The oven: tasty & multifunctional.
What is the difference between a stove and an oven and what do you have to look out for when buying one? This and more here in the Mykitchens magazine.
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The right oven makes everything work! Chips and chicken are crispy, cakes are juicy and a delicious Sunday roast is a breeze. What can a modern oven do and which are the best ovens? Here we explain all the important points you need to know when you need a new oven in your kitchen.
What is the difference between a stove and an oven?
Often used synonymously, but two different kitchen appliances. Stove or oven? How can you tell the difference?
This is a stove
A stove is one in which the hob and the stove belong together and are controlled via a control panel. The stove and hob can only be placed together in the kitchen. A distinction is made between a built-in stove, which is permanently installed in the kitchen unit, and a free-standing stove, a free-standing stove that can be placed freely in the kitchen. Provided there is a high-voltage socket nearby.
This is an oven
An oven is one that is self-sufficient. That is, it is independent of the hob and can be operated independently of it. The self-sufficient oven can be placed anywhere in the kitchen and only requires a normal power socket. The oven is often installed ergonomically at work height.
What to look out for when buying an oven
Before you decide on an oven type, you should consider a few features. For example, the energy saving class, the dimensions, the volume and the functions.
The most important cooking settings on the oven
In addition to the general features such as size and volume, an oven has various settings that can be used to achieve optimal cooking and baking results. We will introduce you to the most common cooking settings. You can also find even more oven functions and special features from individual manufacturers in our oven glossary of technical terms.
Oven features: This is what a modern oven can do
Touch display, digital temperature display and timer are almost standard. There are now further technological advances that are intended to make using the oven easier. We will introduce you to some of them.
Oven with pyrolysis
A modern oven has what is known as pyrolysis, a self-cleaning function that allows the device to clean itself. The interior is heated to up to 500 °Celsius and the dirt is burned out. It then falls in the form of ash, which can be easily wiped away with a damp cloth.
Oven with camera
Miele FoodView is the first heat-resistant camera in the oven to come onto the market, which always gives you the best view of your food. The oven camera sends high-resolution HD images to your smartphone or tablet every minute.
The oven camera is now also available in the Siemens iQ700 oven with browning sensor or the Bosch Series 8 oven with dish recognition.
Oven with steam support & microwave
A modern oven is much more than just a simple oven. It is a multifunctional device that can do almost anything. If you choose a combi oven, you can not only access classic operating modes, but also steam support (steam oven that cooks food gently with hot steam) or microwave function (microwave oven that cooks faster).
Oven accessories
There are oven accessories for easy baking and cooking. Three highlights from our shop!
Roasting thermometer or food thermometer
You can prepare dishes to the exact temperature using the oven food thermometer (also called a baking thermometer or roasting thermometer). This way, cooking is done to perfection.
Telescopic pull-out
Many ovens are equipped with simple rails for baking trays and racks. The holding device is mounted on both sides of the interior. They are relatively uncomfortable because the tray or rack cannot be pulled out completely. But this is an important function, because the food usually has to be turned or the roast has to be basted. This often leads to burns, especially if you want to reach into the back of the cooking chamber with your hand. With the retrofittable telescopic pull-outs, this work is no longer a problem.
Pizza stone & pizza peel
Delicious pizza from the oven - it works best with a pizza stone. The pizza dough bakes on a firebrick like in a stone oven. With a practical pizza peel, the pizza can then be easily pushed from the tray or stone onto the plate.
Top sellers: Our favorites from the oven category
Before buying a kitchen appliance, you can sometimes be overwhelmed. The selection of products, models, colors and functions is large. That's why we have simply listed our three product highlights from the oven category.
V-ZUG AutoDoor: Handleless oven
The V-ZUG AutoDoor oven is a handleless oven with automatic door opening and a modern touch display. If you value appearance, this modern design oven is just right for you.
- Handleless
- Full-color touch display with CircleSlider
- 4 shelf levels
- 3-point food sensor
- Rotisserie
- Automatic door opening and closing
- WLAN / Bluetooth
Miele oven with camera
It is one of the biggest innovations of recent years: the Miele FoodView oven with camera and AI (artificial intelligence). Automatic baking, smart controls and of course a modern design are among its highlights.
- FoodView camera
- Smart Food ID with artificial intelligence
- Sends pictures to social media
- Smart controls
- 5 cooking levels
- Food thermometer
- Rapid cooling
Smeg Retro oven
Here we have a beautiful retro oven from the Smeg Cortina nostalgia series. Golden elements (handles, numbers, logo, ...) combined with a delicate cream or anthracite transform this vintage kitchen appliance into an absolute must-have in the retro kitchen!
- Pyrolysis
- ECO baking function for reduced energy consumption
- Vintage control knobs
- Analogue program clock
- In Creme or Anthracite
- Matching hob