value achieved. During the cooking process, the chamber lighting is constantly on. During cleaning, the light bulb can also be turned on by turning the mode dial one notch.
DESIGN: the strict appearance of the device is due to the choice of color and the simplicity, and even the poverty of the decor. The control panel is flat with large controls. Door - Fully Closed frosted glass. The handle is U-shaped. At the same time, the oven can be used in any interior, even country, provided that the color of the facades is in harmony with the steel one.
SUMMARY
ADVANTAGES: optimal for small kitchens, multifunctional. Electric oven Fornelli FEA 45 SONATA is a narrow, compact model designed specifically for small kitchens. Its volume is only 45 liters with a depth of 55 cm. The oven is equipped with electromechanical control (rotary switches). Oven Fornelli FEA 45 SONATA It has a door with triple glazing, so the body practically does not heat up from the outside. A design feature of the model is the mirror glass used for lining the control panel and door. Despite its small dimensions, the oven's performance is very high.
FLAWS: not marked.
Buying an oven turned out to be quite good for us difficult question. It seemed almost impossible to organize the workspace so that the equipment did not “eat up” precious centimeters in the kitchen...
According to our calculations, an oven 60 cm wide and a dishwasher 45 cm wide could not “get along” in a tiny space called a kitchen!
Dream of dishwasher I already seemed lost, but a colleague at work advised me to look at ovens with a width of 45 cm. Strange, but before that I didn’t even know that such existed!
I won’t write how I chose this particular model, but in general I will say that the main factor was the rational ratio of beautiful appearance, features and prices. There are not so many manufacturers of narrow ovens (and all of them were unknown to me!) and choosing the best option among them was not difficult!
So, after the issue with the kitchen layout was resolved, we solemnly purchased a Fornelli oven
I'll start by telling you everything in order:
1. Convection (heater with fan in the photo in the center). An irreplaceable thing and, I think, many are already aware of how easy it is to live and cook with convection! If you decide to take a 45 cm oven (or any oven), then be sure to take one with convection - you are guaranteed golden brown pies and chicken without any problems!
2. 9 operating modes:
- Turned off
- Light
- Top and bottom heating
- Bottom heating with convection
- Top heating
- Grill
- Grill with convector
- 3D Convection
- Defrosting
BUT! To all these modes, 2 more modes are added due to the spit!!! Those. I found experimentally (for some reason this is not in the instructions) that the spit automatically turns on in the “Grill” and “Grill with convector” modes. So we get not even 9 modes, but as many as 11
3. I was pleased with the equipment of the oven(2 baking sheets - deep and shallow, a wire rack and a handle for baking sheets, a spit with a holder) and how everything was packed (sorry I didn’t have time to take a photo).
4. The catalytic panel is only on the back wall. The chrome grilles can be easily removed from the side walls, so washing both the grilles themselves and the walls is also not difficult (for example, I wash the grilles in the dishwasher).
5. Telescopic guides (at one level)- a great thing - the baking sheet itself holds its weight when you pull it out of the oven. And your hands are free and you won’t get burned!
6. Recessed switches with backlight and display and touch buttons. Convenient and pleasant operation. The switches “go” into the control panel and become invisible, so they do not get dirty, and the panel itself is easy to clean.
7. The oven door and handle do not heat up, I freely touch them with my hand while the oven is operating.
8. Built-in fan Keeps the oven cool even when I turn it on. Until it cools down completely, the fan does not turn off. At first I was scared, then I carefully re-read the instructions - I realized that this was normal and even necessary for safety!
Disadvantages:
I noticed that when cooking dishes with high humidity (chicken in a can, etc.), condensation is released and it flows straight out of the oven. I read the Internet, on the forums they say that this is typical for all ovens with triple glazing and that this is a “normal physical phenomenon”.