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We may choose food delivery out of convenience but in the back of our minds, we all know that home cooking is better for both our bodies and our wallets. It’s much easier to convince yourself to cook in a kitchen that not only functions but also looks sleek and modern.
I’ll be renovating at the end of the year and one of the names that several IDs suggested to me for the kitchen was Tecno. I visited the Tecno showroom to get a better sense of how a range of their products would fit in my kitchen (without busting my budget).
The complete Tecno kitchen
I am not the most ardent cook but I do love technology, so the Tecno showroom was quite an interesting space to explore. Those who love cooking could easily spend hours here oohing and aahing over their huge range of style-meets-technology products.
My aim was to get the basics, which included a hob, an oven and a range hood.
Tecno Hob
The hob is usually the centre of any cooking space, and I really wanted something that would be able to handle the load when I entertain but also fit the minimalist, practical vision I have for my home. My choice was the Tecno Matte Series Glass Hob T3388TGSV.
This is a true kitchen powerhouse. If you stir-fry often, you will love the Inferno wok burner that creates incredibly long and intense flames. Watching it in action was like watching my favourite carrot cake uncle do his smoky thing. If you want pro-grade wok hei at home, this Tecno hob is the tool to use.
I am more of an agak-agak cook but if you are one of those precision-in-the-kitchen aficionados, you will love the Variable Valve System. This simple but brilliant invention allows you to adjust the inner and outer rings of flame individually.
It’s a level of precise control that lets you simmer delicate sauces and sear on high heat on the same ring.
Tecno Hood
One of my main concerns with cooking and then hosting is that the lingering smell of smoke and different dishes doesn’t dissipate quickly enough. I want my guests to be greeted by the scent of sandalwood, cedarwood and hinoki at the door, not sambal and oyster sauce.
A model like the Tecno KD5088 Ultra-High Suction Chimney Hood with Auto Clean does the job well. I was immediately attracted to it even before I learned the specs and details — its clean, angular lines fit right into my vision of an understated home.
The electronic sensor touch controls are paired with a clear LED display, which could be useful for older cooks. Don’t want to smear your beautiful new hood with flour and oil? This model has Gesture Controls so you can turn it on or off hands-free.
Low, High and Boost modes will handle the fumes from light meals as well as party smorgasbords, with peak suction strength of 1,800m3/h.
That number means nothing to you, right? Well, in practical terms, it’s the equivalent of sucking out all the air in the average 4-room HDB in just under 8 minutes! Despite all that power, the hood utilises a quiet and energy-efficient DC motor; we easily held a conversation standing right next to it.
Cleaning is made easy with a heated auto-clean function that heats and softens oil residue on the fan blades. It activates automatically after 60 hours of operation.
Tecno Oven
Don’t tell anyone but, one day, I would like to bake. My significant other (who jealously guards her many baking recipes from me) insisted that the Tecno 16 Multi-Function Full Steam-Convection Combi Built-in Oven (TBO-650 STM) would be perfect for her.
Firstly, it’s a beast of an oven with an extra-large 70-litre capacity. 16 modes, including true convection, air frying and 4 dedicated steam settings let it take over multiple appliance duties. The touch control panel and steam self-clean and dry function are very practical.
Aspiring chefs will appreciate the separate temperature control, which lets you set different heating temperatures for the top and bottom. I aspire to create perfect artisan breads with crisp crusts and the softest centres.
I’m gonna outbake her, just you wait. For starters, though, I think the 68 preset smart recipes will be more down my alley.
Who is Tecno best for?
If you are renovating, Tecno’s refined designs will fit right into your vision for stylish yet practical spaces.
I am a fledgling in the kitchen, so I appreciate the beginner guides and help-along features Tecno includes in its products. The missus is much more adept and she loves the level of precision and control, coupled with the raw power of the hob, hood and oven.
If you care for the environment, you’ll be happy to know that Tecno’s R&D team is in the continuous pursuit of greener, more environmentally-friendly products.
Where can I buy the Tecno kitchen range featured here?
The Tecno range of products are available at all leading retailers — Harvey Norman, Courts, Gain City, AudioHouse, Best Denki and Kong Tai Electrical — with the full range available at the Tecno showroom (address below), as well as their online store. They are also available on Shopee and Lazada.
Tecno Hob T 3388TGSV: TECNO Lazada Shopee
Tecno KD5088: TECNO Lazada Shopee
Tecno TBO-650 STM Oven: TECNO Lazada Shopee
Do we recommend Tecno products?
As someone who is renovating on a mid-sized budget soon, I feel that the Tecno range of kitchen products is just right for me.
I strongly recommend you visit any of their authorised retailers or the Tecno showroom to get the best sense of how the products will look and feel in your home, as well as to appreciate the premium finish. They easily compare looks-wise to much more expensive alternatives, and have the specs and features to back it up.
*This post is brought to you in partnership with Tecno.
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