Best Oven Singapore: Here are our Top 10 & a guide to choose one for your budget

Whether you are a casual cook or aspiring MasterChef, an oven is one of the most useful and versatile appliances in your kitchen. The best oven Singapore chefs use may not necessarily be the best one for you to buy, though.

Part of the problem of trying to choose the best oven is that there are hundreds of choices. The trick to narrowing them down to the best oven for your kitchen is to know which criteria align with your needs.

Here are the top 5 factors that you should consider when choosing between the best ovens in Singapore.

1.    Design – countertop or built-in

Most cooks in Singapore use a countertop oven; as the name describes, it is a freestanding oven that you can place anywhere on your kitchen counter. The alternative is a built-in oven which sits flush with your kitchen cabinets.

Built-in ovens are not necessarily built-in but rather, they are slotted into a cabinet space usually custom-made for them. This is a popular option for someone remodelling their home or kitchen, or designing a home from scratch. The advantage is a sleek, modern looking kitchen that doesn’t compromise on functionality.

Countertop ovens have the advantage of being mobile. You can move them about or even hide them away in a cabinet to make the best use of space.

2.    Cooking type – basic electric, convection or steam

There are 3 main types of ovens besides microwave ovens. Which of these does your kitchen need?

• Basic electric – Generally, the most common, most affordable and most compact. It features one heating element or several of them placed strategically to deliver heat evenly. One disadvantage of this design is that it heats up slowly, consumes more electricity and cannot maintain a narrow band of temperature for extended periods.

• Convection – Essentially, a basic electric oven with a fan attached; it gets its name from the flow of hot air produced. While generally more expensive than a basic oven, it is more energy efficient and will save you money in the long run. Food cooks about 30% faster in a convection oven but the addition of a fan means one extra component that requires maintenance.

• Steam – Cook even faster using pressurised steam while also retaining more of your food’s natural nutrients. Steam ovens represent a newer type of appliance and may be more expensive. While excellent for steaming, they are not as good as regular ovens for browning and crisping food. You also have to refill the water tank manually.

3.    Capacity – how much can it cook at once

A small oven is generally cheaper than a bigger one. The latter is more practical for a larger family or if you entertain often. However, you should also consider how often your cooking requires the entire large space; it may be more economical to cook in smaller batches, even for several people.

4.    Maintenance – auto-clean features make life easy

If you have cleaned a dirty, greasy oven or even a small toaster before, you know how tedious and demanding the task can be. A self-cleaning oven is a time saver that will also save you a lot of elbow grease.

There are 2 types of self-cleaning technology:

• Catalytic liners – The inside of the oven is lined with a special catalyst that reacts with grease and other food debris. The resulting substance is reduced to ash when the oven is heated up, and can be wiped away.

• Pyrolytic ovens – The oven heats up to an extreme temperature – usually around 500⁰C – to incinerate all traces of food. This ash is easily swept out when the oven has cooled down (the oven self-locks during the process).

5.    Auto-cook – programs to simplify cooking

Auto-cook programs let you cook a complete meal with a little preparation and the press of a few buttons. Don’t just look for a large number of programs but more at whether the included programs align with what you like to cook and eat.

Other features of good ovens

• Shelves – Multiple shelves with multiple configurations give you ample versatility. Trays and shelves should also not dip when pulled out. Safety stops are useful, too.

• Door – Oven doors with multiple glass layers offer insulation for stray hands, especially if you have little ones in the home. A large, clear viewing window is great for monitoring your dish as it cooks.

• Smart connectivity – A Wi-Fi connection makes your oven accessible from anywhere. You can pre-heat the appliance on your way home or ensure that it is switched off while on holiday. Some models even allow remote diagnosis by the manufacturer to save you time and money on maintenance.

• Double cooking – Some ovens have 2 cooking areas in 1 appliance. You can cook 2 different dishes at the same time, saving time and electricity.

• Other cooking modes – While steam ovens are now widely available, less common are ovens that have features such as air frying. If you want to save time and space in your kitchen and not buy an air fryer, these models can be a convenient alternative.

The best oven Singapore

We looked for the 10 best ovens Singapore stores sell. These models combine good design, advanced features and pleasant aesthetics as well as a good balance of technology and price.

