Wall ovens with the correct feature set can add value and convenience to a kitchen. They are designed to offer placement versatility, and can utilize space in smaller kitchens, therefore conveniently fitting in any kitchen. If you frequently entertain, wall ovens are great for cooking and warming up. Not to mention how accessible they can be, depending on where you place them on the wall. Wall ovens eliminate the strain of bending over when removing heavy dishes from the oven and it is at eyes range so it is easy to keep an eye on your cooking. These ovens are also out of range for toddlers and small children.
When choosing the correct design for your kitchen, the right wall ovens can add sophistication and style to you kitchen. You need to think and assess what the right wall oven is for your and what will work best for your cooking requirements. If you are replacing your stove, you are usually limited in the style and size of your oven, but if you're in the middle of renovation your choices are limitless.
This buying guide will help you question what you need and provide you with information to choose the correct oven type for you.
When you begin your search for the perfect oven, the first thing you will have to decipher is whether you want a gas or electric powered unit. It is largely a matter of personal preference and what type of connection you have available. However, it is usually best to go for the modern ovens when it comes to electric. This is because the old electric wall ovens could take a little longer to heat up compared to gas ovens. However, if you don't have a gas connection, you may have to go to an electric wall oven.
Electric wall ovens price range usually starts lower and offers a wider range of models to choose from. They are comparatively larger and usually quite to run. Fan and ducts tend to be optimised for low noise. However, if purchasing an electric wall oven, it usually requires a 240 power supply and hard wired connection which would be done by your electrician.
Gas wall ovens are preferred by professional chefs because it is fast, effective, and efficient. A gas oven can produce absolutely beautiful roasts - crisp and caramelised on the outside, and tender on the inside. These wall ovens help food retain their moisture and for some considered to be more efficient. However, it can be fiddly at times. Sometimes food may need to be rotated to ensure even cooking. It is also important that if you are purchasing a gas wall oven that it will be vented outside.
Just because the oven is 600mm it does not mean that it equals the size inside. You should consider the internal height when searching for an oven. There should be enough room to fit two roasts one each shelf.
Be sure to measure the selected space for your oven properly and the useable space inside the oven.
Whether you buy a free standing cooker or a wall oven, most have common features to look for. Wall ovens are available with a vast array of special features that will help you save time in the kitchen and improve the quality of your cooking. It is important to choose an oven with the right features for your requirements.
Here is a list of features that might be what you're looking for:
Litres: This measurement is the capacity or volume of the oven in litres.
Pyrolytic: A self-cleaning oven. When cleaning is required select pyro mode, the oven will heat to 300 degrees locks the oven door, continues to climb to 500 degrees for a totally clean oven.
Here the fat and grease along with any food scraps will be turned into ash approximately 1.30 to 2hrs of cleaning, after the cleaning process has finished you can easily wipe out the ash with a cloth and no more chemicals.
Catalytic liners: This is another self-cleaning feature. However, the grime is collected only on the liners and can be burnt off by placing the oven at a heat of 200 degrees. The liners will either need to be replaced or turned over. This does not mean that the door and shelves don't need to be wiped down.
Roast probe: A spike that can be inserted into your meats to determine when it is cooked.
Telescopic shelf holders: Provides extra support for oven shelves to slide out of the oven.
Grill: Many modern ovens do not include a separate grill area. Instead the grill is inside the oven at the top. You may be able to use the grill with the fan for roasts.
Oven doors: Thanks to updating advances with ovens, we now don't have to worry about burning out fingers on the oven doors. Generally, an oven door with three layers of glass will be cooler to the touch than a door with two glass layers.
Some manufacturers are supplying models with 4 layers of glass for greater cooling exterior doors. This is great when placing under bench where children are concerned. Be sure to test the door to see how smoothly it opens and closes, halts when you leave it and comes out in the correct direction for you and your kitchen.
Please feel free to contact our customer service team for any queries on wall ovens. Call us on 1300 000 500.
A: Even though most ovens are fan forced, ovens that are multi-function will have setting that allows you to cook with the fan off when required. Depending on what food you're cooking, with a multi- function oven you have a greater variety of cooking settings that can be selected by you to suit your style of cooking and the food being cooked.
A: If you don't have a natural gas supply but still want gas then LP gas or "Bottled Gas" can be installed by a qualified tradesperson. So, if you don't have it, investigate getting a quote from some of the people in the know such as ELGAS a leading supper of bottled gas.
A: Self-cleaning ovens can save you a lot of time and effort. It is all up to you and your budget. This feature will minimize your workload and require no more chemicals being used; just great for you and the environment.