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 a standard height and depth. Thus, Fornelli FEA 45 SONATA can be built into a curbstone or cabinet with a width of 45, not 60 (and even more so 90) cm. For small kitchens, saving these 15 cm can turn into a 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 at the 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 is also turned on. It accelerates the circulation of hot air around the chamber, which allows you to cook on two levels at once. In this case, the operating temperature is selected lower. Infrared heater - grill, used for frying products: thin pieces of meat, sausages, toasts. Cooking bulky foods such as whole poultry, pork rolls, ham, will go faster and more evenly when heated with a fan. With its help, the dish will brown on all sides as if it were fried on a spit. Another mode of the device - defrosting, helps to quickly thaw meat, fish, semi-finished products. There is no heating here, only the fan is turned on. Room temperature plus vigorous air movement is a gentle effect that does not change the taste and smell of food. The mode can be relevant for those who, due to tightness, cannot install a microwave in their small kitchen.

CONTROL: bake Fornelli FEA 45 SONATA has a simple and intuitive mechanical control. The panel has 2 handles. The first of these sets one of six operating modes. When the oven is turned on, the indicator light comes on. The other knob selects the heating temperature from 50 ° C to 250 ° C. The thermostat will monitor its precise maintenance. The indicator lamp of this device goes out when the required value is reached. During the cooking process, the chamber lighting is always on. During cleaning, the light can also be turned on - by turning the mode dial by one division.

DESIGN: the strict appearance of the device is due to the choice of color and the simplicity, and even the scarcity of decor. The control panel is flat with large knobs. The door is completely closed with frosted glass. U-shaped handle. 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 slim, compact model designed especially for small kitchens. Its volume is only 45 liters at a depth of 55 cm. The oven is electromechanically controlled (rotary switches). Oven Fornelli FEA 45 SONATA has a triple-glazed door, so that the body practically does not heat up from the outside. The design feature of the model is the mirrored glass used for the paneling of the control panel and the door. Despite its small dimensions, the oven's performance is very high.

LIMITATIONS: not marked.

Among the variety of form factors of electric oven cases, 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 kitchenettes, for which space saving is the main argument when choosing an oven.

It is worth noting that manufacturers of household appliances, trying to satisfy their consumers, produce devices of various sizes, and also make them more functional, completing with all sorts of options and operating modes. Today narrow ovens practically do not lag behind in their capabilities from full-sized counterparts... As a result, many buyers are confused in all the variety and it is difficult for them to choose a suitable unit. Thus, in order to clarify at least a little 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 the size that will allow you to fit the device in a small kitchen and even have free space. Because the these ovens are not very functional, then, as a rule, they have mechanical control, which is an excellent option for the elderly, as well as those who value simplicity and reliability.

Most of the models of narrow devices are characterized by a fairly low cost, as a result of which they are available to almost all versts of the population. Outwardly, most narrow ovens are almost indistinguishable from each other, and the 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 device models, regardless of the manufacturer:

• compactness;
• Ease of Management;
• relatively low cost;
• a wide variety of models.

The downside may be manufacturing defects and not very good build quality., 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 at such points first: the interior of the chamber, the functions of the oven, safety and ease of operation. Only taking into account all these factors, you can make an informed choice and buy a really worthwhile device.

Inner lining of the chamber

Among the wide variety of similar devices, you can find the following options for covering the working chamber:

• regular enamel- the standard coating material for inexpensive oven models. It withstands high temperatures well enough 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. Fat and other impurities are absorbed into the pores, like a washcloth, and to remove them will require the use of rather expensive detergents;
• Easy Clean enamel- applied using a special technology that eliminates the appearance of pores, therefore such a 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- besides the fact that it is smooth, it contains a special catalyst, which is activated at a certain temperature and significantly accelerates the process of fat decomposition. In this regard, all you need to do is wipe off the resulting soot with a soft cloth and the oven is clean.

Functional

Most electric ovens 45 cm are equipped with the following operating modes:

• bottom heat- standard operating mode of the oven, which is perfect for cooking traditional dishes in the oven;
• top heat- provides a more complete frying of dishes from above and the formation of a golden brown crust;
• bottom / top heating- the optimal mode of operation for most dishes, since in this way an optimal and uniform roasting of the prepared products is achieved both from the top and from the bottom;
• grill- a heating element separately mounted in the upper part of the chamber, providing deeper roasting from above and the formation of a fragrant crispy crust;
• spit- a device that resembles a kebab skewer and is installed manually in the oven cavity, in specially provided grooves. Provides even rotation, due to which the dish is ideally fried from all sides;
• convection- forced circulation of hot air by rotating the built-in fan. This option provides not only an even distribution of temperature, but in some models allows you to divide the cooking zones for different dishes.

Additional features

In addition to the fact that the 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- security system that blocks the opening of the door and the control panel during the operation of the device;
• quick warm-up- due to the short-term operation of all heating elements, accelerated heating of the chamber is provided;
• heating- will make sure that your dishes remain hot;
• timer- an excellent solution for those who forget about their own baked goods. The device will make sure that the cooking process ends when the dish is perfectly ready.

Specifications

Please read the main characteristics of some models of narrow ovens:

I will consider each model in detail.

Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto

Next I want to consider the gas independent oven Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto. It is a narrow appliance with a width of only 45 cm, so it is suitable for those looking for an oven for a small kitchen. Due to such a 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, an automatic electric ignition is provided..

There are 5 operating modes in total:

• bottom heating;
• bottom heating with a spit;
• bottom heating with convection;
• gas grill;
• grill and skewer.

