Based in the ancient northern Italian city of Modena - home to car makers Ferrari and Lamborghini, and balsamic vinegar - Glem Gas has produced high quality cookers since 1959.
Emilia Glem is the Australian subsidiary of Glem Gas SpA, a family-owned company.
Glem Gas is still in the business of manufacturing cooking appliances in its own factories and today exports to Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia.
In 2007 Emilia Glem introduces Australia to a new line of cooking appliances for passionate cooks. Made with characteristic Italian design flair and quality components, combined with leading manufacturing technology for today’s kitchen, the latest Glem range is an exciting step forward. Glem appliances are designed to provide cooks with more control over their cooking results.
One of the biggest decisions in purchasing an oven is whether to choose gas or electricity; the efficiency and environmental benefits of gas versus the convenience and ease of electricity.
Why choose gas?
Most professional cooks use gas for its clean, economical and fast heating features. With only 1/3 of the greenhouse gas emissions of electricity (www.greenhouse.gov.au) gas is also a good choice for the environment.
Gas has a faster oven cavity heat up and gas cooktops have the advantage of rapid heat response when the flame is adjusted. Glem gas ovens achieve even heat distribution through fan assistance, eliminating cold spots and allowing baking on more than one shelf at a time.
Gas produces a moist heat which minimises drying out and shrinkage, perfect for roasting meats.
Why choose electric?
For homes not connected to the gas supply, electric ovens provide an efficient alternative. Electric ovens are renowned for producing a dry heat, appropriate for baking pastries and biscuits and giving a crisp result.
Glem electric ovens have the added advantage of programmability, enabling them to be switched off and on at a pre-set time. Most Glem electric ovens have more than one cooking function allowing heat to be applied from the top, centre or bottom.
Electric cooktops have improved with faster heat up and cool down times. The Glem electric ceramic cooktops with their high efficiency and enhanced design features are a great alternative to gas.