Roster - what is it? Toaster or roaster - what's the difference?

Electrical appliances are an integral part of our modern life. Some we use every day, others from time to time, but they are all good helpers in the kitchen. One of these units is the roster. This is an appliance powered by electricity and equipped with oven functions.

What is a roaster?

The roaster is the same as the oven, but more compact parameters. Suitable for small kitchens where it is not possible to place the oven.

There are rosters in terms of the volume of the device, power and functionality, which is completely dependent on the model chosen. One unit allows only to warm up the food, with the help of another model it is possible to prepare a full-fledged hot dish.

The roster is a multifunctional household appliance, capable of replacing several kitchen appliances at once. It can be used as a toaster, aerogrill, oven or microwave oven. A variety of functions allows you to bake meat or fish, bake pies, toast bread for toast, to defrost and warm food.

Principle of operation of the device

The appliance has an external resemblance to a microwave. It is rectangular with a transparent door with a handle. Internally, its equipment resembles a toaster. Here the products are placed on a special grid located in the center. By its technical characteristics, the roaster is close to the oven. Inside the unit there are several TENs, but there are no microwaves that exist in the microwave oven.

The device can have from 1 to 4 quartz heaters. The most common models of rosters have two heating elements: top and bottom. When the device is turned on, the TENs begin to heat up and act on the dish with their heat. When the upper heater is in operation only, the aerogrl mode is activated, and when the bottom heater is used, the food is heated. When you turn on two heaters at once, they bake flour products and bake products.

All modern models of roasters have a thermostat that allows you to maintain the desired temperature regime inside the oven. There is a timer on which the time of cooking is set. The temperature of cooking can vary from 60 to 290 ° C.

The control of this unit is not difficult. You just need to set the switches on the required parameters. During the working process, the oven is lit and the dish is visible on the palm of your hand, which allows you to additionally control the entire cooking process.

There are units with a grill for grilling, as well as appliances equipped with special fans, which makes it possible for the roaster to function as a convection oven.

Power and volume of household appliances

The roster is an electrical appliance, which is not only an interesting gadget for the kitchen, but also an indispensable assistant. The decisive role in the operation of the device is played by its power and volume. These technical characteristics are interrelated. Smaller rosters require less power and, conversely, high-capacity machines, have adequate capacity.

The most miniature roasters are designed for 5-6 liters. They make senvichi, toast and warm food in small quantities. This kitchen unit has a capacity of 650 to 900 watts. It is designed for single people who do not bother about cooking.

If a roster is needed for a full-fledged family, then its volume should be appropriate. The volume of the most powerful unit is 50 liters, and its power is 2000 watts. He cooks practically everything from baking meat and fish, baking to toasts and simple heating of food. It has many different functions.

Covering internal walls of the device

Mini-ovens differ in the internal coating of the walls, which is from enamel, bio-ceramics and stainless steel. It is easy to take care of these materials, as well as covering the walls does not affect the taste and quality of the dishes. Here, consumers, when choosing a device, rely on their personal preferences.

The most important element that really needs to be paid attention is the heater. It should be modern and consist of quartz, which improves and significantly speeds up the workflow.

Unit functions

Hot sandwich roasters, like other models, have a mechanical control panel with 2-3 switches. The most popular kitchen units operate from two heaters. It is possible to start the autonomous operation of the heating elements. When the lower heating element operates, the heating mode is gentle , and the grill functions when the upper heater operates. Simultaneous operation of two heating elements simultaneously turns the roaster into an electric oven.

The temperature switch allows you to select the desired parameter for the preparation of dishes, and the thermostat keeps the temperature mode throughout the working process. The food is heated at a temperature of 60 ° C. To prepare a full dish, you need to set the temperature within 200-250 ° C. The highest temperature parameter is 280 ° C.

Most modern rosters are equipped with a timer. Appliances with low power have a 15-minute cycle. On multifunctional devices, the maximum timer setting time is 120 minutes. After the food has gone through the whole cycle, a signal is sent indicating the end of the process.

There are roasters with the function of convection, in which products are blown, hot air. The defrost function is not so common. This process is completely similar to defrosting food in a microwave oven.

Some devices have a Booster mode, designed for quick cooking and heating food. If you select this option, the mini oven consumes more power than the other functions.

Completion of the roaster

The configuration of the roster models is not the same and depends on the number of functions. Thus, a metal removable grating is available for almost all models. In the set with the device can go baking, both classic type, and for the preparation of lasagna and pizza. Usually attached to the roaster and a dish-stand, on which it is convenient to bake a chicken. There is a spit equipped with a tray for draining fat and other liquids, as well as a special crumb tray, which is useful in the preparation of toast.

Types of rosters

All roasters, depending on their destination, are divided into vertical and horizontal. The first is considered more convenient and has more functions. With its help you can cook shish kebabs, shawarma or grilled chicken.

Also, the units are divided by purpose and functionality. There are appliances that can replace the electric oven, and there is also a roaster for roasting coffee. Popular in our time is a roaster-waffle maker, with which you can make not only waffles, but also original sandwiches. Open models are rare, where toasts are prepared on one side, and food is heated on the other. Sold units for baking pies, with grilling mode, as well as for cooking steam dishes. There are special roasters for hot sandwiches and food warming. They are considered to be the simplest and have the minimum number of functions.

