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When you are looking for a new oven, make sure to check whether a model has been awarded an Energy Star rating. These are a clear indication that the oven has been thoroughly tested to ensure energy efficiency.

visit unlike freestanding models are installed at eye level and feature thoughtful extras like a pyrolytic cleaning function. Zanussi ZBO740 is our top choice for family cooks, thanks to its telescopic rails that glide and its smart capabilities.

2. Hotpoint Ho606

The Hotpoint Ho606 isn't the least expensive integrated oven on our list, but it comes with an impressive array of features. It scored well in our lab tests for its ease of use with clear icons on the display and audio prompts to help you set up the oven. The Steam Clean and pyrolytic settings also proved effective in removing stubborn grease stains. The telescopic runners' gliding motions allow you to take hot trays off without having to bend. This model also comes with an easy warming drawer, perfect to keep plates warm as you prepare dinner or heat through leftovers.





While a single oven offers fewer functions than a double oven, it's typically less expensive and doesn't require as much work. It could also fit into smaller spaces, making it ideal for older homes or kitchens that don't have enough room for a double range. However, Blanchfield warns that a single oven usually has a smaller surface to heat and can be more difficult to control. This makes it a poor choice for cooking multiple meals at different temperatures. A double oven that has separate chambers is the best option.

A lot of smart ovens are confusing to use, but they can be lifesavers for busy households. If you have a large family, it's important to select an oven with an easy-to-use interface that can be used even for children. It must be able to store and recall your favourite recipes with the press of an arrow, and be compatible with apps for recipes and reminders.

Adding extras to your oven will make it more useful and easier to use however, be cautious not to overspend. You can find ovens with everything from an electronic thermometer to a smart mode that uses the microwave and grill to create crisp and delicious results in under 30 minutes. We asked buying experts from AO, AppliancesDirect and Currys what additional features they believed worth putting into.

3. Smeg SMO606

This smart oven is the best option for those concerned about their energy consumption. It comes with a useful feature that turns off the heat and then turns on the light when you open the door, which means you don't use up energy by leaving it on while cooking. It also has an electronic display that displays the temperature at the moment and the target temperature. This makes it easy to verify that your food is cooked properly without opening the oven.

This oven is WiFi connected and allows users to control the oven from a compatible app. You can also access NEFF's tips and recipes to create delicious meals that will please your guests. The capacity of 71 litres means you can cook larger foods, and there are some thoughtfully designed extras, such as the telescopic runners and the slide and hide door that make loading and unloading easier. It's also easy to keep clean, with multiple cleaning modes and the use of steam to help dislodge food particles.

Since 1948, SMEG has designed household appliances that combine beauty and function. Their products combine inventive elegance and originality with quality and functionality, as reflected in the iconic design of the brand. The headquarters of the company is located in Guastalla in the Emilia Romagna area of Italy. Their factories are highly automated and feature strict quality control, however, they value the human touch.

Smeg is one of the few brands that produces its own appliances in their country of origin. This allows Smeg to keep an check on their entire manufacturing process, ensuring quality and reliability. They are made from recycled fishing nets, industrial thread waste and other materials. This makes them environmentally sustainable. The appliances are designed to be durable easy to use and ergonomic.

Smeg offers a variety of styles and sizes, so that you can find the right fit for your home. The shades include pastel blues, yellows and pinks to more vibrant purples and reds. They also have a selection that matches the cookware and would look great in any home.

4. Smeg SMO706

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Smeg, an Italian home appliance maker is headquartered in Guastalla in northern Italy. It manufactures domestic appliances, and also professional kitchen equipment for restaurants and catering as well as medical instruments.

A fusion of technology and style, Smeg's products are considered icons of design, with distinct identity that expresses the latest trends in complete respect of the environment within which they are placed. The company conducts an extensive study of aesthetics, and works with architects and designers like Guido Canali of deepdesign, Marc Newson of Marc Newson Matteo Bazzicalupo, Marc Newson of Marc Newson and Guido Canali of Mario Bellini.

For Smeg, style is not only about shape, but of communicating the way we live and living, and of creating relations that go beyond function. This concept has influenced the design of every single household appliance including the two-slice toaster and kettle and all the way to the range cooker.