The oven is well lit, so you can watch the work process. Same there are lower telescopic guides, and the rear 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 body cooling. There are 3 safety glasses in the oven door, and therefore it practically does not heat up.

Thus, I will highlight the main positive qualities of the Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto oven:

• simple control;
• Beautiful design;
• there is convection and a grill with a spit, which is a rarity for gas ovens for such a price;
• the rear wall of the oven chamber has a catalytic plate.

Disadvantage one: the inner glass of the oven door may burst... Keep this in mind.

Forneli kitchen appliances presentation:

Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto WH

Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto WH is an independent gas oven with a working area of ​​45 liters., 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 you to harmoniously install it in almost any kitchen.

Like most gas ovens, Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto WH is equipped with a 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:

• bottom heat;
• bottom heat + skewer;
• bottom heat + convection;
• gas grill;
• grill + spit.

Thanks to this functionality, not only flour baked goods are available to you, but also such dishes as grilled chicken or barbecue. Additional options include: camera illumination, case cooling fan and sound timer.

I want to highlight the following advantages of the Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto WH oven:

• compact dimensions;
• attractive appearance;
• the presence of gas control and electric ignition;
• a large selection of cooking modes;
• excellent build quality.

I did not 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. Silver oven with black hinged door. The energy consumption class is the highest - A. Oven volume is 42 liters, which is quite enough for a family of 2-3 people.

The functionality is small and has 4 modes of operation:

• bottom heat;
• top heat;
• bottom and top heat;
• grill.

The device is controlled by means of three rotary switches, which are responsible for the temperature in the oven, operating mode and cooking time. You have the opportunity to clearly control the cooking time - the timer scale is calculated from 5 to 55 minutes with a five-minute interval. The maximum heating temperature of the oven is 250 degrees.

The oven has the function of hydrolysis cleaning, that is, cleaning with steam, which will greatly simplify its maintenance. There is a backlight, so you can watch the preparation of the dish without opening the door. In Ardesia HSN 040 X air cooling function of the "tangential cooling" type is provided- this is blowing the body of the device with air, which prevents strong heating of the device and the furniture standing near it.

To the main advantagesArdesia HSN 040 X I will refer to:

• laconic design;
• convenient control;
• timer with the ability to turn off:
• good build quality;
• there is everything you need for comfortable work with the device.

The oven has 5 operating modes:

• baking from below and from above;
• baking from below and from above + ventilation;
• baking from below + ventilation;
• baking from the bottom;
• grill + fan.

These programs are enough to prepare any kind of food. Cleaning of the chamber is hydrolysis, inside it is covered with enamel for easy cleaning so it washes well. The operation of a tangential fan is also provided, which during operation blows air over the case to prevent strong heating.

On the positive side of Foster 7145000, I will include:

• compactness;
• convenient control;
• a good set of programs;
• cooks satisfactorily.

The disadvantages include:

• the assembly is not very high-quality, quick breakdowns are possible;
• there may be a strong unpleasant smell when cooking (up to 12 uses).
• the door is not as cold when heated as the manufacturer promises.

conclusions

Narrow electric ovens of 45 cm are small appliances, often inexpensive, but with sufficient functionality. In order for the device to fully fit and like you, you need to be very responsible in choosing it, but the example of the review ovens shows that it is realistic to buy a budget version of an electric oven with all the necessary parameters.

Self-cleaning ovens

It is gratifying that the ovens Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto and Fornelli FGA 45 Stretto WH have a catalytic plate on the back of the chamber... This is the best option as it is costly to cover the entire camera, but the hardest back 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 - convection function, from which their functionality has 9 cooking modes - 2 times more than other review models.

Buying an oven turned out to be a rather difficult question for us. It seemed almost impossible to organize the workspace so that the appliances did not "eat up" precious centimeters in the kitchen ...

According to our calculations, an oven 60 cm wide and a dishwasher 45 cm wide did not "get along" in any way on a tiny heel called a kitchen!

The dream of a dishwasher 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 did not know that such ovens existed at all!

I will not write how I chose this particular model, but in general I will say that the main factor was the rational ratio of beautiful appearance, functions and price. There are not so many manufacturers of narrow ovens (and all of them were unknown to me!) And it was not difficult to choose the best option among them!

So, after the issue with the kitchen layout was resolved, we solemnly purchased the Fornelli oven

I'll start talking about 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 (and any oven), then take it with convection - ruddy pies and chicken are guaranteed to you 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 skewer !!! Those. empirically, I have established (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. Pleased with the complete set of the oven(2 baking sheets - deep and shallow, a grid and a handle for baking trays, a spit with a holder) and how everything was packed (sorry I didn't have time to take a picture).

4. There is a catalytic converter panel only on the rear wall. Chrome grates can be easily removed from the side walls, so washing both the grates themselves and the walls is also not difficult (I, for example, wash the grates in the dishwasher).

5. Telescopic guides (on one level)- a great thing - the baking sheet itself hangs when you pull it out of the oven. And your hands are free and you won't get burned!

6. Flush-mounted switches with backlight and display and touch buttons. Convenient and pleasant control. 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 running.

8. Built-in fan cools the oven 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 read the instructions - I realized that this is normal and even necessary for safety!

Disadvantages:

I noticed that when cooking dishes with high humidity (chicken on a can, etc.), condensation is released and it flows out directly from the oven. I read the Internet, they say on the forums that this is typical for all triple-glazed ovens and that this is a "normal physical phenomenon."