Siemens Home Appliances
Which oven is best for me?
With so many different types, sizes, and features to choose from, buying a new oven can be a daunting process. To find out which oven is best for your needs, consider how much space you have, the style of your kitchen, and your cooking habits. Our helpful oven guide answers the most commonly asked questions:
- Installation types: freestanding or integrated oven?
- What oven size do I need?
- What types of heating can I choose from?
- What is a self-cleaning oven?
- What type of oven is best for baking?
- What innovative oven features do Siemens offer?
- What benefits does a WIFI-connected oven give me?
- What else to consider:
Installation types: freestanding or integrated oven?
While personal preferences do play a part, the type of oven is often determined by the layout and design of your kitchen. A freestanding oven slots easily into any available space whereas an integrated oven (built-in oven and built-under oven) must be professionally installed. Those who have the space and want more cooking possibilities can choose between a freestanding, built-in or built-under double oven.
What size oven do I need?
Oven sizes vary depending on the model. However, ovens typically measure 60x60cm for standard models, 60x30cm for compact models, and 90x 60cm for bigger models – with double ovens exceeding that. It’s important to choose an oven that fits the space available in your kitchen. If space is flexible, consider how often and how much you’ll be cooking. Siemens’ ovens come in four sizes: standard, compact, XL, and XXL. To know which size is right for you, we’ve provided the exact oven dimensions for each size.
Standard oven dimensions
We offer a wide range of options in the standard oven size, 60cm wide x 60cm high.
Compact ovens
At 45cm, the compact oven’s shorter height and standard 60cm width make it ideal for smaller spaces. Use in combination with a warming drawer or sous-vide drawer for maximum versatility.
Double ovens
Siemens double ovens are suitable for extra-large kitchens, measuring 75.5cm wide x 132,3cm high.
What heating types can I choose from?
There are 6 different oven heating methods: conventional, convection, microwave, steam, gas and wood. All new Siemens ovens use convection heating however, some models include either an integrated microwave, steam functionality, or both.
What is a self-cleaning oven?
A self-cleaning oven (or pyrolytic oven) uses extremely high temperatures, up to 500 degrees Celsius, to turn food residue into ash. This can be easily wiped away without scrubbing or detergent. In addition to self-cleaning, Siemens offers ovens with technology to prevent dirt build-up and make cleaning easier.
Clean at a touch: activeClean
Clean your oven at the touch of a button with a pyrolytic oven. Remove any loose food first, then let activeClean turn all residue from baking, roasting, and grilling to ash at high temperature. Simply wipe up what remains.
Stop dirt build-up: ecoClean
Ovens that get less dirty need less cleaning. Siemens ecoClean is a special coating that disintegrates dirt and reduces odors during cooking. It regenerates every time you heat it, for the life of the appliance.
Soften things up: humidClean
Perfect for an in-between clean. Simply add a drop of dishwashing liquid to 400ml of water and pour onto the cooled oven floor. Let it evaporate at 80 degrees bottom heat, then wipe away the softened dirt.
What type of oven is best for baking?
If you’re passionate about baking, you’ll want to find an oven that best suits your needs and space. Standard and compact size ovens are ideal for the occasional cake or batch of cookies for family and friends. For more regular baking and larger batches, opt for an XL or XXL. In terms of heating methods, a convection oven is the best choice. However, Siemens ovens include several innovative features that ensure perfect baking results.
What innovative oven features do Siemens offer?
Today’s advanced technology has enabled all kinds of innovative oven features, such as touch screen navigation, childproof locking, remote diagnostics, and more.
What benefits does a WIFI-connected smart oven give me?
With WiFi connectivity, you can control your oven using an application on your smartphone. This allows you to preheat the oven before you arrive home, adjust settings after you’ve left, and receive notifications.
Integrated cookbook: cookControl Plus
cookControl Plus combines pre-defined settings with moisture detection to automatically adjust temperature levels. All you have to do is select the dish and specify the weight. Your oven takes care of the rest.
Bake to perfection: bakingSensor
Let intelligent sensor technology automatically control the baking process for you. Simply prepare the dough, select the dish, and bakingSensor will let you know when it’s ready.
Endless inspiration: recipeWorld
Use the Home Connect App to discover a world of delicious recipes. Pick your favourite, transfer the settings to your oven, and you can even start the heating process remotely.
Hands-free cooking: Voice Control
By partnering with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, create a smart oven controlled by your voice. Once you’ve activated the skill, use multiple voice commands for hands-free cooking.
Convenience at your command: Automatic Door
Select Siemens ovens are equipped with an automatic door that can be easily and gently opened by voice command via Amazon Alexa. This hands-free feature is a big help when you don’t have a free hand.
What else to consider:
How much energy does an oven use?
Energy consumption depends on what temperatures you use most. However, most modern appliances use around 2.4kWh per hour on medium to high heat. Aside from gas, which uses no electricity, the most energy efficient ovens use convection heating.
