If you cook meals regularly, start by thinking about what you need to cook on the hob, in the oven or reheat in the microwave: these appliances all serve different purposes. Induction requires compatible cookware and a suitable installation. A built-in oven needs a properly sized housing unit, while a freestanding appliance needs space on your worktop. Then compare dimensions and energy consumption for similar uses, rather than relying on the stated power alone.
Before choosing a model in a similar size to your old appliance, check the worktop cut-out, the connection and the new model’s instructions. If you’re considering induction, check your saucepans and frying pans too: Electrolux specifies that their bases must be compatible.
If you don’t have a suitable housing unit for a built-in oven, a freestanding appliance may be an option. However, measure the space available on your worktop and check which dishes it can accommodate: the stated capacity alone won’t tell you either of these things.
If you cook often, compare energy consumption figures based on similar uses and cycles. The indicative figures published by ADEME can’t be worked out from an appliance’s maximum power alone, and they won’t predict how every household will use it.
First decide whether you mainly need to cook on a hob, cook in an oven or reheat food. Installation requirements and the size of your dishes will then help you choose between different formats.
| What matters | What to check | Which consumers? |
|---|---|---|
| Installation and cookware | For an induction hob, check the base of your cookware, the cut-out and the connection requirements for the model you’ve chosen. | If I’m replacing a hob, I want to keep using suitable cookware and an existing installation without discovering an incompatibility after buying. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this compatibility. |
| Space and usable size | Measure the housing unit or worktop, then check the size of the dishes the oven or microwave can accommodate. | In a small kitchen without a suitable housing unit, I need an appliance that fits while still accommodating the dishes I usually use. Space is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Types of cooking | Think about the meals you usually prepare, then compare the cooking zones or functions each appliance actually offers. | If I switch between frying, oven-cooked meals and reheating, my first priority is covering the types of cooking I do regularly. Around 25% of consumers put this variety of uses first. |
| Energy use and cleaning | Compare an oven’s energy consumption using the same mode and cycle, and check how it needs to be cleaned. | If I use my appliance often, I want to understand how much energy it uses and what cleaning it requires. This is the priority for around 19% of consumers. |
Maximum power doesn’t tell you how long or how often an appliance will be used. ADEME provides indicative consumption figures based on usage cycles. For ovens, the European energy labelling regulation specifies a measurement per standardised cycle.
Compare ovens using the same cooking mode and take into account how often you’ll use the appliance.
Unsuitable pans, a different cut-out or a connection that doesn’t meet the model’s instructions can make replacing a hob more complicated. Bosch recommends professional installation for its induction hobs.
Measure the cut-out, check the bases of your cookware and read the instructions for your chosen model before arranging installation.
Depending on your current equipment, you may need compatible cookware or professional installation.
Two ovens with the same capacity in litres may accommodate dishes of different shapes and sizes. The external dimensions and required clearances matter too if worktop space is limited.
Check the size of the dishes it can accommodate, the appliance dimensions and the cooking modes you actually need.
The French Ministry for Ecological Transition points out that electrical and electronic equipment may contain hazardous substances as well as recyclable materials.
Arrange for your old appliance to be collected or take it to a suitable electrical and electronic equipment waste collection point, rather than putting it out with your household rubbish.
Some Bosch induction hobs are worth considering if you’re looking for a large cooking zone or flexible zones.
Its product details for hobs and built-in ovens make it easy to compare the requirements of individual models.
Whirlpool models let you consider a built-in oven and a complementary freestanding microwave separately.
SEB freestanding mini ovens are worth considering when the size of your dishes matters as much as the oven capacity.
This selection includes built-in electric hobs and a built-in oven for cooking meals, as well as a freestanding microwave for additional uses.
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Worth considering if you have a suitable housing unit and want an oven dedicated to cooking meals. Its stated capacity is 71 L.
The title and description differ on the number of compartments. Confirm the configuration, then check the housing unit dimensions and connection requirements before buying.
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An option for hob cooking if your cookware is induction-compatible and your kitchen can accommodate this 60 cm built-in model.
Check the cut-out, connection and ventilation clearances against the instructions. The stated width alone isn’t enough to confirm it will fit.
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Worth considering if you cook on several zones or use large pans: this model’s title lists four zones and a Bridge function.
Check that your cookware is compatible, and make sure the cut-out dimensions, connection and ventilation meet the requirements in the instructions.
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An option if you’re replacing an electric hob and don’t want compatibility with magnetic-base cookware to be your first consideration. This model is described as a 60 cm ceramic hob.
Before replacing your appliance, compare the cut-out, connection and ventilation requirements in the instructions. For energy use, prioritise figures based on comparable usage.
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Consider this model to complement your cooking with reheating or grill-based dishes, without needing space in a built-in housing unit. The title lists a capacity of 25 L and microwave power of 900 W.
Check the worktop space and ventilation required, as well as the features that suit your meals. This format won’t automatically replace a conventional oven.
It depends on the base of each pan. Electrolux lists cast iron, steel, enamelled steel and compatible multi-layer bases, among other options. Aluminium, copper, glass and ceramic won’t work on their own. Also check the minimum diameter required by the zones on the hob you’re considering.
No. Maximum power alone won’t tell you how much energy your meals will use. ADEME’s indicative comparisons are based on usage frequency. For an oven, also compare consumption measured using the same mode and standardised cycle, then take your own usage into account.
Check your cookware, the worktop cut-out and the connection and ventilation instructions for the model you’ve chosen. Bosch recommends professional installation for its induction hobs. In all cases, read the instructions for the model you’re planning to buy.
A mini oven may suit you if its functions and dimensions, and the dishes it can accommodate, meet your usual cooking needs. Measure the space available, check the required clearances and make sure your dishes fit inside: the capacity in litres alone won’t help you decide.
Take your old appliance to an electrical and electronic equipment collection point or arrange a suitable take-back service. The French Ministry for Ecological Transition points out that these appliances may contain hazardous substances and recyclable materials, so don’t put them out with your household rubbish.