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Bosch Series 8 Built-in Oven

Bosch Series 8 Built-in Oven

2.8 
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  • Capacity71L
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ElhamNSW3 posts
 

I bought two Bosch Series 8 Built in ovens when doing a house renovation in 2021. About 6 weeks ago, I woke up to a burning electric smell. I noticed… Read more

one of the ovens not working. Considering the strong smell of burning electricity, I thought it urgent and contacted Bosch. I explained the situation and asked for an urgent repair. The customer service arranged a call in over a week later - which firstly considered to not be an urgent response. Regardless, the technician came onsite and sure enough diagnosed the problem as a catastrophic failure. Said it was a 'near miss' and that he had never seen such an extreme failure before (photos provided). He put forward his report with the recommendation the the oven be replaced. That was a month ago. In that time, I've called Bosch several times to follow up. Was told on both occasions that I have a a case manager and the case manager will contact me within 24 hours. I'm still waiting. I have found the customer service of Bosch lacking and it's made me question Bosch products in the future, particularly as this product failure could have ha catastrophic outcomes for my family and I.

Bosch Home Appliances
Bosch Home Appliances    

Hi Elham, thank you for taking the time to… Read more (+1 reply)

Siemens iQ700 Ovens

Siemens iQ700 Ovens

3.6 
Summary
  • Capacity45L, 47L, 67L and 71L
CallumNSW8 posts
  Verified

Expensive Oven that looks good but could find value elsewhere – We have used the oven for 3 years as of writing this review. The oven is reliable and produces superior results to other ovens I have in the house &… Read more

have used over the years. The steam function is not perfect (have had issues with errors & use that were resolved with firmware update) and that aspect is probably the weakest link of this product. There is home connect app function that we haven't used. Seems too complicated

Electrolux EVE614 Series

Electrolux EVE614 Series

3.2 
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  • Capacity80L
Phil9 posts
  Verified

Electrolux Is Rubbish - Short Lifespan – When I updated my kitchen I purchased all Electrolux and now regret it. Firstly the dishwasher falls apart and now the oven, the digital display… Read more

stops and the oven would not operate, so I paid for the module replacment and a week later the fan that keeps the electronics cool became intermittent and shut everything down until things cooled down. It has only been a little over 6 years since installed and does not get in anyway a heavy workload. I think there are slightly more expensive units out there such as Bosch that last for years and years, because the quality out of Electrolux is garbage as evidenced by my dishwasherand now oven - BTW Westinghouse is out of the same factory as Electrolux so personally I'll won't be considering that brand.

Ariston FA5834HIXAAUS

Ariston FA5834HIXAAUS

4.3 
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  • Price (RRP) $1,199
  • Capacity77L
Jenny Smith
 

This is a great oven! – Great heating element, easy to clean, perfect for a home.

Chef Cooking CVE612

Chef Cooking CVE612

3.1 
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  • Capacity70L and 80L
JebzSA85 posts
 

Plastic rubbish, spent 4 months back and fourth with Chef trying to get a replacement door handle because the plastic parts have cracked and the door… Read more

handle came off. Zero parts and didn't bother to replace my oven.

Ended up buying another brand at only 20 months old but used for only 16.

Chef Cooking
Chef Cooking    

Hi Jebz, Upjinder from Chef here. We are sorry to… Read more

Bosch Serie 4 Wall Ovens

Bosch Serie 4 Wall Ovens

2.7 
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  • Capacity71L and 105L
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TraceyQLD4 posts
 

Got 5 years out of it and packed it in , considering the price I paid for a so called quality product, don't waste your time buy else where.

Westinghouse WVE616

Westinghouse WVE616

2.9 
Summary
  • Capacity80L
Pop S.QLD3 posts
 

Oven door EXPLODED – Oven door EXPLODED.... came home from work glass everywhere. Dogs walk through the glass. Vet trip to get glass out. Imagine if it EXPLODED while… Read more

cooking hot glass??? Or if my kids where standing in front of it ....I'm so disappointed with oven. I love cooking and it has been a fantastic oven til now.....

