People who often cook on the hob
If you use saucepans and frying pans for almost every meal, compare your cookware’s compatibility with induction, the number of cooking zones you need and how you control the heat.
Who are these options for?
Households that regularly use the oven
For larger dishes or cooking several things at once, usable capacity and cooking modes matter just as much as the dimensions of the housing niche. The Electrolux EOF3C40TH oven, for example, has a 72 L cavity according to the manufacturer’s specifications; not all built-in ovens offer this capacity.
People with a small kitchen
A low niche may make a compact oven a better choice. According to Bosch, the Bosch CMG7241B1 combines a 45 L cavity with a microwave function. Check that its capacity and features suit the dishes you prepare.
What should you check first?
Start with the cooking you do most often, then check that the appliance you have in mind will fit in your kitchen.
| What matters to you | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Cooking on the hob | Whether your cookware is induction-compatible and how many cooking zones you need to use at the same time. | If most of your meals are cooked in a frying pan or saucepan, fast heating and temperature control become priorities; around 36% of consumers put this need first. |
| Oven capacity | Usable capacity, niche dimensions and the cooking modes you’ll actually use. | If you regularly cook large dishes in the oven, you’ll need a suitably sized cavity. Don’t choose based on the stated width alone. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this cooking capacity. |
| Available space | Cut-out or niche dimensions, as well as the ventilation requirements for the exact model. | In a kitchen where worktop space or niche height limits your options, getting the appliance to fit comes before extra features; around 21% of consumers put this need first. |
| Occasional reheating | The difference between a microwave-only appliance and a compact combination oven, including their cooking functions. | If a hob or oven already takes care of your main cooking, an appliance mainly for reheating may be enough as a secondary option. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this supplementary use. |
Things to bear in mind
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Switching to induction without checking your pans
Cookware with a base that isn’t compatible won’t heat up on an induction hob. This could affect whether switching is worthwhile if you’d need to replace several items you use every day.
Before choosing a hob, look for the induction symbol or test the base of your important pans with a magnet.
Allow for replacing only the incompatible saucepans and frying pans you still need.
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Relying only on the external dimensions
The stated size of an oven or hob doesn’t tell you the dimensions needed for the niche or cut-out. The Electrolux EOF3C40TH and Bosch CMG7241B1 ovens also show how standard and compact models have different measurements.
Measure the available height, width and depth, then compare your measurements with the installation diagram for your chosen model, including its ventilation requirements.
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Checking energy use without considering how you’ll use the appliance
The annual energy consumption figures provided by ADEME are based on specified usage patterns. They can’t, on their own, predict a household’s energy consumption or make a microwave a functional equivalent of an oven.
First compare the types of cooking each appliance needs to handle, then read the energy figures alongside their usage conditions.
Brands to consider
Bosch
The range includes compact built-in ovens that combine conventional oven cooking with a microwave function.
- According to Bosch, the CMG7241B1 has a 45 L cavity and a maximum microwave power of 900 W.
- These specifications apply to the CMG7241B1. Check the features and installation dimensions of any other model you’re considering.
Electrolux
Its built-in oven range includes models designed for cooking that requires a larger cavity.
- Electrolux’s specifications for the EOF3C40TH state a 72 L capacity and a niche size of 590 × 560 × 550 mm.
- The niche dimensions and stated total power of 2 790 W apply specifically to this model. Check the manual against your kitchen unit and existing installation.
Whirlpool
The brand’s range includes ceramic hobs for cooking on several zones at once.
- According to Whirlpool, the AKT8090LX is a 60 cm hob with four cooking zones and a connected load of 4 700 W.
- These details don’t determine the cut-out dimensions or connection requirements for any other Whirlpool hob.
Hobs and ovens available on Joybuy
These models are designed for everyday cooking on an induction or ceramic hob, and for preparing dishes in the oven. First choose the type of cooking that suits your needs, then check the space available and the installation requirements for your chosen model.
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Hisense HI6432BSCWF Hi6, 60 cm induction hob
Worth considering if you do a lot of cooking on the hob and your cookware is induction-compatible. Check the built-in dimensions and connection requirements for the HI6432BSCWF before choosing it.
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AEG IKS64453IB, 60 cm induction hob with 4 zones
The four zones and Bridge function mentioned in the product name are worth considering if you use several pans or a large dish. Check the external and cut-out dimensions in the IKS64453IB documentation before buying, and make sure you also check the connection requirements.
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TOPWISH, 60 cm built-in induction hob with 4 zones
If you prepare several parts of a meal on the hob, this model has four zones as well as Boost and timer functions, as stated in its name. Before ordering, check that your cookware is compatible and confirm the cut-out dimensions and connection requirements.
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Bosch HBA514BB3, 71 L built-in oven
Its stated capacity of 71 L may appeal to households that regularly cook dishes in the oven. Check how many cavities the HBA514BB3 has, as the information for this model differs on this point. Then confirm the niche dimensions and connection requirements.
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Whirlpool AKT 801-NE, ceramic hob with 4 zones
This four-zone ceramic hob is for anyone who wants to cook on several zones without choosing induction. Check the worktop cut-out and the connection requirements for the AKT 801-NE. Don’t assume it has the same specifications as another Whirlpool hob.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to replace all your saucepans to switch to induction?
No, only the cookware you’ll use on your new hob if its base isn’t compatible. Look for the induction symbol or test each base with a magnet before deciding whether to make the switch.
What dimensions should you check for a built-in appliance?
Check the niche or cut-out dimensions in the manual for the exact model, not just its marketed width. Also check the clearances and ventilation required for installation.
Do all hobs and ovens have the same connected load?
No, it varies by appliance. Whirlpool states a connected load of 4 700 W for its AKT8090LX hob, while Electrolux gives a total electrical power of 2 790 W for the EOF3C40TH oven. Check the manual for your chosen model. If electrical work is needed, ask a suitably qualified professional to assess your existing installation.
What statutory guarantee applies to a new appliance bought in France?
For a new appliance bought from a professional seller in France, you can claim under the statutory guarantee of conformity for two years, according to the French Ministry of the Economy. This is separate from any commercial guarantee offered by the seller or manufacturer.