For the meals you usually cook, replace the appliance that no longer handles a regular task: a hob for frying or cooking in a pan, an oven for dishes that need baking, and a microwave mainly for reheating or defrosting. ADEME’s annual benchmarks cannot predict the savings for an individual household. Compare like-for-like cooking tasks, then check the available space and connection requirements and, for induction, whether your cookware is compatible.
If you regularly use several frying pans or saucepans, check that your cookware is compatible and review the hob’s connection requirements. ADEME provides energy-use benchmarks for different types of hob, and UFC-Que Choisir points out that not all cookware works with induction.
If you often reheat or defrost small quantities, choose a capacity and functions suited to those tasks rather than expecting a solo microwave to replace all your oven cooking. UFC-Que Choisir covers these uses in its microwave guide.
For oven-baked dishes or several portions, compare the capacity, cooking modes and dimensions with your needs. Tests by ADEME and the National Consumer Institute show that results from combination ovens vary depending on the dish and model.
In France, ADEME’s benchmarks relate to specific appliances and cooking cycles. They are no substitute for comparing the meals you usually prepare. Start by identifying the tasks you repeat most often, then check the requirements of the appliance you’re considering.
| What matters to you | What to check | Who is it most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Frying or cooking in a saucepan | Whether your cookware is compatible with induction; the number of cooking zones and the model’s connection rating. | If I often cook in a pan, I want my saucepans to be suitable and the hob to meet my cooking needs. Around 33% of consumers prioritise hob cooking. |
| Reheating and defrosting | Usable capacity and dimensions; power input and functions designed for these tasks. | If I mainly reheat portions or defrost food, I’m looking for an appliance suited to these tasks, without expecting it to replace an oven. Around 27% of consumers prioritise reheating portions. |
| Oven-baked dishes and quantities | Capacity and cooking modes suited to the dishes you prepare; the dimensions of the housing for a built-in model. | If I regularly prepare oven-baked dishes or several portions, I want a capacity suited to the batches I plan to cook. Around 20% of consumers prioritise oven cooking. |
| Appliances you already own and available space | Functions already covered; dimensions, ventilation requirements and connection details given for the model. | If my appliances are still working, I want to avoid duplication and check that a replacement will fit the available space. Around 20% of consumers prioritise making the most of what they already have and the space available. |
ADEME’s benchmarks are not enough to predict a particular household’s energy use, because appliance categories and comparison conditions vary.
Compare the meals you prepare often and check the cookware, dimensions and connection requirements for the model you’re considering.
Tests by ADEME and the National Consumer Institute show that results from combination ovens vary depending on the dish and model, with no guaranteed energy advantage.
Decide which tasks you need it for—reheating, defrosting or cooking dishes in the oven—before choosing the functions.
The appliance dimensions, housing and installation requirements must all match the exact model. A width description alone does not confirm that it will fit.
Measure the space and compare it with the installation plan for your chosen model before ordering.
These figures mean different things, and cooking power alone does not show how much electricity the appliance uses during operation.
To compare how you use appliances, look for the power input and refer to energy use measured under comparable conditions.
These examples highlight features of specific models. They are not an overall assessment of the brands, nor do they indicate availability on Joybuy.
A range of documented models for comparing induction hobs, ceramic hobs and built-in ovens.
The MS23K3513AK/EF solo microwave is an example of an appliance to distinguish from a convection oven.
The WBI4IS8PM1XAF is an example of a built-in oven designed for dishes cooked in the oven.
The NN-E20JW is an example of a solo microwave suited to portions and uses that fit its dimensions.
This selection includes built-in electric ovens and a double induction hob, for households that cook dishes in the oven or on the hob.
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For oven-baked dishes and larger quantities, the advertised 78 L capacity may suit your needs. The model name lists Air Fry, Wi-Fi and hydrolytic cleaning. Before replacing an oven, check that the housing measures 56 × 59 × 56 cm.
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If you want to cook on a hob in a limited space, this double induction model may suit you, provided your cookware is compatible. Check that the diameters listed in the description, from 12 to 24 cm, are suitable for your saucepans.
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With an advertised capacity of 72 L, this oven is suited to oven-baked dishes or several portions. The model name also mentions the AirFry function. Check the housing dimensions and which cooking modes you’ll actually use.
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With an advertised capacity of 71 L, this oven may suit larger batches. The model name lists pyrolytic cleaning. Compare its functions with the dishes you prepare and check that it will fit the housing.
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For cooking several portions in the oven, the advertised 76 L capacity may be worth considering. This model is described as multifunctional. Check the dimensions of the housing in your kitchen and which cooking modes you’ll actually need.
No. ADEME’s benchmarks cover annual energy use and numbers of cycles, not the dish you prepare. To compare two ways of cooking, record the kWh needed for the same dish, taking into account the quantity and cooking method. You can then apply the price per kWh in your tariff to estimate the cost.
Compare the dimensions of the appliance and its housing, the connection rating, the type of plug and the clearances specified in the manual for your chosen model. Have the electrical installation checked for compatibility rather than assuming the existing supply will be suitable. The legislation cited by Légifrance concerns electrical installations in new residential buildings; its provisions should not be presented as applying in the same way to every existing home.
Follow the clearances specified in the appliance manual and make sure its vents are not blocked. For kitchen air quality, ADEME says that ventilation can be increased while cooking and steam is being released. Check the manual for your chosen model to find out how to clean it properly.
No. When an individual buys goods from a professional seller, the statutory guarantee of conformity is compulsory, while a commercial warranty is optional. The Ministry of the Economy distinguishes this statutory guarantee from separately offered paid services. Check the terms of any installation, repair or extended warranty service.
No. Under Delegated Regulation (EU) No 65/2014 on the energy labelling of domestic ovens and range hoods, ovens that offer a microwave heating function are excluded. So don’t compare the rating of a conventional oven with a supposed equivalent rating for a microwave.