The best retro ovens

Whirlpool AKP 290 NA

The electric oven is an independent type, that is, it does not need to be compatible with the hob and can be mounted separately from it. In other words, an ordinary oven. Operation is extremely simple — classic rotary switches and several buttons for adjusting the temperature.

The door opens from top to bottom — a familiar solution. But at the same time, there are three layers of glass inside the door — an important plus of the model. The more layers of glass, the better the thermal insulation, the tastier cooked dishes and the less chance of getting burned.

The energy class of the oven is A, like the rest of the participants in our review. The total useful volume is 51 liters. The manufacturer provides 8 programs and 5 cooking power levels. The 2500 W grill promises a crispy crust to any dish. For special dishes, the oven has a thermal grill — in this mode, the grill heating element and the fan work in parallel.

The oven heating also has several different operating modes: static (when heat is distributed from above and from below throughout the oven), static heating from below, convection and convection + heating from below. By the way, convection is needed not only for baking, but also for the simultaneous preparation of several different dishes.

The oven is equipped with a defrosting function. For this, cold air is used, without using the heating mode.

A catalytic cleaning system is provided, that is, dirt turns into ashes automatically when using the oven. All you have to do is wipe the oven cavity.

Zanussi ZOB33701CR

The oven is available on the market in white, graphite or copper shades — it will not be difficult to choose a model for the style of the kitchen. Belongs to devices of an independent type, so it can be mounted at chest level — it is much more convenient to put in and take out baking sheets, and to observe the cooking process.

The volume of the oven is larger than the previous one models of our review — 74 liters. Management is carried out using rotary handles, the door opens as standard, from top to bottom, and is equipped with two glasses. In addition to the switches, there is an analogue clock on the front panel. Given the presence of a timer, the clock performs a rather decorative function, but at the same time it looks very attractive.

The Zanussi ZOB-33701 has 7 cooking programs. We have already talked about some of them, considering the previous device — this is static heating, heating from below, grill, variations on the theme of convection and defrosting. And then there are differences: there is also an upper heating — for dishes that need a beautiful crust, and ring heating + fan — a tool for perfect heat distribution, which also helps to cook on several levels at the same time.

For those who forget to turn off the oven or do a lot of things at the same time, an automatic shutdown function has been implemented. It turns off the oven after a certain time if no commands are received from your side.

Traditional cleaning is provided in the Zanussi ZOB-33701 oven. This means that the closet will have to be put in order like in the good old days — by hand. But this is much easier to do, because the surface of the stove and its door are covered with easy-to-clean enamel.

Gorenje BO 73 CLI

The Gorenje BO 73 CLI model is a representative of higher class ovens. Like the previous participants in our review, it is made in the best traditions of retro style, is perfect for a Provence-style kitchen and can be installed independently of the hob.

The total useful volume is 65 liters, the energy class is A It is to reduce energy consumption that the oven is equipped with an infrared grill. It is not only more economical, but also cools faster. In total, there are two grills in the oven — regular and large. Each of them can work both by itself and with a fan. In addition, there is convection and classic heating, heating using lower heaters with and without a fan.

Dynamic oven cooling — turns on when necessary to eliminate the risk of overheating. The oven is equipped with CoolDoor technology, which will protect the door from overheating.

An interesting "trick" of the model is a vaulted, domed "ceiling". The creators tried to reproduce the conditions of a conventional oven. Another plus is the telescopic rails: the baking sheet slides out as soon as you open the door.

The oven is cleaned with steam. In fact, everything is quite simple — water is poured into the bottom, the oven turns on in cleaning mode and hot steam removes all contaminants. It remains only to wipe.

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Independent 66 liter oven. Complies with energy class A, boasts a cold, even during cooking, door and tangential cooling system, which does not allow overheating of the case or electronics. Three glasses on the door keep the heat inside.

You can cook in the oven with static heating, static heating + two-level convection, use the grill by itself or with convection. You can turn on the multi-convection mode — it is suitable for cooking meat dishes. By the way, the oven has convection on three levels, which makes it possible to cook three completely different dishes at the same time. There is a special “Pizza” mode.

The oven heats up quite quickly. There is a timer and an auto-off feature. The possibility of additional installation of telescopic guides for baking sheets is provided.

The inner surface is QuickClean enamel, an easy-to-clean material. This should also be counted among the pluses of the model, since the type of oven cleaning is traditional, that is, it will have to be washed manually.