"The oven looks good, heats up very quickly and works very well. It is also very easy to clean. However there are a couple of niggles - you can't hear the timer beep unless you are right next to it and the dials are too easy to move accidentally, you only have to brush against one with a tea towel to change the cooking temperature! This didn't help my Yorkshire puddings!"
47 of 47 people found this review helpful.
"Our Zanussi packed up last year so we decided to replace it with this Hotpoint as the reviews were positive and the running costs relatively low. It has an A+ energy rating which is also great for the environment.
Having owned this for 6 weeks and being put through it's paces hosting a family Christmas meal, decided to write an honest review.
When it arrived it was very easy to install and run through it's first use. This oven has various functions and cooking settings including fan assisted with the preheating time being very short (0-220C in approximately 5 minutes!).
The manual has quite a few recipes and lets you know which setting you need for whatever you're cooking. My partner is an avid baker and has been using the bread setting when making his loaves; he loves it. It has a water trough at the bottom for steaming (which produces the best crusty bread!)
It comes with one large rack shelf. a large baking tray shelf, and a roasting tin shelf. These are relatively light and cool down extremely quickly so you don't need to worry about leaving it out with pets/children around.
The capacity is also more than enough to feed 5 hungry adults so would very much suit small armies/medium sized families.
The timer is also very easy to use although can be a little on the quiet side; this appliances only drawback. It's not so much of an issue for us as we have an open plan kitchen/living room, but I can see how it might be an issue if you have separate spaces."
45 of 45 people found this review helpful.
"Easy to install easy to follow instructions easy cleaned "
25 of 25 people found this review helpful.
"After our old oven going "bang"just before Christmas our new appliances was speedily delivered in time!
The oven reaches temperature quickly especially when the fan option is chosen and cooking is even with no uneven cooking areas to the food.
It took a little while to get used to settings and the pizza setting cooks a good crisp crust on my homemade thin and crispys!
Bread proves well and to be able to add water to the tray is an added bonus to make a better bake.
All round good oven and grill at a good price with extra bonus features.
Easy to clean too -hubbys job!pleased with purchase"
25 of 25 people found this review helpful.
"My new purchase is brilliamt, I have even been successful at making my own bread I love the proving and baking facility, I wish I had purchased this item years ago, Would I recommend this item? Yes, without a doubt "
26 of 26 people found this review helpful.
"The oven is great, I mostly use the fan setting (to cook at the same temp over 2/3 shelves)
The oven takes about 7 minutes to heat up to 200 which is even quicker than out old oven
The oven comes with a wire tray, baking tray and deep drip tray, I did worry I would struggle with just one wire rack but you can easily use the baking tray so no need to buy another rack.
The oven is really easy to clean just st a wipe out with warm water once it’s cooled off is enough but for more baked in foods you can use the steam clean.
The display is good and I the timers and clock are really easy to use.
The only downside to this oven is the timer beep, I had read it was very quiet but I didn’t think it would be as quiet as it is. If you have an extractor fan on or a pan on the hob and are stood in front of the oven you can’t hear the beep at all.
Overall a great oven, lots of cooking options, quick to heat up and easy to use.
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47 of 47 people found this review helpful.