With the purchase of a multicooker, you don’t have to stand at the stove for hours, and you can devote free time to your favorite pastime or rest. Universal household appliances can cook almost any dish and copes with baking perfectly. But, how much do such services cost and is it profitable to cook on electricity? If this factor is of great importance, then before buying, you should specify which slow cooker has power: after all, not only the amount of electricity consumed, for which you have to pay, but also the capabilities of the device depend on this indicator. Whether it will be a lot or a little, each buyer is determined for himself.
How much power can a multicooker consume per hour?
The level of electricity consumption in each model is different and depends on several factors:
- Design features
- Number of automatic and manual programs
- Selected temperature and program modes
- Bowl volume
Average power consumption by different models
For each model, descriptions of technical characteristics are given and it is necessarily indicated how much the device consumes kilowatts per hour. Therefore, before deciding to purchase a kitchen machine, it is necessary to compare several brands. For a good example, it is advisable to choose the most popular brands. REDMOND, Polaris and Philips models, which are presented in a wide assortment, are in high demand among consumers. Each model is distinguished by technical characteristics and functionality.
According to users, the best multicookers Redmond are:
- Series RMK-M452, RMC-M252 and RMC-M The rated power of the devices is 860 W, the bowl is 5 l, the number of programs operating in automatic mode is 13 and 16. Manual temperature settings are provided for MasterShef Light, Multi-Cook and 3D heating.
- The RMC-M4505 series with a 3 liter bowl consumes 500 watts. The number of automatic programs - 9, there is an additional Multi-cook mode. No 3D heating.
- The RMC-M4515 has a power consumption of 700 watts, a bowl capacity of 4 liters, and automatic programs - 6. The options are Multi-Cook, “Delayed Start” and “Keeping the Temperature”. No 3D heating.
Redmond RMK-M452
Redmond RMC-M4505
Redmond RMC-M4515
Multicookers Polaris:
- The EVO 0445DS series has a rated power of 860 watts. For users, such a device is a real find, since there are 36 automatic programs, manual settings. Additional options - “My Recipe Plus”, 3D heating, Multi-cook, automatic weighing of products. The volume of the pan is 5 liters.
Polaris EVO 0445DS
Polaris PMC 0351AD
Slow cookers Philips:
- The PMC 0351AD 600 W model is equipped with a 3-liter capacity and a small set of options - 10 automatic programs, Multipovar.
- The HD3134 series is equipped with a 3-liter bowl, 6 automatic programs are provided. There is no Multi-cook function and 3D heating. The rated power of the device is 660 watts.
- The HD3137 is equipped with a 980W heating element. The volume of the bowl is 5 liters, there are 15 automatic programs, Multipovar.
Philips HD3134
Philips HD3137
Bowl Volume Dependence and Power Consumption
Considering the models of multicookers of different brands, one and the same tendency is well traced: the larger the volume of the bowl, the higher the energy consumption. From this indicator depends on how the device meets its objectives.If the family is small or consists of one person, then it is enough to purchase equipment with a 3-liter pan. Compared to machines with a capacity of 5 liters, the energy consumed will decrease by almost half.
Devices with medium-volume bowls (2.5 to 3 liters) consume about 400 to 700 watts per 1 hour of operation. In devices where the volume of the bowl is from 4 to 5 liters, this figure is much higher and varies from 650 to 1000 watts per hour.
How to calculate electricity costs
Despite the fact that the power consumption in all multicookers is different, from 20 to 25% of the nominal indicator is spent on cooking one dish. It is not difficult to make calculations for any time regime. To count, you can take a program that takes up to 30 minutes to complete. For example, for a model with a rated power of 600 W, the cost of electricity will be 0.302 rubles or 30.24 kopecks.
(600 * 0.20) / 600 * 0.5 * 5.04 = 0.3024≈0.302 rubles.
*Note. In the calculation form presented above, a coefficient of 0.20 was taken and the current tariff for the Moscow region was 5.04 rubles per 1 kW / hour.
Cooking in a slow cooker every day for 1 hour and for a month, the cost of electricity will be a little more than 18.14 rubles (0.302 * 2 * 30). And even if the cooking time per day increases by an average of 2-3 hours, the amount will still not exceed 55 rubles per month.
This example shows that thanks to the cyclic scheme involved, consumption is significantly reduced, and the device uses only 120 watts in 1 hour of operation.
Is there a benefit from the multicooker?
The uniqueness of any multicooker model lies in the possibility of choosing a cooking program. The longer the automatic mode, the less the device spends power. Low consumption is obtained when the multicooker is working in the heating program. Temperature maintenance is carried out impulsively, short-term on and off. Models in which cooking takes place under pressure consumes even less energy, as the cooking process is accelerated and the time allotted is reduced by 2-3 times.
Knowing the features of the multicooker operation, and how the selected program mode affects the energy consumption, options such as "Extinguishing" or "Stewing" will not cause concern. Without turning off the device from the network for 3-4 hours a day, it will not result in a tidy sum. Compared to an electric stove or oven, you won’t be able to spend so many kilowatts — using such kitchen appliances will cost 2.5 times more.