I have to say tho the support team from westinghouse have been amazing and very understanding. I could not find a replacement glass and they have sent one out. That is customer service. You don't see that anymore. Thank you for your quick service and support. I will be dealing with westinghouse again. Truely outstanding. Thanks

  • Price (RRP) $3,999
  • Capacity71L
Robyn GACT3 posts
 

Don't buy a Neff oven – I have a Neff oven which, I have been told by Neff that every time I use it (the inside of the door always becomes soiled), that I need to take the… Read more

oven door off, take it apart to clean, re-assemble and then replace it. It is not an easy task, and is time consuming. I should have kept my old oven, the door didn't get soiled internally. Be warned.

Smeg DOSPA6395X

Smeg DOSPA6395X

2.5 
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  • Capacity120L
Tania F.4 posts
 

Ridiculous – How do you turn it on or off? No where in the ridiculous manual! Show details

Smeg
Smeg    

Dear Tania F., Could you please call our customer service… Read more

Blanco BOSE665X

Blanco BOSE665X

2.9 
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  • Price (RRP) $899
  • Capacity66L
PaulineAustralian Capital Territory
 

Terrible oven!! – The design of the oven looks good but that’s about it! The food does not cook evenly and the fan is really noisey! The grill takes a long time to heat up! Show details

Blanco
Blanco    

Good afternoon, to arrange a service call for your Blanco… Read more

Bellini 60cm Built-in Electric Oven

Bellini 60cm Built-in Electric Oven

1.8 
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  • Capacity56L, 65L, 70L and 96L
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gafarbhai v.
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This is one worst product and company as well I only use this product 3 years I paid $599. And after 3 years it’s not working. I talked with customer… Read more

care but they said send your invoice and we call you back & they did and said we booked our service so you need to pay $225 something because out of warranty. So I am very disappointed because because only 3 years I used product and now I need to pay $225 more is disgusting. Even we buy good company one it’s easy to work 5 years or more. I tell new buyers never buy anything with this company products otherwise you need to pay extra money every time. Also in market new policies when you buy anything every supplier ask you if you want more safe side buy extra warranty that means they know product not working after 2 years because your warranty going to finish. So this company & other company basically cheating us. Again not buy this company products & waste your money.

Ilve 750SKMP

Ilve 750SKMP

4.6 
Summary
  • Price (RRP) $2,999
  • Capacity95L
Ilve oven3 posts
 

Glass screen exploded and was fixed very professionally thanks ok

  • Capacity100L
KeltrewVIC
 

Beware when looking at this oven – The oven works well but the self cleaning function does not work, we have tried to use it 3 x and each time it has overheated, locked the door and… Read more

we are without an oven until F&P send out a tech he has replaced the same parts twice and it has now happened again and F&P will not help unless we pay ! This is a defect in the oven it has never worked not worth $4000 we paid extremely disappointed.

Westinghouse WVE665

Westinghouse WVE665

4.1 
Summary
  • Price (RRP) $1,499
  • Capacity80L
MartinVIC5 posts
 

Delighted with it – I'm absolutely delighted with this oven. I needed to replace a similar Westinghouse which broke down after being in the kitchen for almost 30 years.… Read more

This new one heats up very quickly compared to the old one. The heat is even and I love the bright interior light and big window enabling me to see what's going on inside. I haven't used the griller bit much but I certainly like the fact that I can heat up only one side if I'm doing small things ... simple power-saving idea! I'm sure the novelty will wear off but I'm really enjoying cooking fancy things requiring even heat that my old oven simply couldn't have coped with. I feel like I'm now set for another 30 years. No hesitations in recommending this oven.

  • Capacity85L
Cynthia
 

I am happy with this oven except for the timer function which is useless. It is much too quiet and doesn't go for long enough. if you are any distance from the oven then it is quite likely you won't hear it. Show details

Electrolux EVEP618DSD

Electrolux EVEP618DSD

2.8 
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  • Price (RRP) $3,149
  • Capacity80L
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DylanNSW13 posts
 

Outside of warranty – UPDATE AUGUST 2025. Electrolux paid for a servicing company to come and look at the oven. They managed to replace the fan cover and tap in screws in… Read more

new holes in the back of the oven. Most of the rust was on the metal fan cover and I am grateful that they could find a fix. The original screw holes are covered by the new fan cover plate, which I was worried about as they had rusted to the size of a five cent piece. The cover is slight out of square but the fan works and it doesn’t hit the cover. I presume they will continue to rust behind the fan cover but I presume I will get a few more years out of the oven, which is a good thing. I am grateful that Electrolux came to the party and found a fix as I was going to struggle replacing the oven so soon after purchasing it. Thank you Vivian for taking the time and paying for the repair. Thank you Electrolux.

