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Ovens Buying Guide.

Ovens Buying Guide

The kitchen is the heart of the home and the centrepiece is the oven. It's an appliance you rely on and turn to every day, so it's important to get it right. It can be overwhelming thinking about the style, size and functions you may need. We've put together a guide to help you define exactly what you need to look out for, so you can pick an oven that will suit your cooking needs and lifestyle.

What's new in ovens?

Ovens now have lots of convenient features to make cooking easier, and multifunction ovens come loaded with lots of specialist functions to help you cook like a pro.

Temperature Probes.

Self Cleaning

Scrubbing the oven for hours on end is a thing of the past with self cleaning ovens taking care of oven cleaning.

Pyrolytic ovens use very high temperatures to burn away grease

Catalytic linings soak up grease and using the heat while cooking clean it away

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Temperature Probes.

Temperature Probe

Take the guesswork out of cooking with a temperature probe that monitors the core temperature of your food for precision cooking.

Monitor the temperature of your food in real-time as you cook

The probe can alert you or switch the oven off when a specified temperature is reached

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Air Fry.

Air Fry

Some ovens now come with a built in air fryer function so you can make crispy fried food with less oil.

Save countertop space with a built in air fryer oven

Get all the benefits of an air fryer in a larger oven cavity

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Steam Ovens.

Steam

Steam ovens are a versatile kitchen tool perfect for cooking healthy meals full of flavour.

Steam cooking retains vitamins and nutrients

Cooking with steam keeps natural flavours and texture

Use little to no added oil to make healthier food

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How will it fit?

Built-In Ovens.

Built-In Ovens

Built in ovens are placed within a column cabinet. This makes lifting dishes in and out of the oven much easier as there's no bending required, great for hefty cookware.

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Built-Under Ovens.

Built-Under Ovens

Built under ovens are fitted underneath a worktop. Saving space built under ovens can be installed underneath a hob perfect for kitchens where space may be limited.

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How will it fit?

Single Ovens.

Single Ovens

Single ovens are perfect for everyday cooking with a grill and plenty of space to cook for all the family.

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Double Ovens.

Double Ovens

Double ovens give you two cavities to cook in so you can cook multiple dishes at once and there's always a grill in the smaller top oven.

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Oven Types?

Many modern ovens are multifunctional allowing you to cook in a variety of ways.

Conventional Ovens.

Conventional

Conventional ovens use top and bottom heating elements to heat the interior without a fan to circulate the heat.

Heat is not circulated so cooking could be uneven unless the dish is turned while cooking

Takes longer to heat up than fan/fan-assisted ovens

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Fan-Assisted Ovens.

Fan-Assisted

Fan assisted ovens use heating elements in the top and bottom of the oven with a fan to circulate the air.

Heat is circulated for even temperature distribution and consistent results throughout the oven

Heats up faster than a conventional oven

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Fan Ovens.

Fan

Fan ovens utilise a ring heating element at the back of the oven with a fan to circulate the heat.

Heat is circulated for even temperature distribution and consistent results throughout the oven

Heats up faster than a fan assisted/conventional oven

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Steam Ovens.

Steam

Steam ovens use high temperature steam to cook food and tend to have a water tank without the need for plumbing in.

Healthier food steam cooking retains vitamins and minerals.

Keeps food texture for crisp vegetables and delicious chicken or fish

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Oven Cleaning Types?

Some ovens have cleaning functions to make keeping your oven clean easier.

Hydrolytic Cleaning Ovens.

Hydrolytic Cleaning

Hydrolytic ovens use steam to help soften grease and dirt in the oven interior. After running the hydrolytic cleaning programme the fat and food residue can then be easily wiped away.

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Catalytic Cleaning Ovens.

Catalytic Cleaning

Catalytic ovens have specially treated linings which quickly absorbs grease and when the oven is heated to normal baking temperatures the grease is broken down in the background while you cook so you can clean the oven easily when finished cooking.

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Pyrolytic Cleaning Ovens.

Pyrolytic Cleaning

Pyrolytic ovens use high temperatures exceeding 300°C to break down any grease inside the oven to a fine ash which can be easily wiped away with a damp cloth. This self cleaning function leaves the oven interior spotless without the need for scrubbing or any harsh chemicals.

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Other things to consider

Warranty

Warranty

Warranties cover your oven during a set period and mean you’ll be able to get it repaired, or even replaced, for free if anything were to go wrong, giving you extra peace of mind.

Installation

Installation & Recycle

We offer services that make getting your new oven up and running a breeze. Our installation options cover gas and electric oven installations for all sizes of ovens.
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FAQS FOR OVENS


Are there different oven sizes?

The standard oven width is 60cm, heights can vary depending on the amount of cavities. It’s always best to check the dimensions on the product page before ordering and if you’re replacing an existing appliance, make sure to measure up your space carefully.

What oven capacity do I need?

If you are cooking for one or two then you will not need a large oven capacity, however if you have a family or you like to entertain you would need a larger oven capacity. We have ovens that range from under 30L to above 80L.

Do I need a built in or built under oven?

Single ovens can be installed in either built in or built under position. If you would like a double oven, you need to decide where to position it in your kitchen before you choose. Double ovens are designed to be installed in a column at head height, or under your worktop, but not all sizes with suit both positions.

Where does my oven need to be positioned?

Your oven will always need to be positioned near the fuel supply. If you go for a single oven you can choose to build it in or under. Whereas with a double oven, you need to decide whether you want it built in or under first, as there are two different sizes to suit each fit.

Do electric ovens have a plug?

There are some ovens which require hardwiring and some ovens that can be simply plugged in, there are also a few which can be converted to be plugged in. You’ll be able to clearly see which of our ovens can be plugged in.

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Are electric ovens better than gas or is a gas oven better than electric?

There are many differences between gas and electric ovens and when deciding on which to pick you should consider what kind of cooking you plan to use your oven for. Electric ovens offer a variety of cooking functions while gas ovens only offer traditional static cooking, electric ovens deliver consistent temperatures while gas ovens temperatures can fluctuate, and gas ovens are quicker to heat up than electric ovens

How much will installation cost?

The price of installing a gas oven and an electric oven vary. For more detailed information you can take a look at our installation service or give us a call on 0871 984 4416.

Can I fit an induction hob over an oven?

When an induction hob is installed within a countertop it will require more space below for efficient ventilation. So you’ll need to ensure when fitting the oven there’s enough space between them, be very careful if you’re going for a double oven as they are taller.

Can I get an electric oven and a gas hob?

With oven and hobs both being independent appliances you can create any combination you like, as long as you have the fuel supply available in your home. To make shopping easier we’ve created a range of oven and hob packs, take a look here. »

Do you sell Sabbath Mode ovens?

We do indeed! You can see all of our appliances with the Sabbath mode feature here. »

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