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Oven Buying Guide

Oven

Buying Guide

Looking for a new oven or cooker? With so many options on the market, choosing the right one can be tricky. Do you want a traditional gas fuelled range cooker for your country cottage, or maybe you’re looking for a sleek electric built-in oven for your city apartment? Whatever you’re looking for, we’ll help you find the perfect one for you.

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Single ovens

Single ovens have one large cooking capacity with 64 litres as standard, although they can run as large as 115L. Standard ovens come with a grill, conventional oven and fan functions while premium models can include special cook modes and self-cleaning options. Compact ovens are smaller and are around the same size as a built in microwave oven at around 45cm high. They're always electric and are a good option for smaller kitchens.

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Double ovens

Need more space for your ever-growing family? Look no further than a double oven with two generous cavities. Main oven capacities range from around 50-75L while the smaller top ovens have 35-60L capacities. Like single ovens, they can be built under the counter or built-in at eye level.

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Cookers & range cookers

Big, hearty and traditional, range cookers and normal cookers are the freestanding juggernauts of cooking appliances. They usually come in a few standard widths that all manufacturers stick to: cookers 50, 55, 60cm and ranges 90,100,110cm; but make sure to measure for that perfect fit. Electric, gas or dual fuel, ranges can have as many as four oven cavities and seven burners on its stove or hob. Due to their size, you may need to check that you have an adequate power source - most will require at least a 32 amp outlet.

Key Features

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Grill

Standard grills will give your dishes that lovely crisp finish, while a double grill is ideal for making that extra large lasagne golden brown. And, a variable grill will let you set the precise temperature for complete control. Shop now.

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Smart

Smart ovens let you cook with a tap of your finger. You can select and adjust settings and keep an eye on your food’s progress, all from the convenience of an app on your phone. Shop now.

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Steam

Steam cooking delivers excellent results because it retains the moisture. This means roast meats are perfectly succulent and cakes are beautifully baked. Shop now.

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Self-Cleaning

From pyrolytic cleaning that burns away food stains, to catalytic liners that absorb grease, modern ovens come with lots of handy cleaning options, so you can put those marigolds away.

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Temperature probe

Enjoy precise cooking with a built-in temperature probe. This clever tech lets you cook meats at the perfect temperature for delicious results. Shop now.

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Fan-assisted oven

Fan-assisted ovens use a fan at the back to spread heat evenly throughout every corner. This means those salmon fillets, roasties or cupcakes will be beautifully cooked wherever you place them. Shop now.

How much does it cost to run ?

Electric ovens and cookers use fewer units of energy than gas, however, gas models will still be cheaper to run, as they cost less per unit of energy than electric models. You should also factor in the size of the appliance when considering cost effectiveness, with a larger cavity naturally costing more to use than a smaller one. Electric ovens are still more popular because they come with loads of cooking features.

FAQ

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