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Electric or gas?
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Cleaning features
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Types of built-in oven
Electric ovens are the most popular choice. They give the best and most reliable cooking results, with even heat distribution and accurate temperatures. Plus, they’re much easier to clean that gas ovens.
Gas ovens are great for keen cooks – as it’s easy to adjust temperatures for more controlled cooking. A must for bakers! Gas ovens also produce a moist environment – which isn’t always great for big meals like roast dinners.
Which size oven do I need?
Built-in single oven
60cm wide and 60cm in height
A built-in single oven has one cavity space with oven and grill included. The cavity size is typically larger than a double oven. They can be built-in under a hob, or an eye-level cabinet.
Built-in double oven
60cm wide and 90cm in height
The built-in double oven is the most versatile of the three, consisting of two ovens with grill. Because of their taller size, oven capacity can be larger than built-under double ovens. They can be positioned at eye level, making it easy to get food in and out.
Built-under double oven
60cm wide and 60cm in height
A built-under double oven has a main larger oven, and a smaller one with a grill. The cavity size is typically slightly smaller than a single oven. Designed to go under a hob or kitchen worktop.
Always check the capacity of the oven – measured in litres. Just because two ovens look the same, it doesn’t mean you’ll get the same capacity.
Mish, Currys tech expert
How to measure for a new built-in oven
Measure up the available space for your oven, taking note of height and width. Please note, if you’re planning on having a gas hob to go with your oven, you’ll need 75cm of space above your hob for safety purposes. If you’re going electric, that’s 65cm. You’ll also want to make sure your kitchen cabinets aren’t directly above your hobs. If you’re looking to upgrade your existing cooker, just measure what you already have.
Always make sure you install your oven on a solid, flat surface. Carpet or soft flooring is unsafe.
Connecting a built-in oven
It’s important you make sure you have the correct supply outlet for your choice of cooker. Here’s a summary of what you’ll need:
- There's no combustible material behind the oven location – especially flammable material such as wallpaper, wood, fabric wall coverings, curtains or shelving.
There's no combustible material behind the oven location – especially flammable material such as wallpaper, wood, fabric wall coverings, curtains or shelving.
For gas cookers, it’s important to have enough ventilation. A door or window that opens directly to the outside is fine.
If keeping your oven spotless is important to you, look to see if you can remove the internal glass from your oven door. This often gets really dirty, so is much easier to clean if it can be safely detached.
Katrina, Currys tech expert
Extra features to look out for when buying a built-in oven
Energy rating
Energy ratings run from A-G, with A being the most energy efficient and G being the least. And the more energy efficient your oven, the less power it uses. This will help save the planet and save you money too! All of our ovens are either A++, A+, A or B rated.
Steam cooking
Some ovens have a steam cooking feature that keeps food moist and full of flavour, while helping it to crisp up on the outside. Bakers love steam, because they can achieve soft fluffy bakes with crispy golden finishes. It’s also a great cooking method for lots of other dishes, as it locks in flavour and nutrients.
Food sensors
Looking for perfect cooking results every time? Food sensors let you measure the core temperature from the centre of your dish while it’s cooking, so you’ll know exactly when it’s cooked the way you want it. The food sensor notifies you when food is cooked, and can even automatically switch off your oven to stop the cooking process.
Slide-away door
Some Neff ovens have an innovative Slide&Hide® feature, where the oven door slides underneath the main oven cavity, giving you easy access to your cooking and more kitchen space. It’s especially handy where space is tight - or if you just like pretending you’re on Bake Off!
How we can help you get started
Don’t fancy cramming it in the car? We can deliver your new oven in 4 working days with our standard delivery. Or if you need it fast, we can get it to you next day.
With a big piece of kit like an oven, installation can get pretty complicated. Book in an installation with us and we’ll disconnect your old appliance, install your new one and get rid of any packaging for you.
Save yourself a trip to the tip. For a small fee, we can take your old oven away to be recycled. Otherwise, you can take it along to your local Currys store and we’ll recycle it for free – even if you bought it somewhere else.
