Great value cooker
4/5
Bought this about a month ago at a time when there were no detailed reviews on it so we weren't quite sure what we were getting. First impressions were that it looked smart with good build quality – no sharp edges anywhere, seemed well put together, doors shut with muted clunks. The oven cavities turned out to be significantly wider than our previous cooker, even though external dimensions are the same, which was a bonus because we can now fit two trays side by side. We knew there was a timer on it but it was a pleasant surprise to find a fully automatic one which can easily be set to cook for a chosen period and switch off at a chosen time. In use, it all works well and oven temperatures seem pretty accurate (checked with an oven thermometer), although the grill takes a while to get up to speed. Be aware that there are oven vents at the back of the hob which vent steam at a surprising rate when roasting potatoes on the top shelf of the fan oven. And talking ovens, the top oven could do with a light in it, because it makes it difficult to see when it's on - you have to look at the position of the dials rather than any oven or status lights. Our biggest niggle about this cooker is the position of the largest (main) ring on the hob, which is at the back right. You always find yourself a little at arms length to use it (especially if there's also something on the ring in front of it) and it gets very awkward when you're using the grill at the same time - the top door is lowered so you can't get so close to the hob - this ring would have been better placed at the front. Noise: not intrusive although you are aware of the fan when the oven is first switched on. Cleaning: Hob marks pretty easily every time we cook and although a vigorous wipe isn't enough to get rid of smears, a touch of hob cleaner does the trick - it still looks as new after a month of everyday use. Overall, we're very happy with this oven, especially given the price, and the only thing stopping a five star review is the issue with the position of the main ring on the hob. Hope this helps.
Peter Adams