Delicious food contributes significantly to well-being and is a small luxury in everyday life. Those who enjoy cooking and baking automatically spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Whether for cooking enthusiasts or simply for everyday use – the right built-in appliances make work easier, save time, and ensure that all processes run smoothly.
Möbel-Peeck will tell you in the following article which built-in appliances no kitchen should be without and what features you can look forward to in modern equipment. We are your furniture store in Mannheim and furnishing store in Worms, specializing in kitchens and advice.
Which built-in appliances are part of the basic equipment?
Built-in appliances in the kitchen are not only important for food preparation. They also ensure the storage and freshness of food and the easy cleaning of dishes and kitchen utensils. Some households do without one of the following appliances due to space or financial reasons. However, for most people, these generally constitute the basic equipment and are simply part of a kitchen.
The 5 most important built-in appliances are:
- Oven
- Hobs
- Extractor hood or downdraft extractor
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Oven
An oven can do much more than just bake these days. Even in mid-range models, various settings such as top and bottom heat, convection, and a grill function are available. This allows preparation to be adapted to different dishes. While in the past you often had to wait a long time for the oven to reach the desired operating temperature, quick preparation is now possible thanks to rapid heating. In addition, many manufacturers also offer ovens as combination appliances with an integrated microwave or built-in steam oven. This saves space in the kitchen without having to sacrifice functions.
In the premium segment, you can also look forward to the practical self-cleaning function by pyrolysis. In this special setting, the oven is heated to over 500°C. Organic substances left in the oven from baking and cooking disintegrate into ash and can simply be swept out and disposed of in the residual waste after the program has ended and the oven has cooled down thoroughly. This eliminates the need for long scrubbing with chemical oven cleaner. We would be happy to advise you on the functions in our furniture store in Mannheim or Worms.
Hobs
In the area of hobs, there are now many different options. While cast iron hotplates used to be standard in Germany, today you have many variants to choose from depending on your personal preference. Particularly popular are:
- Electric heating coils with ceramic glass hobs
- Gas hob with stainless steel or enameled sheet metal burners & cast iron pot supports
- Induction hobs with ceramic glass hobs
Heating coils have long been standard in German kitchens and are still popular. A cover with ceramic glass plates forms a smooth surface, which, unlike the previously common raised cast iron plates, is much easier to clean.
The gas hob is particularly popular among cooking enthusiasts. Here, the heat supply can be regulated very quickly and precisely, which is helpful for perfect preparation of dishes.
Induction hobs are particularly energy-efficient because they generate heat directly on the bottom of the pot or pan through induction. For this, you need special cookware, which you can find in kitchen supply stores.
Please feel free to approach our employees at the furniture store in Worms or Mannheim if you have any questions about the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of hobs.
Extractor hood or downdraft extractor
Proper ventilation is important in the kitchen to prevent moisture, heat, and food odors from entering the living areas. In the past, bulky and noisy extractor hoods above the stove were standard. Nowadays, slim and quiet extractor hoods are available that are neither in the way nor disturb hearing. As downdraft extractors, the systems can even be integrated into the cooking surface or at its edge, which frees up space above the stove and allows for an open and clear look, especially with kitchen islands.
Refrigerator
A refrigerator is part of the basic equipment of every kitchen. The models are becoming increasingly energy-efficient and effective when it comes to cooling food. Refrigerator-freezer combinations are particularly popular, either stacked or in the American style with two side-by-side doors. In the higher price segment, water and ice cube dispensers are also integrated, or even cameras that you can access via an app to see what you have in the refrigerator while on the go – a clever feature for weekly shopping.
Dishwasher
After dinner comes the part that most people find annoying: washing dishes. The dishwasher reliably takes on this task for you. In the past, this process was very noisy and consumed a large amount of water. However, devices are now quiet in operation and economical in consumption. Special eco programs with shortened washing times also contribute to environmental protection and usually make a washing cycle with a full dishwasher even more ecologically sensible than washing individual utensils by hand.
Which brands and designs you choose when planning your kitchen, of course, always depends on your personal preferences and budget. We would be happy to advise you personally on your options in our furnishing store in Mannheim or Worms .
