Tecno Cooker hood, hub and oven review

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Tecno - I've been using their hoods and hubs since 2018, both chimney and the slim line, plus their oven. Got them at a warehouse sale for a good price. My logic for getting them? 

It's a local brand, so parts should be easy to find and the price was really good. Under 2.5k for two hoods, a hub, an oven, an induction cooker plus some freebies including a microwave.

Here's a link to the items:

This is a real sucker:
https://www.tecno.com.sg/product/tecno-high-suction-chimney-cooker-hood/



Also got this:
https://www.tecno.com.sg/product/th-999d/

Another powerful item, albeit a bit thick



https://www.tecno.com.sg/product/tecno-3-burner-90cm-stainless-steel-cooker-hob-with-inferno-wok-burner-technology/

It's nice to have a middle section to place a bowl or two:
Key Features
Powerful flame with 1 large Inferno Wok Burner, 1 Rapid burner, 1 Semi-Rapid Burner;
Smooth turning valves;
Ergonomic design fits 1 XXL-sized Wok and 2 medium pots all at once;
Premium grade SU304 stainless steel cooktop;
Equipped with instant ignition safety valve;
Variable valve system allows the large inferno wok burner to double up for both the heaviest frying and the lightest simmering;
High-strength aluminium alloy burners and brass burner caps make for long lasting components;
Heavy Duty Cast Iron Pan & Wok supports;
Cool-touch designer knobs.

https://www.tecno.com.sg/product/tecno-2-burner-built-in-induction-cooker-hob-2/



https://www.tecno.com.sg/product/7-multi-function-electric-built-in-oven-built-in-oven/



Key Features
7 multi-functions
Digital programmer for automatic preset cooking
58 Litre net capacity
Upsized convection fan for uniform heating results
Temperature regulating thermostat 0-250c
Oven light, Grill
Cool touch doors
Cavity cooling system with tangential cooling fan
Equipped with Turnspit
Oven grid and drip pan inclusive

IMO, either go for a Jap made Fujioh, or go basic.. because after many cooking sessions, they will all look around the same.

The key parts are the metal part holding your pot, and can it take the weight and is it the right shape.

Second, is the flame hot enough and how is the delivery of the flame, eg how many rings there are for your style of cooking. They are familiar with wok cooking and works fine.

Note that Tecno uses a battery to light the flame, others like Bosch use a power source. 

Their oven is a basic one, simple and like a Toyota perhaps, simple means less things to spoil. Less frills.

Their hoods are well designed, albeit a bit noisy. But the suction is fantastic, and regardless of how smoky the cooking it, it will work well. Easy to maintain too, as there is an oil collection drain. To me, that is very important if you do real cooking.

The lamp is a bit weak, I wish it was brighter. I also hoped the slim hood was slimmer, but it's a small issue. Noise is significant, and you have to shout to hear your partner when it's on.



The induction cooker is fast, simple to use and easy to clean. It also has a fan, so it does get a tad noisy, but it works fine.

If you opt for the more branded names, you probably have to double your budget to get the same items, so I'm prepared to change them if they spoil, but so far so good.






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