UPDATE ON OVEN!! Ok, this review is important!! The oven has started to rust from the inside. I noticed a lot of rust towards the back of the oven. I unscrewed the two screws holding the fan cover and the back of the fan cover has rust all over it, the screw holes are so rusted the screws won’t go back in. It would appear that the glazing is thin/patchy as it has rusted on flat surfaces through and around the glazing. WHO MAKES A STEAM OVEN THAT CANT DEAL WITH STEAM. honestly, I think I’ve only used the steam a couple of times. Maybe it’s the pyroclean function? Either way the oven is now officially rubbish. 3-4 years and it’s done. I see they are selling these ovens for just under $2000.00. Do not waste your money and do not expect Electrolux to come to the party when I have only used their product as describe. (I’m not to sure what else you could do to not use it within specs! - I’ve only cleaned it with pyroclean when it’s told me too?).

The cracks in the enamel did not spread, mute issue, but information if anyone else has a similar issue.

We fitted out our entire kitchen and laundry Electrolux/Westinghouse products. The first oven we received was shorting itself out on the inside casing. It was replaced and the second unit has been working well. I’ve been keep up with cleaning it with the pyro cleaning as it’s been 28 months.l, and a few months past its warranty. The inside of the unit is starting to crack and I’ve rung Electrolux about the issue. They have told me is is outside of the warranty period and they can’t do anything about it. I don’t know if it is the pyro cleaning that has caused it? I should have got the extended warranty. Has anyone else experienced the same issue?

Electrolux
Electrolux    

Hi Dylan, Vivian from Electrolux here. We would… Read more

Bellini Oven & Cooktop Pack BP470EC

Bellini Oven & Cooktop Pack BP470EC

2.3 
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  • Price (RRP) $766
  • Capacity65L
Vellimalai K.
 

Worst Service I ever seen int he world – Bought the Gas cooktop and during warranty one of the burner was continuously igniting. Logged a support call and they said they are sending a parts… Read more

by couriers from Brisbane to Sydney technician who will come and fix it. It's more than 15 days and the parts hasn't arrived yet. Even a person walk from Brisbane should have reached Sydney now.Will never ever buy a product from them

Bosch Serie 6 VBD578FS0

Bosch Serie 6 VBD578FS0

3.9 
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  • Capacity112L
jacki w.4 posts
 

Wow - simply amazing. Gets up to the required temp so quickly. Easy to clean, love the self cleaning. The extra functions are fabulous, although initially took a while to work them all out. Show details

Bellini BOT608B-F

Bellini BOT608B-F

2.4 
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  • Price (RRP) $434
  • Capacity60L
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Tony S.
 

oven knob seal get cracks outside – Very bad manufactured , the seal around knobs got cracks around and it breaks . Couldn't find the knobs anywhere in Australia . It's only 4 years old… Read more

out of warranty , never recommend this product to anyone. Very disappointing with this brand . never buy it again.

Emilia EMF61MVI

Emilia EMF61MVI

2.7 
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  • Price (RRP) $1,299
  • Capacity69L
SylvanaNSW5 posts
 

The worst oven and cook-top that I have ever had to deal with – Even at the highest temperature, the oven and stove are not hot enough to cook anything at less then double the recommended time. After having a… Read more

repair man sent out 3 times, they have wasted money repairing things that have made no difference. When I advised that water does not boil, I was told to boil the kettle first and pour the hot water in the pot to cook pasta, etc. We don't use the oven anymore, it is so terrible. It can't even cook a pizza. We now use an air fryer. We rent this property so we do not have proof of purchase.

Emilia
Emilia    

Hi Sylvana - it sounds like you are talking about a… Read more (+5 replies)

Bosch Serie 8 Compact Ovens

Bosch Serie 8 Compact Ovens

1.8 
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Kathryn WNSW2 posts
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We acquired five esteemed Bosch kitchen appliances for my newly established kitchen, including a Steam Combi Oven, a Pyrolytic Oven, a Built-In… Read more

