New ovens: pyrolytic and steam

[KP81]

Dear All,
We are currently putting in a new kitchen and would need two ovens: we have looked at double ovens but these seem not to have the same features. There is a bewildering variety out there on the market. We are leaning towards one which is pyrolytic and the other a combi-steam oven. Are these both technologies worth the hype? Are there any recommendations in each category? Some ovens also have auto-cook functions ie programmes to cook a variety of meals but perhaps these are just gimmicks? The ovens will be built in and we are both keen cooks so really the oven needs to hold the temperature well and be reliable with good build quality. We have always bought higher end appliances (miele, bosch, de dietrich) so would be looking at the higher end brands. We are from Northern Ireland. Many thanks for the help.
KP

[keepitsimple]

Re: New ovens: pyrolytic and steam

Hello. Can’t comment about steam ovens never having used one, but I do have a pyrolitic oven, and that is very very good. The self cleaning works a treat, apart from a patch right by the door, which I suspect doesn’t get quite as hot. Be aware that if it is very dirty, there is some smoke, so best done with the windows open. All you’re left with is some whitish ash to wipe out. One thing – in mine you can’t put the chromed racks in to clean, but you can clean any enamel items.

I think you’ll find most pyrolitic ovens are also very well insulated and possibly cheaper to run as a result. Mine also has a triple glazed door.

Siemens built under single oven model HB750550B 5 years old, so almost certainly superseded by now

[KP81]

Re: New ovens: pyrolytic and steam

Many thanks for the reply. I do think a pyrolytic oven is the way to go. Certainly will beat the scrubbing! I have been looking at both the Siemens and Bosch models which I think are built by the same company (as are Neff?).

I’d be interested to hear from anyone who has used a steam oven and anyone who has used the auto-cook functions on some of these models. Really we are loking for a primary oven which we will use everyday and a back-up for when we entertain. Many thanks again.
KP

[keepitsimple]

Re: New ovens: pyrolytic and steam

I’m fairly sure you’re right that Bosch/Siemens/Neff is all the same manufacturer, and the differences between comparable devices are to some extent cosmetic, although I suspect Siemens is considered the top range.

I looked at quite a lot of built under ovens. Decided on the Siemens partly because I was refitting the kitchen, and apart from the washer and extractor canopy everything else was Siemens or Bosch. Also it seemed to be altogether very well made – the door shuts like a Merc. Some others – even fairly expensive ones – seemed to shut like an old MG…..

The pros on here are much better informed about quality than me, can only go by what I see and find in use, but have been pleased with it.

Heats up quickly, and temperature seems accurate. Several different cooking options, but I mainly use top and bottom heat, Fan oven or Hot air Grilling (grill heats, then fan runs to blow heat around and the process repeats). Nice and quiet even with fans running. The only thing I don’t like – but it’s almost universal these days in this type of oven – is having to keep the door shut while using the grill (I can understand why that is though).

[admin]

Re: New ovens: pyrolytic and steam

Hi

Have a look at the V-ZUG range of ovens.I have a steam one and find it does roasts beautifully. It also has a self clean function.

Bryan

[KP81]

Re: New ovens: pyrolytic and steam

Hi,
Many thanks. I will look at the V-ZUG range but these might be outside my budget. My wife feels we need two ovens – we had a double oven before which came into use durng large family gatherings. However the double ovens do not seem to have the same features as single ones. Maybe one oven will be sufficient though.
KP

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