How To Buy A Built In Oven — A India Guide for First Time Oven Buyers (2022)
This Guide (2022) for Indian Buyers, will help you select the right Built In Oven for your Kitchen that fits all your needs.
Built-In Ovens come in a range of types & styles, so you can find a model that matches your kitchen and cooking style perfectly. Whether you want a stylish Combination Steam Oven or a Gas Model for baking, you’ll find all the information you need here.
Summary
Oven Categories
- Built-In Oven (Basic): It is an appliance with three features in it i.e., oven, toaster and griller. Elegant designs and multiple features make it a need of every kitchen.
2. Combination Steam Oven: They feature a reservoir which is to be filled with water (which will either need to be plumbed in, or filled manually) which when heated, turns into steam, which cooks your food. Most foods can be cooked in a steam oven although you should bear in mind that while steam ovens are better at retaining flavour and moisture than other types of ovens, they cannot “brown” foods.
3. Combination Oven with Microwave: Essentially, a Combi Microwave enables you to carry out all basic microwave tasks, together with grilling, baking and all other facilities that a regular kitchen oven provides you with.
Unlike a regular microwave, Combi Microwave can brown, crisp, roast and bake, when used on the oven mode. It will also have the added bonus of using less electricity than a regular oven, due to the volume of air being heated being smaller. The combination function of Oven with Microwave gives a full proof cooking results from inside out in 50% cooking time.
Electric Oven Vs Gas Oven
Ovens can be classified on the basis of the Fuel used to power your Oven. The are Electric and Gas options available in the Indian Market. Each one have their Pros & Cons.
Electric Oven
These are by far the most popular ovens. They require a Power Connection before Installation.
Pros: The benefit of cooking with an electric oven, especially one with a fan, is that heat is distributed all around the oven. Electric ovens also tend to stay at a more accurate temperature than gas, and there are plenty of options to choose from.
Cons: They are more expensive to run compared to Gas Ovens
Gas Oven
There are far fewer built-in gas ovens on the market than electric models, but you can still find good ones.
Pros: The interior of a gas oven is often more humid than electric models. This reduces the risk of your food drying out during cooking, and is one reason why bakers often prefer gas ovens. They are also cheaper to run compared to Electric ovens
Cons: Gas built-in ovens aren’t quite as effective as electric ovens at keeping to the set temperature and distributing heat all around the oven. The top of the oven is often noticeably hotter than the bottom. However, a fan can help distribute the heat more evenly. Plus, if you understand your oven, you can take advantage of the differences in temperature, and cook multiple dishes at the same time.
Types of Oven based on its Functions
There are two main categories:
- Fan Oven: This oven has a Integrated Fan that distributes the Heat evenly throughout the oven
2. Multi-function Oven: Multifunction ovens combine several different cooking options, making them perfect for busy families.They give you scope to defrost, grill, cook at low temperatures for impressive cooking results. Different models have different functions so check function capabilities before you buy a Model. Models have 8–12 functions.
Oven Finish
Your built-in kitchen design may be classic or minimalist modern, both of which are reflected in the colour palette for the built-in oven range. Make a statement with a Stainless Steel Oven or Black Oven which will complement any kitchen colour scheme and can be matched with other items in our kitchen appliance range.
Stainless Steel Finish
One of the most popular and timeless finishes, it’s no surprise stainless steel is manufactured by a all of brands.The bright, shiny finish makes a kitchen look clean, crisp and new. Stainless steel blends with a number of kitchen styles from traditional to modern.
Black Glass Finish
Black appliances give off a modern look, but can darken a room, making it seem smaller. This makes them more ideal for large kitchens. On the other hand, black appliances more easily hide smudges and dirt, reducing how often you need to clean them.
White Glass Finish
White appliances offer a classic, timeless look and have been a kitchen mainstay for quite some time. They brighten up a kitchen, but do show dirt and debris and need to be cleaned often. White appliances provide a homey feel and are great for people who love to invite friends and family into their kitchen. Not a lot of options are available in white finish.