Coffee Machine, and two Warming Drawers. Of these items, the only one that functions correctly is the warming drawers; though we seldom use one, we hold it in high regard. The oven, mainly its steam function, has seen minimal usage. The coffee machine we utilise daily was the first to exhibit a touchscreen malfunction and was subsequently replaced under warranty. I was dissatisfied with paying an additional $800 to account for the price difference, as the original unit was no longer available, resulting in a disjointed colour scheme. Nevertheless, I am grateful to have my cherished coffee machine operational again. The second item that experienced a failure was the touchscreen of the Combi Oven. It was repaired under warranty just before the expiration of that warranty; despite my questions about what seemed to be a common issue with the touchscreens, I was assured it would work perfectly. Regrettably, shortly thereafter, it malfunctioned again, restricting our usage to only a few options as one side of the touchscreen became unresponsive. The Concierge Gold Service denied my claim, stating that the warranty had lapsed. Furthermore, our pyrolytic oven's touchscreen has failed, making it inoperable and now out of warranty. All five items were purchased on November 6, 2018, and I find it profoundly disappointing and distressing that they have not operated correctly for a minimum of ten years. The reason we chose Bosch was for the said quality and engineering. It is alarming that three of the highly rated, German-engineered Bosch units we acquired have all malfunctioned similarly; why has a known product recall not been initiated? Would someone be able to help us?

Kathryn W
Kathryn W   

Where is my video?

Westinghouse WVEP617DSC

Westinghouse WVEP617DSC

2.0 
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  • Price (RRP) $1,749
  • Capacity80L
Peter W.
 

I bought this oven 3 years ago and rented the property out I have recently moved in and have come to realise this oven is rubbish. It takes 20… Read more

minutes longer to cook anything in the oven and I have to boost the temperature up an extra 30 degrees to get a result like 210 Celsius to cook something that should cook easily at 180. I came from a house with an old stand alone gas oven with a fan and it is 30 years old and 10 times more affective at cooking. This Westinghouse oven is garbage. Do not buy Westinghouse ovens they seem to be very faulty.

Westinghouse WVEP916SC

Westinghouse WVEP916SC

3.4 
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  • Price (RRP) $3,249
  • Capacity125L
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HeatherWA15 posts
 

Best decision choosing this oven – Firstly I love the size, I love the look and it is really easy to use. It beeps once it has reached the pre set temperature and indicates when it is cooling down. It has the pyrolytic cleaning and air fryer.

Neff Slide&Hide B47CR32N0B

Neff Slide&Hide B47CR32N0B

2.6 
Summary
  • Price (RRP) $2,399
  • Capacity71L
Jonathan B.QLD2 posts
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Harvey Norman did a great sales pitch on this when we bought the hob and oven. I had misgivings about the slide and hide feature as reckoned it… Read more

would not last mechanically (it just failed and the whole thing just fell apart) and would deposit food scraps inside the cabinetry (it did).

The seals have failed and it seems to always need to have the Ecoclean function performed.

Tried to pull the door off to clean the glass a few years back which required a Neff service to refit the door to the hinges.

Very disappointing experience for a high end appliance on top of the Neff Dishwasher Stainless surface which is heavily corroded and we don’t live near the ocean.

Jonathan B.
Jonathan B.   

Quick update - after calling Neff and finding a technician would be a week away and no idea of cost… Read more

Smeg SFPA7395X

Smeg SFPA7395X

1.8 
Summary
  • Price (RRP) $5,290
  • Capacity90L
John9 posts
 

We upgraded our oven to one similar with pyrolitic function about 5 years ago. Today when I tried to use this pyrolitic function for the first time… Read more

it started to heat up for 5 minutes and then dead! And it's locked! I found the switch for the oven in the meter box was down and could not be pushed up again with indoor isolation switch was on. When I switched off isolation switch the outside switch could be switched on. Talked to an electrician. He told me it's definitely the oven problem, not the cable or switch problem. Tried to talk to Smeg service. They said it is out of warranty and they charge call out fee for every 15 minutes! I guess no one is using pyrolitic function every day or very often? I tried to use it for the very first time! Terrible quality of the Smeg oven? Will never use this brand again!

John
John   

Luckily we normally don't use oven to cook anything anyway. But truly a terrible product.

Bosch Serie 2 Built-in Ovens

Bosch Serie 2 Built-in Ovens

2.0 
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  • Capacity66L
Matt2116 posts
 

Very affordable, good quality and quiet. There is only one rack but there’s also the second roasting tray which you can use for vegetables or as a… Read more

second rack if you need to not really sure why people make such a big fuss about this it’s pretty standard overall a good value oven from a good brand. The only thing that probably would’ve been nice although I understand that this price point that is not featured, is a digital temperature gauge rather than a manual one so that when you turn the knob you can see what temperature you are dialling up, but first world problems.

