Built In Ovens
Introduction
To achieve a more streamlined look, ovens can be separated from the hob and built in to kitchen cabinets either above the worktop in a ‘tower’ or beneath the worktop.
Single Oven
With the possible inclusion of a grill, these ovens can be mounted in a tower above the worktop level, or may be ‘built under’ beneath the worktop.
Being a single cavity, these ovens can be set at one temperature and can bake or grill, but not simultaneously, so handling multiple dishes can be tricky.
- These measure 60cm (24in) high x 60cm (24in) wide x 55cm (21½in) deep.
‘Built In’ Double Oven
Often includes one large oven and a second smaller with an in-built grill. These can only be built into a tower above the worktop as they are too large to fit beneath.
Since there are two cooking cavities, a double oven is more flexible as it can cook dishes at different temperatures or bake while simultaneously grilling.
- Commonly available with dimensions of 90cm (35½in) high x 60cm (24in) wide x 55cm (21½in) deep.
‘Built Under’ Double Oven
As 'built in', except these double ovens are designed to be fitted beneath a worktop and as such are shorter. This does, however, mean that the main oven is only 75% of the size of a 'built in' oven.
- Measuring in at 70cm (27½in) high (other dimensions are the same as a 'built in').
Microwave Oven
Although widely available as standalone appliances, several models are also available for building in. Many users find they get greatest convenience from a single oven 'built in', with a microwave on top, instead of a double 'built in' oven.
Since many microwaves now offer a grill function, and some even include a conventional oven function, these really can provide a flexible cooking solution.
- These built in models tend to have dimensions of about 45cm (in) high x 60cm (24in) wide x 50cm (19¾in) deep. Their power is measured in Watts (W) where those with greatest wattage will cook fastest.
Further information and useful links
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