Black Stainless Steel Finish
Black stainless steel is gaining steam among homeowners recently. The shiny finish hides smudges and fingerprints better than its traditional stainless steel counterpart. The true color of black stainless steel varies from brand to brand, so know that you can’t mix brands and expect a perfect match. Elica calls it Inox Finish.
Oven Capacity
Capacity is often a factor many people find important when looking for what oven to buy. The capacity is the usable size of an oven’s cavity measured in litres, enabling you to estimate how much food can be cooked in one sitting. The decision of oven capacity depends on the size of your family and the type of food you are going to cook. The 2 main ranges of oven capacity are 65Ltrs (ideal for 6–8 people) and >75Ltrs (ideal for 10–12 people).
Also consider the number of shelves available, as a 50-litre oven with three shelves can cook more food than a 60-litre oven with only two.
Oven Controls
The built in ovens in India have 3 Contol options available — Mechanical Buttons, Jog Dials (Knobs) or the new generation Feather Touch Controls. The decision is based on personal preference. Touch Controls and Buttons give ability to better control the temperature (to individual digits), Knobs and Buttons can be a little difficult to clean as dirt get stuck in the groves. Touch panels make give longevity issues. But each of the 3 options work perfectly fine and its completely the users choice to select what suits them.
Oven Display
Ovens with digital displays allow you to easily keep track of the progress of your cooking, and time dishes to perfection.The digital display brings modernity to your cooking experience. It is of extreme importance due to its function of proving accurate information regarding the current status and the heating time required for a particular food item. The digital display setting makes the usage of our exclusive built –in ovens a hassle-free procedure. The two options available are LED and LCD
Other Features To Consider
Three Layer Tempered Glass
3 layered glass door are better than 2 glass layered. They are more resistant to High Temperature. They are tougher to break.
Multiple Adjustable Tray Position
Built-in ovens come along with sturdy telescopic sliding trays that help you to use the oven without the fear of getting burnt. These sliding trays can be moved in and out of the oven easily as these glides back and forth smoothly. This enables proper cleaning and change of position as and when required. Usually there are 4 or 5 tray positions possible.
Note: 50-litre oven with three shelves can cook more food than a 60-litre oven with only two.
Safety Features
Child lock gives you safety locks installed on oven controls to stop young children from changing any settings or in some cases opening the oven door.
Safety features such as an automatic turn off function are helpful if you’re often distracted by a busy home. Ovens with this feature will turn themselves off after a certain amount of time, although it can be overridden by adjusting the settings.
Oven Size & Installation
Oven Dimensions
Oven sizes vary, but you’ll probably need 50–60 cm width and 55–65 cm depth of available space. However, make sure you double check the model’s exact measurements as they can vary.
Height-wise, you’ll find ovens are around 60 cm
Built In Oven Ventilation Requirements
Your standardised oven cabinet should already have accounted for the ventilation need but just to be sure, here are the ventilation requirements for a built in oven.
- You need at least 5mm of space along the sides of the built in oven.
- 35mm of space should be provided at the back of the unit for ventilation
- If the top of the oven is flush with the worktop, this is fine. In other cases, there may be up to 20mm of ventilation space provided at the top, but generally your built in oven is okay to be completely flush at the top.
Oven Installation
Ovens aren’t the easiest appliances to install, so you’ll need help from a qualified electrician.
Most Brands offer an installation service where they deliver your new oven and for a small fee, will also install the Oven for you.
There are a few things you can do before your new oven arrives to help the process run smoothly:
- Double check your measurements to ensure your new oven will fit.
- Check you have a gas or electricity supply near where you want the oven to go.
- Make sure the route to the kitchen is clear and that there is enough room for the installer to work.
- Ensure the area surrounding your new oven is free from flammable items, including wallpaper and wiring.
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