When it comes to must-have kitchen appliances, it is hard to top the trusty oven where it comes to versatility and all-around usefulness.
Ovens can bake. Ovens can broil. Ovens can grill, and steam, and even air-fry – and they can do it all without needing constant supervision for typically large amounts of food.
You’ll appreciate it most when you’re up to your ears in prep work ahead of a festive holiday meal.
Trayfuls of roasted carrots, potatoes and sprouts in a pinch? No problem, provided you’ve got a roomy oven with enough juice to bring on the heat when times are tough.
Other features to consider include ease of cleaning, number of functions (like a rotisserie spit, for example), capacity, warranty and whether it is built-in or countertop.
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After all, you wouldn’t want to sprain your back while stooping low to pick up with a red-hot tray filled with sizzling spuds and a prime roast – so make room for your oven at an appropriate height while factoring installation costs into your budget.
Those looking to get rid of a cranky old oven should bear in mind the costs of removal and disposal in an eco-friendly manner, especially if you’re living in a place not accessible to the trust karang guni men.
Read on for a list of ovens worth investing in before the holiday season as part of SilverStreak’s ongoing Life & Living series – where we provide ways to live life fuller and easier at home.
1. Whirlpool W Collection Multi-function Oven with Gentle Steam Function (71L, $1,069)
Timeless and sleek in black, the Whirlpool W Collection Multi-Function Oven offers a slew of functionalities useful for the silver festive cook.
It offers a sizable 71L capacity, an airflow system that allows for simultaneous cooking of three different dishes at once without intermingling of aromas, and telescopic shelves for easier removal of trays.
The oven also boasts pyrolytic cleaning, which blasts food particles at high heat turning it into easy-to-clean ash.
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2. Tecno 11 Multi-function Large Capacity Oven with Smart WiFi (75L, $1,898)
As its name suggests, remote control of your upsized oven is the main draw for the Tecno 11 Multi-function Large Capacity Oven.
Combined with 11 variable modes, it’ll enable flexibility with your pre-holiday cooking schedule like never before, since you’d be able to safely finish off the roast in the oven while nipping out for an extra bag of ice.
A child lock and cool touch triple-glazed door keeps the kiddos safe too.
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3. Electrolux UltimateTaste 500 Built-in Single Oven (72L, $2,269)
Love making your own bread?
You’ll dig Electrolux’s oven, which comes with many functionalities of other ovens on our list – door glazing, telescopic rails, a food probe and a child lock – as well as an in-built steamer that is said to create “bakery-style bread” in the comfort of your home.
Great for silvers looking to experiment with large batches of bakes for the festive season.
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4. Samsung Bespoke Built-in Oven with Dual Cook Steam (76L, $3,099)
Samsung’s new Bespoke range of appliances are designed for discerning silvers who don’t mind paying a little extra for kitchen aesthetics par excellence.
Their extra-large 76L Bespoke Built-in Oven with Dual Cook Steam comes with a stylish satin beige finish while boasting an innovative dual-zone cooking system – allowing you to roast (or bake) and steam at the same time.
It can even air-fry, or air ‘sous vide’ food with the help of a temperature probe (in lieu of the usual tricky water bath).
It can also be controlled via WiFi, allowing you to preheat the oven with ease.
More here.
