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November 13, 2012 at 2:44 am #72497
JesseConant
ParticipantHi guys,
I’m considering getting an electric range with a double oven vs. a single electric oven?
I live alone and don’t do a lot of complicated cooking. I thought it might be a good idea to get the double oven because much of what I would do could be done in the smaller portion of the oven.
Any opinion on this would be appreciated.
Jesse
November 13, 2012 at 6:54 am #384659captaincaveman1
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JesseConant wrote:Hi guys,
I’m considering getting an electric range with a double oven vs. a single electric oven?
I live alone and don’t do a lot of complicated cooking. I thought it might be a good idea to get the double oven because much of what I would do could be done in the smaller portion of the oven.
Any opinion on this would be appreciated.
Jesse

Single ovens (pyrolytic excluded) plug into a normal 13 amp socket however a double oven must only be fitted on the 30amp cooker circuit so check where your siting it otherwise you have the exspence of an electrician to consider if you go for a double oven .
November 14, 2012 at 12:52 am #384660JesseConant
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captaincaveman1 wrote:
JesseConant wrote:
Hi guys,
I’m considering getting an electric range with a double oven vs. a single electric oven?
I live alone and don’t do a lot of complicated cooking. I thought it might be a good idea to get the double oven because much of what I would do could be done in the smaller portion of the oven.
Any opinion on this would be appreciated.
Jesse

Single ovens (pyrolytic excluded) plug into a normal 13 amp socket however a double oven must only be fitted on the 30amp cooker circuit so check where your siting it otherwise you have the exspence of an electrician to consider if you go for a double oven .
Hi captaincaveman1,
Oh the circuit matters,thanks for reminder.Otherwise I am to have extra expense for reinstall.November 14, 2012 at 8:05 am #384661DrDill
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Again, some one is incorrect, you can get a pyro oven that plugs in, you can even get a 90cm wide dual fual range that works on 13amps.
Captain caveman, i think you need to end your advice with “as far as i know” as you are not fully correct in some of your advice.
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http://www.kitchenkitsw.comNovember 14, 2012 at 8:25 am #384662Martin
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DrDill wrote:Again, some one is incorrect, you can get a pyro oven that plugs in, you can even get a 90cm wide dual fual range that works on 13amps.
Really? Can you give us an example Doc?
November 14, 2012 at 9:06 am #384663don
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Hi Martin
It must be a single cavity dual fuel range like the Indesit K9F11SKG or the Flavel FDF90 to run off a 13A socket.Don
November 14, 2012 at 9:09 am #384664DrDill
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Martin, i do a list as there is many models. I have said this so that the op can get more choice, and not be limited by missinformation
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http://www.kitchenkitsw.comNovember 14, 2012 at 9:22 am #384665Martin
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DrDill wrote:Martin, i do a list as there is many models.
Do please just give me one example of a pyrolytic oven that can run off a 13 amp plug….please? 🙂
November 14, 2012 at 10:16 am #384666keepitsimple
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Hello, Jesse
Can only speak as an end-user rather than an expert.
I went through the same decisions a couple of years ago when I refitted my kitchen. I finally decided on a single cavity built under oven. Main reason was I couldn’t find (at that time) a double oven with pyrolitic cleaning (which I particularly wanted – hate oven cleaning). Also, the one I bought seems to have extremely good insulation, including triple glazed door etc. and I’m guessing it is as cheap to run as many smaller cavity ovens. Heats up very quickly too. The downside is the grill is in the top of the oven of course, which could be limiting if you needed to use both at the same time. (I find a cast iron skillet better for most “grilling” anyway).November 14, 2012 at 4:46 pm #384667Martin
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Martin wrote:Do please just give me one example of a pyrolytic oven that can run off a 13 amp plug….please? 🙂
I’ve since checked the installation spec on several single pyrolytic ovens and the lowest consumption is 16amps. So, far from being adaptable to plug into a 13amp socket. But my question still stands to try to prove Captaincaveman wrong is his statement. 😉
November 14, 2012 at 9:55 pm #384668DrDill
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For you martin, the manufacturer states 13amp power supply:-
Smeg SCP115X
Smeg SCP399X-8
Smeg SCP496n-8I could go on with other manufacturers, but i wont.
Your appology would be most welcolm Martin
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http://www.kitchenkitsw.comNovember 15, 2012 at 8:22 am #384669Martin
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DrDill wrote:For you martin, the manufacturer states 13amp power supply
How very interesting, thank you for that, something new that I’ve learnt already today. 🙂
November 15, 2012 at 9:17 am #384670DrDill
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Is it too much for you too apologise?
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http://www.kitchenkitsw.comNovember 15, 2012 at 9:18 am #384671DrDill
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And too add the customer could have a 4 zone induction hob that also plugs in, even having the plug top fitted!
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http://www.kitchenkitsw.comNovember 15, 2012 at 10:40 pm #384672captaincaveman1
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:rolls: Give yourself a pat on the back Dr Dill but the fact is most pyro ovens are above 15 amps so I was merely making the op aware of that and now I suspect you will of confused them To the point they may think any pyro oven just plugs in a socket
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