ABOUT BUILT-IN ELECTRIC OVENS

Built-in electric ovens are designed to be incorporated within kitchen units; they have a finished front, but unfinished sides. They may be single or double, with or without fan and grill. Their front doors may be made of stainless steel or glass.

Factors to consider when choosing a built-in oven are capacity and energy efficiency. Some ovens have a self-cleaning feature. This uses a very high temperature cycle (about 900 degrees Fahrenheit) to burn off spills without using chemicals. Self cleaning ovens have a safety lock which keeps the oven locked during and after the burn cycle, which can last for up to three hours.

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CONSUMER ADVICE ON BUILT-IN ELECTRIC OVENS

John Lewis publishes a good guides to buying cooking appliances. The guide covers built-in electrical appliances, hobs, cooker hoods, slot-in cookers, range cookers, and energy efficiency.

Which? publishes an online report of its tests on 25 built-in electric ovens including models from Bosch, Stoves and Hotpoint. The report includes a free features guide, and the following subscriber-only content: best buys; frequently asked questions about microwave ovens; and reports of product tests. Which? offers a 30-day online free trial.

Energy Saving Trust has a certification scheme for energy efficiency, and also has links on its website to recommended products and retailers.

The EU Energy Label scheme, described in Wikipedia, certifies the energy efficiency of microwave ovens and other household appliances.

LEADING MANUFACTURERS OF BUILT-IN ELECTRIC OVENS

AEG. The AEG website has a section dealing with built-in electric ovens. These include single ovens, multifunction single ovens with integrated steam functions, single ovens with Pyrolux auto cleaning system, double ovens, compact ovens, and double under-counter ovens.

Bosch. The Bosch website includes a section covering built-in electric ovens. The product range includes ovens with self cleaning systems, large oven capacity, multi-function cooking, and auto programmes. Sizes include single, double, and compact. Bosch also supplies built-in warming drawers.

Hotpoint. The Hotpoint website has sections on single and double built-in electric ovens. Hotpoint built-in electric ovens are available with steel or glass doors. Features include oven fans, defrost settings, variable grilling, fan grilling, and removable catalytic liners.

Neff. Neff manufactures a range of built-in electric ovens. These may be single or double, with or without fan. Features include actual temperature disploay, permanent safety lock, child safety lock, automatic programmer, and full glass inner door.

Smeg. The Smeg website has a section on built-in electric ovens. These include single and double ovens, with multifunction capability. Features include pyrolitic self cleaning, and thermo-ventilation. Smeg also supplies a special pizza oven.

LEADING ONLINE RETAILERS OF BUILT-IN ELECTRIC OVENS

Empire Direct is a large online supplier of electrical appliances, whose online prices aim to be up to a third less than high street prices. Its website has sections covering more than 300 built-in electric ovens, showing in each case the saving against normal retail price.

John Lewis is a national retailer selling online and through its department stores. Its website has a section on built-in electric ovens. This can be searched by brand, price, and finish (black, stainless steel, or white). John Lewis provides a free second year service guarantee, and free delivery for orders over £100.

Tesco Direct. Tesco Direct's easy-to-use website has a section covering twenty two built-in electric ovens. These include single and double ovens, with and without fan and grill.

PRICE COMPARISONS FOR BUILT-IN ELECTRIC OVENS

The following websites supply UK price comparisons for microwave ovens: Dealtime UK; Kelkoo UK; Price Runner UK. Ciao UK and provides price comparisons for built-in electric ovens together with user reviews. Reevoo provides user reviews.

Part Select. US website with troubleshooting advice on dishwashers, dryers, ranges, stoves, ovens, refrigerators and washing machines.

Epinions. User reviews on electric ovens from the US-based Epinions website.

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