Built Under Double Ovens

Cook up a storm with an oven from AO

What type of oven will really make your kitchen sing? There are a few options to choose from to make sure it fits right in. Standard single ovens will do the job, giving you one big cavity to fit all dishes, large and small. If you often make multiple meals at different temperatures, a double oven will be the right shout for your family. Want one appliance to do it all? Then a cooker’s the one, giving you 2 ovens and a built-in hob. And if you still need more space, upgrade to a range cooker which will give you up to 4 oven cavities and 8 hob zones.

The main way to pick between cookers and ovens is if you want built-in or freestanding. Ovens, by nature, are built into your cabinets, so you can pop your oven on one side of the kitchen and the hob on the other if you want. Cookers are always freestanding, and the hob will always be directly above your ovens.

The oven for you

If you’ve settled on an integrated double oven (good choice), you’ll need to decide where you want it to go. An under-counter double oven sits neatly beneath your worktops, so it’ll easily blend in, no trouble. A built-in oven sits at eye level, making it handy if you don’t want to bend down to check on dinner. Both models have loads of benefits that make them the perfect choice for a lot of people.

If you’re going for a built-in or -under oven, you’ll need to weigh up your space first. Our measurement guide breaks down all the info you need to get the perfect fit.

Feel-good features

Look out for built under electric double ovens, they’ve often got a fan that means it heats up quicker and circulates the hot air evenly across the cavities. There are also multifunctional models that come packed with automatic cooking settings that’ll make weekday meals a cinch. Another handy feature to keep an eye out for is cleaning settings or oven linings that mean you’ll never need to scrub again. Pyrolytic cleaning burns any food residue to ash, hydrolytic cleaning uses steam to melt away any spatters, and greaseproof or enamel liners are an easy-wipe option too.

Want more expert info? Our buying guide’s packed with tips and tricks to get the best oven for your kitchen.