For a renovated kitchen, first choose an oven whose built-in dimensions, clearances specified in the manual, door opening and connection are suitable for your home. A 60 cm front alone is not enough to confirm it will fit. If you mainly cook on one shelf, consider conventional cooking; if you regularly prepare several dishes at once, look at fan-assisted multifunction models. Then compare compatible appliances based on the maintenance you’re happy to take on and their energy consumption figures.
If you’re replacing an oven without changing the cabinet, measure the usable space and check ventilation, the connection and door clearance before comparing features. Que Choisir recommends choosing an oven with built-in dimensions and a door opening suited to your kitchen layout.
If you often cook several dishes or batches in the oven at the same time, a fan-assisted multifunction model is worth considering. The presence of this mode doesn’t mean you can skip checking the results for the specific model or its installation requirements.
If you use your oven frequently, compare the cleaning systems and the instructions for each appliance. This comes after checking that it will fit your cabinet and meet your cooking needs.
When choosing an oven for a renovated kitchen, first check that it can be installed and used in the space available. Que Choisir then recommends choosing cooking modes to suit the dishes you prepare and your kitchen layout.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Installation and access | Compare the cabinet’s usable dimensions and the clearances in the manual for the exact model. Also check the door opening and have the connection compatibility confirmed. | I want to replace my oven without finding out that the cabinet, access route or connection prevents installation; around 36% of consumers would put compatibility first. |
| Cooking modes | Think about the dishes you prepare on one shelf or several, then check the modes and results available for the model you’re considering. | When I prepare several dishes or batches, I look for a mode suited to cooking them at the same time; versatility would be the priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Cleaning | Find out which cleaning system the model uses and read its instructions for use and maintenance. | After frequent cooking, I’d rather spend less time cleaning by hand; around 21% of consumers would make cleaning their top priority. |
| Energy consumption | Compare energy use per cycle on a like-for-like basis, distinguishing between conventional and fan-assisted cooking when both figures are listed. | If I use my oven often, I want to compare the energy required for the modes I use; energy consumption would be a priority for around 14% of consumers. |
Dimensions can vary between appliances, even when their fronts are a similar size. Bosch specifies a niche of 585–595 × 560–568 × 550 mm for the HBA571BB4, while Electrolux gives dimensions of 590 × 560 × 550 mm for the EOF4P46BK. These measurements apply to those specific models; always check the installation diagram for your chosen appliance against the actual cabinet.
Ovens with similar-sized fronts can require different cabinet spaces. Choosing an appliance based only on its apparent width may mean you need to modify the cabinet.
Measure the usable height, width and depth of the space, then compare them with the installation diagram and ventilation clearances for the exact model.
Fan-assisted cooking meets a different cooking need from pyrolytic cleaning, which is about maintenance. Neither feature proves temperature accuracy or cooking performance: Que Choisir assesses these separately in its tests.
Start with the dishes you usually cook and how often you use your oven, then check the specifications and, where available, test results for the model you’re considering.
An open door can obstruct a walkway or access to nearby storage, even if the oven fits in its cabinet space. Que Choisir recommends choosing the door opening to suit your kitchen layout.
Check the full door swing, taking drawers, any island and the space you need to stand in front of the oven into account.
Connection requirements vary by model. For example, those for the Bosch HBA571BB4 don’t necessarily apply to another oven. Check that the appliance is compatible with your home’s installation before buying.
Check the requirements for your chosen model and have a qualified person assess the existing installation. Don’t plan electrical work based solely on the specifications of your old appliance.
These ranges offer useful points of comparison for installation, cooking and cleaning. The specifications below apply only to the models named.
The range includes built-in ovens with a variety of cooking modes and cleaning systems. The HBA571BB4 product details let you compare specific installation requirements.
The range includes fan-assisted multifunction ovens and models with steam functions, which are worth considering in light of the cooking you actually do.
The range includes ovens with conventional and fan-assisted cooking, as well as cleaning systems that vary by model.
No. Compare the usable dimensions of your cabinet space with the built-in dimensions and clearances specified for the exact model. Bosch lists 585–595 × 560–568 × 550 mm for the HBA571BB4, while Electrolux gives 590 × 560 × 550 mm for the EOF4P46BK. A similar-sized front is no substitute for checking the installation diagram.
A fan-assisted multifunction oven is worth considering if you regularly use several shelves. Que Choisir describes fan-assisted cooking as a way to distribute heat around the oven cavity, but cooking results and temperature stability should be assessed for the specific model.
Pyrolytic cleaning is worth considering if reducing the time you spend cleaning by hand is a priority, particularly if you use your oven often. Check the maintenance instructions for the model, and don’t let this one factor replace checking its cooking performance and installation requirements.
Compare energy use per cycle for the same type of cooking, along with capacity and the modes that suit the way you cook. Don’t compare a conventional cooking figure directly with a fan-assisted cooking figure as if the conditions were the same.
Don’t assume this work is included: confirm who will take care of it before you order. Electrolux states that its installers don’t carry out carpentry or electrical work. Have the cabinet modifications and your home’s electrical compatibility with the chosen model checked separately.