Built-in Oven Buying Guide
A Built-in Oven fixture typically has either two ovens, or one oven and one microwave oven. It is usually built into the kitchen cabinet to save space.
Types of Built-in Ovens
Full-Height Double Built-in Ovens
Usually positioned at eye level, allowing for better access to food
Built-under Double Ovens
Designed to be under a hob or kitchen work top
Single Ovens
Provides more flexibility and can fit either under a hob or at eye level
Compact Ovens
More convenient for smaller living spaces or as part of a set up alongside or above a single oven
Choosing the right size of Built-in Ovens
Total Internal Volume
Usable Cooking Space
- Stated oven capacity can range from 51 to 76 litres
- The average capacity of a single oven is 64 litres
- The average capacity for a double oven is 62 litres for the main oven and 35 litres for the smaller one
- Layout and shelf positions also affect how much you can fit in an oven
Best Built-in Oven features
Self-cleaningUses a high-temperature programme to reduce burnt-on cooking grime to ash
Programmable timerSets the oven to cook for a specific time as well as automatically turns on, cooks and turns off afterwards
Steam cookingInjects bursts of steam
'Smart' connected ovensAble to control certain functions or checks on cooking progress using an integrated app on smartphone or tablet
Digital controlsOffers more flexibility and guidance, and gives a more streamlined look
Telescopic runnersAllows for smoother and stable movement while pulling and pushing shelves
Automatic cooking controlsOven sets the temperature, heat sources, moisture levels and time for the selected recipe
Triple or quadruple glazed doorsMultiple layers of glass insulate the
space, preserving heat and saving energy
Slide-away doorAllows the oven door to slide underneath the oven, convenient for tight spaces