Westinghouse WVEP615SC

Westinghouse WVEP615SC

3.0 
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  • Capacity80L
Martin Q.NSW4 posts
 

Worked ok when it worked. Had it serviced once after coupled of years, and now it has broken down just after 5 years. The service man said the door… Read more

latch and thermometer are broken and it isn't worth replacing. Very poor that an appliance that should last 10 to 15 years breaks just after 5 years. I won't be buying Westinghouse again.

Note: To their credit they did contact me and offer to look at it and work through the issue. However i couldn't wait and oredered another brand.

Bosch Serie 6 Double Oven MBG5787S0A

Bosch Serie 6 Double Oven MBG5787S0A

2.9 
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  • Price (RRP) $3,699
  • Capacity34L
AnneMM18 posts
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We have been happy with this double oven until both double ovens stopped working unfortunately just out of warranty. We waited 2 weeks for a service… Read more

call and were shocked to be told this is due to a manufacturing fault. We had to wait another 2 weeks for the expensive replacement part to arrive. 4 weeks during winter without either oven working because of faulty manufacture is not convenient and very disappointing for a brand like Bosch. Very annoyed that we had to spend $600 to replace a faulty part that had been put in during manufacture and 2 Service calls.

Bosch Serie 2 HBF134EB0A

Bosch Serie 2 HBF134EB0A

2.9 
Summary
  • Price (RRP) $899
  • Capacity66L
Miriam5 posts
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Missing out on five stars as this oven comes standard with only one wire rack. $45 to purchase another wire rack from Bosch. All other aspects of the oven are positive.

  • Price (RRP) $1,349
  • Capacity71L
AmandaQLD
 

Oven door explodes when using pyrolytic cleaning – This oven is not fit for sale. The first time I used the pyrolytic cleaning function the internal glass exploded. I contacted Whirlpool and waited… Read more

several weeks for a technician to come out, confirm the issue, then another several weeks for him to return with the replacement glass. The technician told me that there must have been a fault in the glass, that the oven wouldn't do that normally. The second time I used the pyrolytic cleaning function the internal glass exploded again. I won't waste my time with replacing the glass again. This oven is dangerous.

A woman pulling freshly baked cookies out of a wall oven.

Wall oven configurations

Wall ovens come in different configurations, including single wall ovens, double wall ovens, and compact ovens.

Single wall ovens · See all

Bosch Series 8 Single Oven

Single built-in ovens are usually around 60cm tall and wide, although extra wide models (suited to pizza) can range from 70-90cm in width.

Their smaller size doesn't stop them from sharing the multifunction options of more spacious ovens, such as grill and defrost.

Pros
Save space in your kitchen by housing an oven and grill in one.
Suitable for smaller households that don’t require an abundance of oven space.
The most affordable oven configuration compared to double ovens and higher-end compact ovens.
Highly available on the market, so you can select from a wide range of models.
Cons
Longer cooking times than desired might be experienced, as you can’t use the oven and grill at the same time.
The lower capacity compared to double wall ovens makes single ovens less practical for larger households or those who frequently entertain.

Double wall ovens · See all

Double Oven Smeg

These provide the functionality of two ovens, stacked on top of each other and installed onto your kitchen wall.

You can choose between two equally sized ovens, or a regular-sized oven and a smaller grill, which operate independently of each other.

Pros
Cook multiple dishes that require different temperatures at the same time, saving time and cooking at more accurate temperatures.
The extra space offered by a double oven is handy for larger households and for preparing multi-course meals.
Cons
More kitchen wall space is required to install a double oven, making them potentially unsuitable for smaller kitchens.
More expensive than single ovens, double ovens may be unviable for households on a budget.

Compact ovens · See all

Smeg Compact Oven

As their name suggests, compact wall ovens are categorised by their small size.

They're an ideal option for smaller kitchens with limited wall space, or if you have a unique kitchen layout that makes it difficult to house a standard-sized wall oven.

