Siemens Home Appliances
Kitchen Planning Advice - Ovens
Efficient kitchen planning based on the work triangle concept.
The kitchen work triangle is a key kitchen layout design principle. The work triangle consists of the three most frequently used work areas in the kitchen:
- Washing (dishwasher and kitchen sink)
- Cooking (cooker/oven, hob) and
- Refrigerating/freezing (fridge and freezer)
The closer these facilities are to one another, the more efficiently you can move around your kitchen – and everything you need will be within easy reach.
Please note that the work triangle concept cannot be used in single-file/one-way galley kitchens because everything is in line along one wall. For this type of layout, it is important to arrange the work areas in the correct order, with the dishwashing area in the middle.
The right position.
For an ergonomic work station, the position of cabinets and appliances also play a key role alongside the work triangle. Frequently used utensils and appliances should be within easy reach (80 to 160 cm above the floor). This means that you avoid having to frequently bend down or reach for a stepladder, thereby reducing your risk of accidents and injury.
When planning your base cabinets, from an ergonomic perspective it is best to opt for drawer solutions. This way, you can see everything simply by looking down and do not have to bend down or kneel quite so often in order to get to the back of the cupboard. The same applies to ovens. If you are unable to install your oven at eye level because the only space available for it is underneath the work surface, a good alternative is to use telescopic shelf rails or an "oven carriage" (drawer-like door).
The height of the worktop is another key factor that can make cooking easier if you get it right. Always base the height of the work surface on the height of the person who is going to be doing most of the cooking. Ergonomically speaking, the ideal height for the hob is 20 cm below elbow height, or a height between 85 and 95 cm.
Smart kitchen with Home Connect.
In some kitchens, the only space available to install the oven is in a base cabinet. This makes for sub-optimal ergonomics, meaning your oven will not be as easy to use as it could be. The answer to this comes in the form of Siemens ovens with Home Connect: Home Connect allows you to control your oven from your smartphone, or alternatively, by means of voice control using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. So now, the only time you will need to bend down is when you are putting your food into the oven or taking it out again.
The Home Connect app also allows you to control additional household appliances from your smartphone for yet more flexibility. For example, a camera in the fridge allows you to quickly check what you already have at home before you go shopping so that you don't end up making any unnecessary purchases. Another thing you can do quite easily is have your hob and extractor hood communicate with one another directly to achieve optimal steam extraction. Home Connect opens up a whole load more possibilities with your household appliances and makes your life a whole load easier. Discover the many possibilities of Siemens household appliances with Home Connect here.
Attractive feature or seamlessly integrated – appliance design that caters to your tastes.
When people plan kitchens, their primary focus is often the kitchen layout and the colour and materials of the cabinets. But it is important not to forget how much of an impact the kitchen appliances can have on the look of your kitchen.
Whatever you choose, Siemens household appliances are designed to work well together so that you can have virtually any combination of appliances and be sure that they will perfectly complement one another.
Siemens ovens and more – attractive features in any kitchen.
Siemens appliances provide both culinary and aesthetic enjoyment in your kitchen. From ovens to warming drawers to fully automatic coffee machines, Siemens appliances are designed to work perfectly together, both functionally and visually. You can combine Siemens built-in ovens with other Siemens built-in appliances exactly as you please, whether you prefer them one above the other or side by side. Their distinctive design vocabulary allows you to create a stunning centrepiece in your kitchen.
Perfect partnership.
Siemens built-in ovens can be combined with a wide range of other Siemens built-in appliances. When planning your kitchen, make sure that you do not configure it such that, for example, the oven is installed directly next to the fridge or a warming drawer is installed below a wine cooler, because this will increase the rate at which the appliances consume power.
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Combined appliances.
Combined appliances combine the functions of two appliances into one and are ideal when you don't want to install an additional appliance but you still wish to benefit from some interesting cooking methods that go beyond the standard offerings:
