IN lately Built-in models are becoming increasingly popular. They can be electric or gas. This household appliance fits perfectly with any stylistic design. Due to the installation features, it is a single unit with the countertop. This solution gives a certain charm to the entire kitchen space.

Hobs "Hephaestus"

In this review we will consider several models of the Belarusian manufacturer. Special attention deserves the Hephaestus hob. Reviews about this brand are mostly positive. Each consumer can choose a device based on personal preferences. All modern hobs are equipped with many convenient functions and are significantly different from their predecessors. In this article you will be able to familiarize yourself with the types of devices and their additional capabilities. This information will help when choosing and purchasing equipment.

Currently, Belarusian products trademark"Hephaestus" is popular in Russia. There is a wide range of different models of hobs on the market. They all have many differences. First of all, each device is made in an original design key. The product is available in three modifications: electrical panels, gas and combined. Also, each of the models has certain technical characteristics. Their popularity lies in the fact that Hephaestus produces high-quality products that meet European standards. Let's take a closer look at the types hobs.

Varieties by food type

As mentioned above, gas, electric and combined appliances can be found in the Hephaestus model line. A gas hob operates on the basis of blue fuel, while an electric hob operates on electricity. But what does combined mean? This type The hob can be powered by a gas cylinder and, if necessary, switched to power. Considering that in Russian Federation Today, blue fuel is cheaper than electricity, so gas models are very popular. They are a device with four burners (in some versions there may be two or three), located directly on the surface, and simple, convenient controls. Some models are equipped with electric ignition. It is worth noting that Hephaestus gas hobs have an attractive appearance and an operating principle that is understandable to everyone. These criteria in general will provide a lot of positive emotions when operating equipment.

Safer to use. When installing such stoves, you must make sure that the wiring in the room is powerful enough. Unlike gas, the surface electric models easy to clean. To do this, it is enough to apply special remedy onto the surface and leave for a couple of minutes. After this, lightly wipe the equipment with a clean napkin. Separately, I would like to note that the Hephaestus company cares about its consumers and strives to provide safe products high quality, the most convenient to use.

Highlights of Electric Hobs

Currently, more and more buyers are choosing Hephaestus electric hobs. But there is nothing surprising in this. This technique provides a number of advantages. Firstly, it is safety during operation. The electric version does not include open fire, and in operating mode, gas leakage is completely eliminated. Secondly, these models do not consume oxygen during cooking, which is impossible when using gas burners. Thirdly, when cleaning this type of equipment you do not need to make any effort. special effort, since the surface does not include gratings and has an even and smooth structure. And fourthly, they are installed in houses with large numbers of floors, where, for safety reasons, a gas pipe is not provided.

Advantages

Hobs "Hephaestus" have been delighting domestic buyers for a long time. Many people know first-hand about their quality. Speaking about the advantages of this type of equipment, it is worth highlighting the long service life, reliable and high-quality performance, and the use of high-quality materials.

A significant advantage of built-in hobs is savings kitchen space. After installing such a device, the room becomes much more spacious, and most importantly, more functional.

According to reviews from people who already use appliances from the Hephaestus company, the hob copes well with all its responsibilities.

Types of coating

A wide range of models allows you to choose a device that will have an enamel or aluminum coating on the working surface. There is also a built-in Hephaestus hob made of stainless steel or glass ceramics. Any coating copes well with thermal and mechanical loads. However, each of them has minor drawbacks. For example, if a heavy object falls onto an enamel coating, the paint may chip. But glass ceramic surface has more of an aesthetic disadvantage - it often leaves marks from water or fingers. Aluminum-coated devices are less demanding.

Glass ceramic hobs look very impressive. Each buyer will be able to choose a model in black or white, and, if desired, choose a work surface with a beautiful design embossed on it. Such models are equipped with four burners, a small display and a control panel. They are of the induction type.

Gefest CBH 4220

Let's look at a specific example of the products of the Hephaestus company. The cooking model SVN 4220 has following sizes: 5.5 x 76.5 x 53 cm. The surface is covered with glass ceramics. There are 4 burners in total, one of them has an oval heating zone. The control panel is located on the side, there is a timer and a sound signal. Touch type switches. Rated power - 7 kW. The only drawback, according to customer reviews, is the rapid contamination of the ceramic coating.

Gefest SG SN 1211 K30

What other options does the Belarusian company Hephaestus offer to the consumer? Hob gas model SG SN 1211 K30 has dimensions: 9.5 x 59 x 51 cm. The surface is covered with enamel. Equipped with four burners: the largest - 3 kW, two medium ones - 1.7 kW, small - 1 kW. The panel is made of stainless steel and is controlled by rotary switches. There is electric ignition. The device is equipped with a gas control system. The control panel is located on the right.

I think you are familiar with the Soviet gas stoves Hephaestus, which stood in almost every house some 30 years ago. Today we will get acquainted with the models of hobs that the brand is ready to offer today. I will show the value of gas appliances from the technical and practical side and try to make your choice easier.

Model	Dimensions (w*d) cm	Installation dimensions (cm)
Gefest SG CH 1210	59*52	55.4*49
Gefest CH 1211 K30	59*51	56*48.6
GEFEST CH 1211	59*51	57*49

I'll say this: Gefest gas hobs are a prominent representative of economy-class appliances and successfully compete in this segment with manufacturers from European countries. All devices have Belarusian registration, which is gratifying.

Judge for yourself: the country produces excellent equipment, what does large-scale mechanical engineering cost! The hobs are, of course, rustic, but this is fully justified by the fabulous price. But such simplicity will serve you almost endlessly. You'd rather get tired of the device than break it.

Please note that the risk of getting married still exists. However, the company’s service network is quite developed and there will be no problems replacing the device if factory problems are detected. Plus, I like that it's easier to find parts if replacements are needed. You don't have to shell out a ton of money to find, say, a new burner or switch.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Buying any item brings with it both advantages and disadvantages. And it is in this context that I want to reveal the properties of Gefest gas hobs.

The general advantages I see are as follows:

• First of all, I love the fabulous price. You do not overpay for the brand and other marketing tinsel. The cost of the device is determined by its characteristics and that’s all. Believe me, it's great;
• With the purchase of a panel you get the opportunity to prepare familiar dishes. Note that as many as 4 burners are available at a very reasonable cost. You can cook up to 4 dishes at the same time, without limiting yourself in recipes. I’m generally silent about the quality of food cooked on gas - if you know how to handle burners, it will remain at a consistently high level;
• you get the opportunity to make rational choices. If you want to save money, you can purchase a model without gas control and with mechanical ignition. If you plan to spend a little more money - with gas control and automatic ignition;
• I’ll add affordable after-sales service to the overall list of pluses;
• The delivery kit allows you to immediately connect the panel to any energy source. You won’t have to worry about this, although you still can’t do it without a gas technician.

The general disadvantages are:

• The ease of assembly and execution of gas hobs makes you smile. This is not bad in itself, however, do not count on the presence of such features as double-triple crown, express burners, etc.
• Belarusian appliances are a bit wooden. Here and there a crackle, here and there a whistle, here and there a slight play. In general, this does not affect the operation of the device, but spoils the overall impression.

Selection factors

Please note that in terms of external characteristics, devices from the Gefest brand differ little from each other, except in color and the side of the control panel.

Panel type

Belarusians offer enameled and stainless steel.

Look at the picture that emerges:

• stainless steel is practically indestructible and practical option. The gas work table is quite resistant to mechanical shocks, even heavy ones cast iron frying pans or the cauldrons will not leave marks on it. Maintenance is quite simple, but the manufacturer warns against using abrasives and steel wool when cleaning the surface. Otherwise, it will be scratched and lose its aesthetic appearance. As for the design, I can say that it is universal, but it is not the most modern solution;
• enameled steel - I can call this option the most budget-friendly of all existing ones, the most economical of all economical. Durability of use depends on the quality of the enamel. I've seen panels where top layer lost its original characteristics after five years. Hephaestus is somewhere in the middle in this regard. I won’t say that the enamel will not peel off within 20 years, but even in the first years of operation it will remain intact. Maintaining a gas work table is straightforward.

Cast iron grates

Black cast iron is the most best solution for gas hob. Why? Firstly, it is durable and stable. You can place a bucket of future jellied meat on the gas table and the dish will be successfully cooked. In addition, almost anything can be spilled on cast iron grates - soup, compote, vinegar, sulfuric acid - the material will withstand all tests and remain intact. In terms of cleaning, you will have to try, but no grilles are free of this. The product will not burn or lose its appearance over time.

I have heard comments that cast iron is brittle and can crack if hit hard. As an expert who has worked on countless cooktops with these grates, I don't know how to hit cast iron to make it crumble. It may well be possible if you hit it with a sledgehammer as hard as you can. But in everyday life this does not matter. Believe me, the product will last a long time.

Gas control

A very useful thing. Imagine the picture: everything is fun and wonderful, cabbage soup is cooking on the stove. The liquid flowing from the saucepan extinguishes the flame. So, it is the gas control that will stop the fuel supply, and you will be safe. However, this does not free you from control of the cooking process - the soup must be cooked in the end. It is in the spectrum of my last thought that I will say that the thing is useful, but not necessary. If you are already in the kitchen and see the flame burning, you don’t have to overpay for this option, although it does add peace of mind. The choice is yours!

Automatic electric ignition

The brand offers panels with different options to choose from. You can purchase device with mechanical ignition. This will save money, but not as convenient as we would like. You will have to learn how to manipulate the rotary switch and the ignition button at the same time.

The automatic version is triggered by a piezoelectric element built into the handles, so that all actions consist of one movement. To be fair, I note that Belarusians’ automatic ignition is somewhat wooden.

Connection type

Cooking gas surfaces can be connected to centralized system gas supply, and to the cylinder with liquefied gas. I like that all panels are adapted to working pressure our networks. If you use a cylinder, you will need additional jets. Their purchase will not cause problems and serious costs.

Burner type

Please note that the manufacturer offers 4-burner models. This is the optimal solution for big family. Gas itself works quickly and will not make you wait too long for food to cook, however, all frills are excluded. Keep this in mind when choosing.

I can outline the advantages of the model as follows:

• If you do not take into account the wooden ignition, the operation of the device is quite comfortable. You can prepare 10 liters of soup, easily place a bowl of fruit on the table burners for making jam and other large and heavy utensils. Housewives quite often lack this freedom of action with the vaunted glass ceramics. Depending on the cooking principle, you can fix the “small flame” position, for example, when stewing or simmering dishes;
• I have noticed more than once that the simpler the better. Having examined the hob, I can confidently say about the reliability of the control unit. The interior design and appearance are not satisfactory;
• fabulous price!
• excellent equipment - in addition to the grates, the delivery set includes accessories for connecting the stove to any source of gas supply and installation.

In practice, you can expect some disadvantages:

• rubber bands placed on the bottom surface of the gratings will fly off the third time they come into contact with moisture. This is a small thing, but later cast iron can scratch the enamel. If such an incident happens, you better glue them back;
• Please note that the stove is manufactured according to the Belarusian standard; installation will require a little more space compared to similar models;
• lack of gas control function, protective shutdown, blocking.

About the brand's hobs GEFEST in the video:

Gefest CH 1211 K30

The Belarusian manufacturer has stepped forward and offers us a wide variety of hobs. Model GEFEST CH 1211 K30 runs on gas, and you can connect both to the centralized line and to the cylinder. I note that All adapters (nozzles) will have to be purchased separately, well, or you can just pay the gas guy for everything.

The laconic design immediately caught my attention. Appearance panels, frankly, makes me smile. The basis of the device is stainless steel, where there are four platforms for placing burners and a small side. I mean, it is he who should protect against leakage of spilled broth. Crowning all this splendor two cast iron grates(one for two burners). Please note that you can order a set of profile welded gratings, which is gratifying.

Control is carried out by rotary switches. The control unit is arranged vertically and placed along right hand, I found it convenient. However, it is extremely inconvenient that the manufacturer introduced two-handed ignition. I understand that this is economy class, but this reminds me Stone Age. You will have to get used to simultaneously pressing the ignition button and turning the dial with light pressure. To be honest, I got it right the third time.

I note that the flame responds responsively to the rotation of the handles and you can lock the handle in the “small flame” mode. This is useful when you need to quickly capture low heat. The burners are placed as conveniently as possible– the most popular (express and max) in the front, and the two standard ones in the back.

I will group the practical advantages of the model as follows:

• affordable price. Against the backdrop of quite decent functionality, the hob can be a real gift;
• the device is durable and reliable, it is not afraid of bowls of jam and buckets of jellied meat;
• easy maintenance – cleaning the cast iron grates and the table itself will not cause any hassle. As detergent you can use dishwashing gel;
• gas control is the main option for your safety.

Among the disadvantages were the following practical properties:

• wooden electric ignition;
• Accidentally spilling liquid on the burner will seriously interfere with the cooking process. You will have to either change the burner or wait until it dries out;
• Don’t expect maximum power; there are no double or triple burners.

Gefest CH 1211

I immediately liked the gas hob GEFEST CH 1211. She looks cute and cute, but that's not the main thing. I have no doubt about the reliability of the gas table, since it is made of high-quality stainless steel. The white enamel coating successfully masks all possible stains, so you won't spend an extra second cleaning.