Popular Models

At the moment, the range of rosters is amazing with its diversity. Among budgetary marks Vitek is allocated. Here there is a production of worthy quality at a very reasonable price. These are classic universal ovens (VT-1270) with different volumes from 7 to 17 liters. Some models (VT-1272 and VT-1276) are equipped with a grill and have a spit.

Mini-ovens First and Scarlett are available at an affordable price. The first offers roasters of Austrian production with a volume of 6.6 to 16 liters. The highest power of the models is 1100 W, there is a timer and a grill. Devices Scarlett does not concede to its competitor and offers its customers a whole line of rosters (models SC-090, SC-092, SC-099) differing from each other in volume, capacity and bundling.

Special demand uses roster Smile. Here there are models for baking pies (Smilers 3630), capacity 1400 W, roaster-wafelnitsa (Smilers 3631), functioning from 750 W, there is a Roster Smile for cooking cutlets, sausages in the test, hot sandwiches.

Among expensive ovens is the DeLonghi brand. There is everything you need: excellent quality, modern design and availability of additional functions. The models work from two quartz heaters, they have a thermostat and a timer. The smallest volume of the roaster has a volume of 8.5 liters, the most capacious -28 liters. Models are equipped with non-stick coating.

When choosing a mini-oven, you should pay attention to the size of the family and the purpose of the device. Who needs a simple warm-up should not overpay for additional functions. For avid culinary experts, suitable multifunctional models will do.

Coffee roaster

Units for roasting coffee can be industrial, universal or household. They are similar to each other according to the principle of their work. The roaster for roasting coffee consists of a heating element, a drum for coffee beans and a tray into which waste is taken. There is a timer on them, as well as a hole for a sample of coffee. The block for the press helps to control the workflow, program it. Models differ from each other in performance and design.

The brands of popular roasters for coffee include:

• Freshroast . Here there are devices with both a stationary drum and instruments with a rotating bulb. The most miniature model fries about 60 grams of coffee. Here goes the roasting medium.
• Hottop . Rosters of this brand are equipped with software, and some of them have a remote control mechanism. The workflow is tracked in stages. Fry for one cycle from 250 to 500 grams.
• Gene . Produces noiseless and high quality aggregates, capable of processing up to 250 grams of grains per work process. Allows you to achieve varying degrees of roasting.

The cost of such devices is quite high, the price reaches 130 thousand rubles, so they can rarely be found in the store of home appliances. Such equipment is ordered on the Internet, bought at auctions or directly from companies.

Differences between the roaster and the toaster

Some buyers do not understand the difference between a toaster and a roaster. A toaster is a device for frying bread pieces. Also, the unit allows to defrost the bread, if it was frozen, and to heat the delicious bun.

If the device looks like a small oven and has a door with a handle, then it is already roster. It includes not only the functions of a toaster, but also helps to prepare hot sandwiches, to fry sausages. With its help, you can bake flour products, fry coffee beans and bake meat, fish and vegetables.

The roaster for sandwiches has a more extended functional as opposed to a toaster. It can replace an electric oven, a grill, a waffle iron, a sandwich maker, and sometimes a microwave oven.

Rules of care for the roster

The roaster ought to be cleaned from grease and dirt after each use, otherwise the waste of the working process will accumulate, which can cause smoke and an unpleasant smell. Before cleaning the appliance, it must be disconnected from the outlet and allowed to cool slightly. Remove the grate and baking tray, wash them in warm water with a detergent.

The outer side of the unit is wiped with a damp cloth and detergent, as it gets dirty. The inner surface of the walls is treated the same way.
You can not clean the roaster and its parts with abrasive materials, metal brushes and other aggressive chemicals, this can damage the coating.

The device must be stored and used only in a dry room with positive temperatures of at least + 5 ° C and relative air humidity of about 80%.

Cost

The price of the devices fluctuates in a fairly large price range. The simplest models with a small capacity can be purchased at a price of one thousand rubles. More powerful devices of famous firms cost from 6 thousand rubles.

Customer Reviews

They note that it is an excellent option for a small kitchen electrical household appliance - roster, reviews. He was appreciated by people who did not allow the size of the room to install a full-fledged oven. With their words, the device prepares quickly and deliciously. Rosters for hot toasts just save lovers of this meal in the morning.

These consumers note that the appliance completely replaces the oven. Has a timer, compact. It is able to work in three modes. Has a beautiful modern design. Allows you to achieve a delicious crispy crust. Evenly warms the bread. With appropriate baits, delicious waffles, sausages in the dough, pies and patties are obtained. There is power adjustment and LED indication of the working process.

Among the shortcomings, which are mainly noted in simple and cheap models, are: short cord, flimsy design (for IRIT models), small power and timer, designed for 15 minutes.

There are people who did not like the device at all. They note that sandwiches are baked here for a long time. Bread is badly toasted. These individuals, and could not fully use it.