Tefal OF2858 Delice XL Convection Oven

• Type: convection

• Size: 389x336x216 mm

• Weight: 13.5 kg

• Capacity: 39 L

• Max temperature: 240⁰C

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: Non-stick interior wall, dishwasher-safe interior glass, 9 automatic programs, 5 manual programs – convection, convectional, grill, bakery and bain marie, 240-minute timer with automatic shut off

• Included components: Reversible shelf, non-stick bake tray

• Warranty: 2 years

Manufacturer site. Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

Panasonic NN-DF383 Micro Wave Oven

• Type: double heater oven

• Size: 483x310x396 mm

• Weight: 13.3 kg

• Capacity: 23 L

• Max temperature: 220⁰C

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: Inverter technology, dual cooking zones (40⁰C, 100-220⁰C), 20 programmed menus, 6 micro power settings, 3 grill settings, 3 combination settings

• Included components: Oven tray, wire rack

• Warranty: 1 year

Manufacturer site. Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

Panasonic NB-H3203KSP Electric Oven

• Type: convection with rotisserie

• Size: 323x527x392mm

• Weight: 9.7 kg

• Capacity: 32 L

• Max temperature: 230⁰C

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: Heating elements on top and bottom can be adjusted individually, 120-minute timer and stay on function, double layer insulated glass door, interior LED lighting

• Included components: Enamel baking tray, cooking rack, baking tray holder, rotisserie spit, extraction bracket, crumb tray

• Warranty: 1 year

Manufacturer site. Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

Toshiba MS1-TC20SF Pure Steam Oven

• Type: steam oven with convection baking/frying

• Size: 420x340x410 mm

• Weight: 12.5 kg

• Capacity: 20 L

• Max temperature: 230⁰C

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: 23 auto menus, 3 self-cleaning modes, vapour loop system, 1800 W boiler generates 100°C steam in 120 seconds, steam sterilizing kills 99% of harmful germs, internal dome-shaped design, 3 steaming modes, convection baking/frying, 1.2 L water tank, Interior LED light

• Included components: Steam tray, baking tray, recipe booklet

• Warranty: 1 year

Manufacturer site. Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

Panasonic NN-CS89LBYPQ Steam Convection Oven

• Type: steam and convection

• Size: 391x500x480 mm

• Weight: 21.5 kg

• Capacity: 31 L

• Max temperature: 230⁰C

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: 36 auto menus, 10 combination cooking modes, auto cleaning programmes using hot steam, 2-level steam cooking, grill and microwave, frameless drop-down glass door, touch control panel, LCD display, 800 ml water tank

• Included components: square enamel shelf, square wire shelf, glass tray, wire rack

• Warranty: 1 year

Manufacturer site. Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

De’Longhi EO32852 Convection Oven

• Type: convection with rotisserie

• Size: 465x535x345 mm

• Weight: 16.2 kg

• Capacity: 32 L

• Max temperature: 220⁰C

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: 7 cooking functions, heat convection, dual glass door, flat enamelled Durastone II cavity, 120-min timer, 3 multifunctional knobs

• Included components: wire rack

• Warranty: 1 year

Manufacturer site. Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

Cuisinart 400CA-TOA-60HK AirFryer Toaster Oven

• Type: electric oven with air fryer

• Size: 330x400x350 mm

• Weight: 12.0 kg

• Capacity: 17 L

• Max temperature: 230⁰C

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: 7 Functions: air fry, convection bake, convection broil, bake, broil, warm, toast; quiet operation, non-stick interior, 60-minute timer with auto shut-off

• Included components: Oven rack, baking pan, air fryer basket

• Warranty: 3 years

Manufacturer site. Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

Rommelsbacher ‎BG 1550 Baking and Grill Oven

• Type: basic electric with motorized rotisserie

• Size: 395x485x340 mm

• Weight: 9.4 kg

• Capacity: 30 L

• Max temperature: 230⁰C

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: 7 types of heating, 4 stainless steel heating elements, independently-adjust top and bottom heating, non-stick baking chamber, double glazed door, motorized rotisserie, stepless temperature control, 120-minute timer

• Included components: rotisserie set with separate handle, enamelled roasting and baking tray with separate handle, chrome-plated grill grate, removable crumb tray

• Warranty: 2 years

Manufacturer site. Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

Cuisinart TOB-1010 Toaster Oven Broiler

• Type: basic electric

• Size: 200x402x299 mm

• Weight: 6.87 kg

• Capacity: 14.2 L

• Max temperature: 230⁰C

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: Cool-touch handle, slide-out rack, non-stick interior, BPA free

• Included components: Crumb tray, wire rack, baking pan

• Warranty: 3 years

Manufacturer site. Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

Toyomi AFO 2525RC Electric Oven with Airfryer and Rotisserie

• Type: electric oven with air fryer and rotisserie

• Size: 450x350x340 mm

• Weight: 9.9 kg

• Capacity: 25 L

• Max temperature: 250⁰C

• Power: Electric

• Additional features: Cool-touch control panel, inner light indicator, 120-min timer and stay-on function, 6 heating elements (4 top, 2 bottom)

• Included components: Chip/bean/nut rotisserie basket, rotisserie skewers, air fryer basket, crumb tray, rotisserie bar holder, rack, rotisserie bar & forks, bake pan, heat insulating glove

• Warranty: 1 year

Manufacturer site. Buy now: Shopee | Lazada

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