Ovens

CHOICE Expert Rating

82%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Very good result for combination roasting and steaming broccoli.
  • Soft close door.
  • Steam cleaning and pyrolytic cleaning functions.
  • 2 control dials with limited grip that are retractable.
  • Digital display screen is clear and bright.
  • Cooking guide inside the door for steam cooking.
  • Grill tray has a stopper that prevents the tray from being pulled out accidentally.
  • Shelf moves out fairly smoothly, far enough to manipulate the food.
  • The shelves have stoppers that prevent the shelf from being pulled out accidentally.
  • Oven interior has a smooth surface with few cracks and crevices.
  • Other functions include Steam+, pastry auto, maxi cooking.
  • Controls are retractable for easier cleaning of the control panel.
  • Has an audible pre-heat sound.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Need to refer to the manual initially to comprehend controls.
  • Manual temperature control may not be accurate.
  • Separate grill tray, no grill rack, need to use the universal shelf.
  • Cooling fan runs for over 14 mins when preheated to 200°C and then turned off.
  • Shelf tilts slightly with a heavy load.
  • Telescopic runners can be fiddly to remove and clean.
  • During steam cooking condensation can leak from the front of the oven.
  • Only OK for combination steam and fan forced cooking.
  • Cooling fan is noisy with general use, may be very noisy when using pyrolytic function.
  • Fairly basic instructions.
  • Function settings are displayed as symbols only, which can be difficult to comprehend.
  • No steamer accessories supplied.
  • Black glass on exterior can show noticeable smudging.
  • Gap between glass and door can trap condensation.

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