It is obvious that the manufacturer took into account a number of previous mistakes and made the hob one of the most successful in model range. Now I'm talking about electric ignition, which previously left much to be desired. IN GEFEST CH 1211 ignition is built into the handles, – you can light the stove with one movement of the stove.

I will note one more important option - presence of gas control function. Of course, just a few decades ago everyone used gas stoves perfectly without any control and did not experience any discomfort. Today, the issue of safety is more acute, and I am glad that the company’s engineers took this issue into account.

I will group the advantages of the model as follows:

• efficient and high-quality preparation of any dishes. The slab will successfully pass the test aluminum pans, copper basins, cast iron frying pans etc. You will not receive restrictions on the use of utensils and recipes. In addition, dishes can be moved on cast iron grates like on a chessboard - nothing will tip over or spill;
• In addition to the gas control function, the manufacturer claims first class electrical safety. A definite plus for your overall security;
• hooray! – ignition is built into the handles;
• thoughtful ergonomics – I consider the location of the burners to be optimal for the convenience of every housewife;
• super price.

Among the disadvantages I can list the following properties:

• The gear design of the burners causes a whistle to occur at low heating levels. If you fix the “small flame” position, an extraneous sound will be heard. This is not critical, but still a minus;
• The stove does not provide maximum combustion power. The absence of a double or triple flame can have an impact during long-term operation. Consider your culinary needs when choosing a product.

Conclusions

Now I can give definitive advice on choosing a gas hob from a Belarusian manufacturer.

Savings for the thrifty

If you do not want to spend too much money and are not chasing additional features, consider the Gefest SG CH 1210 model. An excellent option for use in an apartment or country house. The socket will cope perfectly with its main purpose - cooking. However, keep in mind that saving does not provide any convenience. Here no gas control(however, I already said that it is not necessary in some cases), and ignition is implemented mechanically. In addition, I found a number of minor flaws, but they are not critical. If you don’t want to save at this price, pay attention to 3-burner gas hobs. They are available at an affordable price, but are more functional.

Reasonable price/quality ratio

I immediately liked the device Gefest CH 1211. This nice device is equipped with everything you need - automatic ignition, gas control, and the quality of the burners and gas table has not caused any complaints. Great solution for such a price. I doubt that in this price segment you will find the same high-quality analogue and will not overpay for the brand. A definite recommendation! However, I ask you to reconsider your culinary habits, since you will not get maximum combustion power (I'm talking about a double, triple crown).

The latest model Gefest CH 1211 K30 is also not bad, you can also evaluate its capabilities at home, however, you should make sure that the liquid does not flood the burners. By the way, I have seen excellent burner power characteristics in Bosch gas hobs. Check them out for more options.

Evgeniya S. 01/15/2020

This was my first time visiting this store. I ordered household appliances for the kitchen. Only for the kitchen!!! The next day I had to change the delivery time, they made the changes without any problems and informed me that delivery would be when it was convenient for me. Delivered at the appointed time, there were no complaints about the order or execution. The quality of service is excellent! I recommend this store for shopping.

Olga A. 01/09/2020

At HouseBT I decided to choose a watch on the strong recommendation of friends) From huge selection my eyes just ran wide, but I wasn’t confused and called the number indicated hotline. The consultant helped me choose a wonderful cube - the Irit IR-600 table clock, I can’t get enough of it for a month now! Before ordering, I looked at the prices for these watches in other stores - they were about the same, but in this store they were still lower than everyone else) Delivery is fast, thanks for the work!

Ekaterina I. 12/30/2019

Promptly inform about the status of the order and its receipt for pickup. I liked that they warned me about the need to pay for delivery in cash. Thanks to this, there were no unexpected surprises.
Pleasant employee when issuing orders, attentive. A small request - please add the operating hours of the pick-up point to the SMS notification! That would be absolutely convenient!)))

Daria S. 12/28/2019

This is not the first time I order from your store. Attract optimal prices, convenient interface of the online store. Everything is clear and convenient. I bought a refrigerator and washing machine. Everything works. Delivered quickly and brought into the apartment. Payment in hand upon delivery, after checking the equipment.

sapfir68bk 12/24/2019

A quick call for placing an order, a competent and friendly attitude from the manager, control until the end of receiving the order

Moskvich 12/23/2019

I was pleased with the store, I bought a Philips iron at a price that was a third less than in other stores, all at the office. guarantee, I recommend taking it from them, I picked it up by pick-up, yes, it costs 50 rubles, but you can pick it up from different parts of Moscow, as convenient for you. An employee checked the iron on site, the communication was very polite and inviting, everyone would like to work like this at their jobs)))