Pros
If you don't have much space for an oven on your wall a compact oven is a handy choice.
Included microwave oven function in some models eliminates the need for a separate microwave.
Functionality isn't limited by size, as many compact ovens feature a high number of cooking functions and one-touch programs for cooking specific foods.
Cons
Compact ovens aren't neccessarily cheap, as often extra features increase the price. Top-rated models can cost upwards of $1500.
The ‘compact’ configuration often refers to height. Models with a higher litre capacity can be extra wide, like the Euromaid Multifunction Oven MF90, at around 90cm wide.

Oven fuel type

Electric ovens · See all

Electric wall ovens need to be hardwired, which means the electrical leads attached to your new oven much be connected to your household wiring. Make sure you hire a licensed electrician who can determine the right type of wiring for your oven. While self-installation seems like a good way to save money, accidents could pose a fire hazard, as well as render your warranty useless.

Pros
Heat is distributed evenly throughout the oven, particularly if the oven uses a convection/fan-forced cooking method.
A more accurate temperature can be maintained compared to a gas oven, allowing for precise cooking.
A variety of cooking modes is often available, allowing you to grill, as well as bake pizza, cakes, vegetables and bread.
More affordable than a gas oven to buy and install.
Cons
Dries out food quicker than a gas oven would, since electric ovens cook with drier air.
Slightly more expensive to run than gas ovens.

Gas ovens · See all

If you don't have an existing gas line in your kitchen, you'll need to have one installed. If your gas oven is equipped with electronic controls or an electric grill, it needs to be close to an electrical outlet.

Pros
Moisture is locked in, as gas ovens cook with higher moisture levels than electric ovens, which, conversely, dry out food quicker.
Don’t require pre-heating due to their instant flame.
Cheaper to run than an electric oven, although the cost savings on your energy bill aren’t likely to be major.
Cons
Doesn’t distribute heat evenly compared to an electric oven. However, a gas oven with convection cooking may remedy this, with its in-built fan that circulates hot air.
Installing a gas line for the first time requires professional installation, increasing costs.
Less market availability than electric ovens means there are fewer gas ovens to choose from.

Oven functions

Conventional ovens · See all

Also known as conduction or traditional ovens, these are the ovens that aren’t ‘fan forced.’ Conventional ovens work by generating heat from either a top or bottom heating element, or a combination of both.

Pros
The most affordable type of oven in terms of functionality, as the technology is the most basic.
Cons
Food takes longer to cook, as traditional ovens are around 25-30 degrees cooler than convection ovens.
Food needs to be rotated at regular intervals so it cooks evenly.
A single heating element only means that food may burn on the bottom but remain undercooked at the top, or vice versa.

Fan forced or convection ovens · See all

AEG Fan Forced Oven

Along with the top and bottom heating elements of conventional ovens, convection ovens have a secret weapon. This is the fan at the back of the oven, with a third heating element wrapped around it.

The fan circulates hot air evenly throughout the oven chamber, preventing hot and cold spots in your food.

Pros
Cooks food faster and more thoroughly than a conventional oven.
Locks in moisture much better than a conventional oven.
Correctly positioning food on shelves doesn’t matter, as heat is distributed equally throughout the oven.
Reduced pre-heat times make cooking more efficient, thanks to the included fan.
Adjustable fan speeds let you cook a wide variety of foods, e.g. pizza, cookies and roasts.
Cons
More expensive to buy than conventional ovens due to better technology.

Fan assisted ovens

These ovens are also equipped with a fan, but only use two heating elements, on the base and roof of the oven. The fan doesn’t have a heating element wrapped around it. The benefit is that food is still cooked evenly, but more gently, making fan assisted ovens suitable for desserts like pastries and custards.

Steam ovens

These are available as steam-only ovens, or with a steam function on a convectional oven (called a ‘steam-assisted oven.’) Steam ovens allow food to retain their nutrients without the need for oil, offering a healthy cooking method. Food also keeps its moisture and flavours better, and you can cook dinner and dessert simultaneously without flavours mixing.

You can bake a wide variety of foods in a steam oven, including vegetables, dumplings, curries, pasta and puddings.

Ovens with steam functionality can be dear, adding roughly $800 onto the purchase price of an oven. Weigh up whether the increased cost is worth it for you when compared to other steaming options like portable food steamers.

Combination ovens · See all

Also known as combi or convection steam ovens, these offer three cooking functions: steam only, convection only, and a convection/steam combination. When you combine convection with steam, you can achieve food that’s soft and tender inside, and browned and perfectly crisped on the outside. Most models come with microwave functions such as re-heat, defrost and grill.

