Self-cleaning: Cleaning any oven is a time-consuming and tedious job, so self-cleaning ovens are a plus. Look for an oven that has an interior with a
catalytic liner. Utilising a self-cleaning process means that food spills are burned to ash with high-temperature settings and the residue can be wiped off. Some oven models even allow you to set the duration for self-cleaning.
Electronic controls: Operating ovens should be a simple task, so look for ovens that have electronic touch pad controls, which are easier to clean than knobs and dials.
Racks: All ovens come with baking trays and racks – the higher the number of racks, the greater your cooking flexibility. You can make the best use of oven capacity if you are able to alter the position of the racks.
Timer functions: Timer functions are very helpful, particularly when you want to avoid overcooking food, or you want to delay the start of the cooking process.
Doors: Most ovens feature dropdown doors that can be inconvenient as you have to lean across the large door to place dishes, although they can useful to rest heavy dishes, such as casseroles, on when your take them out of the oven to check them. Some models feature convenient side opening doors, which make access to the oven no problem at all. Glass doors also allow you to watch the cooking process, too, so you’ll never have to risk your cake sinking through opening the door too soon ever again!
Online retailers listed on our website stock a wide range of ovens and we hope that this buying guide has made your decision easier. If you are still unsure, check out our detailed product descriptions for more information.