Appliances Online has a large range of 90cm wide electric wall ovens (that are 30cm wider than the standard oven size). These ovens offer all the same functions as their smaller counterparts - but with the advantage of a large cavity. Thus they are a great choice for anyone who likes to cook large quantities of food.
In addition to our 90cm wide ovens, Appliances Online also stocks large capacity double ovens in a variety of configurations. Double ovens are useful because they enable you to cook a main meal and a dessert at the same time. And if you're hosting a dinner party, you can use one oven to cook the food, while the second oven acts as a warming drawer for plates and side dishes.
By installing your oven at eye level, you will find it easier to keep an eye on the progress of your cooking. It will also make your life easier if you have a bad back, as you won't have to bend down to retrieve food from the oven. This is where wall ovens trump freestanding upright ovens.
Electric ovens offer a dry, even heat that is perfect for baking and roasting. They create a lovely browning effect that is ideal for making bread, pastry and cake, as well as perfect roast meat that's lovely and caramelised on the outside, yet tender on the inside.
Before you make a decision, think about what kind of cooking you like to do. It's important to choose an oven that matches not just your space and budget requirements, but your needs as a chef.
Please measure the available space in your kitchen before you buy. The average width for a large oven is 90cm, however this measurement will vary from brand to brand. (You will also need to take into consideration the height and depth of the appliance).
Obviously, a large oven will need quite a lot of space, so these ovens are best suited to larger-than-average sized kitchens.
A large electric wall oven will give you around 100 litres of oven capacity. (Note: most ovens will advertise the gross capacity, which will always be larger than the net capacity. For this reason, it's best to check the product manual before you buy).
The larger the oven, the more food you can prepare at once. Extra-wide ovens will also accommodate extra-wide baking trays, which will make your life easier come Christmas time.
Double ovens are perfect for people who entertain a lot. So if you love hosting dinner parties, a double oven is something you should consider. It will enable you to cook two completely different dishes at once (such as a main and a dessert) which will save you time. Additionally, you can cook your main meal in one oven, while using the second oven as a warming drawer for plates and side dishes.
A pyrolytic oven uses high temperatures (of around 500°C) to convert grease splashes on the oven walls into a fine, powdery ash. This process is known as pyrolysis - which is where pyrolytic ovens get their name. The door of the oven will lock while the pyrolytic cycle is happening, but once it has cooled down you will be able to wipe the ash out of the oven with a damp cloth.
Please note: before you start the pyrolytic cleaning cycle, you will need to remove all metal trays and racks from the oven, otherwise they will buckle in the heat. Generally speaking, the cleaning cycle will last for around 1.5 - 2 hours.
Pyrolytic ovens are great primarily because they reduce your exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals. Plus, they save time - no more scrubbing!
Before operating a pyrolytic oven, please refer to the manufacturer's instructions as described in the operator's manual, as all models are slightly different.
Some ovens come with catalytic liners affixed to the oven walls, which are designed to collect grease and grime. When your oven reaches a temperature of 200°C or above, this grease and grime will burn off and convert into ash. Once your oven has cooled down, you will be able to wipe this ash away with a damp cloth.
Depending on how frequently you use your oven, the catalytic liners will need to be replaced or turned over periodically.
Catalytic liners will save you time and effort. However please note that you will still need to wipe down the oven shelves and door regularly to keep your oven completely clean.
Some ovens feature an internal grill inside the oven itself. This means that only the top element of the oven is used. The grill feature is great for browning the tops of potato bakes, frittatas, and more.
Most ovens feature double glazing (i.e. two layers of glass in the oven door) as standard. However some offer triple or even quadruple glazing. This has two benefits: it helps to keep heat locked inside the oven (for more efficient cooking), and it helps to keep the outside of the oven door cool while the oven is in use.
Some large ovens incorporate a tangential cooling fan, which circulates cool air around the outside of the oven carcass to keep your kitchen cool.
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