Self-cleaning ovens

Pyrolytic ovens · See all

These ovens aren’t completely ‘self cleaning,’ but they simplify the cleaning process. After removing shelves, turn the oven to pyrolytic cleaning mode.

This heats it up to 500 degrees celsius for 1.5-3 hours (your choice). Food residue is burned to fine ash, which can then be wiped away. </FloatingElementsContainer>

Catalytic liners

If a pyrolytic oven is out of your price range, catalytic liners are the next best thing. Catalytic liners or panels absorb fat splatters and grease emitted during cooking. When the oven is turned up to 500 degrees C, the heat releases food residues and turns them into a white ash, which you can then wipe off with water and soap.

Steam cleaning

Some ovens are designed with a steam clean function, the most affordable of the three ‘self cleaning’ oven options. These are suitable for smaller cleaning jobs. Simply set the oven to one hour, and heat up the oven to 90 degrees Celsius. It won’t be as much of a thorough clean as a pyrolytic or catalytic cycle, so you might need an oven cleaner along with warm soapy water to wipe away the residual mess.

Other factors to consider when buying a wall oven

Capacity

This refers to the number of usable litres inside an oven. As a general rule of thumb, a 60L oven is sufficient for a single-person household or a couple, while an 80L oven suits a four-person household or those who enjoy hosting dinner parties.

There is a correlation between capacity and oven size/ configuration, i.e. a built-in double oven will have more usable space than a single oven. Also keep in mind the shelving options, as an oven with three shelves and 55L capacity will fit more food than an oven with two shelves and a 60L capacity.

Cost

The purchase price of a new wall oven can be anywhere between $350 for a single oven with basic functions, to a cool $15,000 for an advanced model with pyrolytic cleaning and over a hundred cooking programs.

Don’t forget to account for installation costs, which can cost $100 at a minimum if your new oven can simply replace the old. However, if you need to install new wiring, circuitry, a gas line or connect to a water line (for some steam ovens), installation can cost around $50-$100 an hour.

Appearance

A new wall oven lets you showcase a chic new appliance n your kitchen. Particularly if you’re renovating, you can select a colour and style that complements your kitchen’s design scheme. Black and stainless steel are the most popular options, however if you’re opting for stainless steel, ensure you buy a model with a fingerprint-resistant surface, to keep your oven looking sleek.

Extra features

These features are optional extras, and the more you have, the pricier your oven will become. Choose only the esential cooking functions and features that you know you'll regularly use.

  • Adjustable pre-set temperatures: suggests the best temperature and cooking time for certain foods.
  • Automatic cooking programs: remove much the manual work, as your oven will calculate the correct cooking time, temperature, operating mode and shelf position.
  • Baking setting: makes baking desserts easier, by controlling the level of moisture in the oven.
  • Child safety lock: disables all oven controls. An oven door lock can also be purchased separately for as little as $10.
  • Defrost function: doesn’t use any heat, but does use the oven fan. Defrosting in the fridge or microwave may be more efficient, however.
  • Digital controls: should be clearly labelled and easy to read.
  • Divider shelves: separate a large oven into two sections, allowing you to use one section for grilling, and one section for baking.
  • Fan grill: combines a fan and the grill function, to brown and crisp foods on the outside, while keeping them fresh and juicy on the inside (think baked potatoes or pasta bake).
  • Glass oven door: provides a safe way to view food that’s cooking, without opening the oven door and releasing heat.
  • Grill function: uses the top heating element only to grill food such as melted cheese on toast.
  • Keep warm: keeps food at a comfortably warm temperature without continuing to cook it, at an oven temperature of 65-80 degrees.
  • Pizza mode: uses a bottom heating element and fan to keep pizza crispy on the bottom, and fresh and melted on the top.
  • Rapid heat: offers a super-fast heating option that's an upgrade from the usual method of waiting for an oven to pre-heat.
  • Shelving: should include a minimum of two shelves, which can support the weight of heavy dishes without tilting downwards.
  • Shelving safety stops: ensure shelves can’t be pulled out completely during the cooking process, which prevents hot dishes from spilling, falling, or otherwise causing accidents.
  • Smokeless grill trays: are designed with gaps to channel dripping fat into a tray underneath, where it can more easily be cleaned.
  • Touch screen: in place of digital controls can further simplify the cooking program selection process, by displaying images and clear text.