Which AEG oven?
| Oven | Suits | Worth checking |
| Single oven | Day-to-day cooking in one roomy cavity. | The cleaning method, and whether steam or app control matters to you. |
| Steam oven | Juicy roasts, crusty loaves and vegetables that keep their colour. | Steam-assisted only, or able to cook on full steam. |
| Double oven | Two dishes at two temperatures. | Whether you need the tall built-in version or the lower built-under one. AEG's doubles use catalytic liners. |
| Compact combination | A second oven with a microwave, often fitted above a single. | It's around 45cm tall and needs a compact housing. See AEG microwaves. |
Choosing your oven
Fan, SteamCrisp or SteamPro
SurroundCook is AEG's fan system and handles most everyday cooking, spreading heat so several shelves cook evenly. SteamCrisp adds steam to the fan heat for a browned outside and a moist middle. SteamPro goes further, cooking on steam alone when you want it, and some models offer sous vide.
How it cleans
Pyrolytic models, which include many AEG single ovens, heat the empty cavity until grease turns to ash you can wipe out. The double ovens rely on catalytic liners that soak up fat as you cook but lose their effect with age. Some entry-level singles have a steam-clean programme: a little water softens grime so it wipes away more easily, though you do more of the work.
Probes and assisted cooking
SenseCook ovens in the 6000 series come with a food probe that reads the core temperature of a joint and tells you when it's done. Further up, MealAssist (7000 and 8000) and ProAssist (9000) add more automatic programmes, and some ovens include an AirFry setting. Many also link to AEG's app for preheating or checking on dinner remotely.
Door direction
Most AEG ovens have a drop-down door. A few SurroundCook models open sideways like a cupboard, which helps at eye level or for anyone who finds it hard to reach across a hot door. The product page shows the hinge side.
Before you order
- Measure the housing and compare it with the fitting sizes listed for the oven.
- Plan the wiring. A qualified electrician will need to wire double ovens, and many singles, into a dedicated cooker supply.
- Match the column. Black glass is AEG's main finish, though some ovens come in matt black or stainless steel. Adding a compact oven, coffee machine or warming drawer from the same series and finish? That keeps the glass and controls in line.
Buying an AEG oven from KDH Electrical
Your oven comes with the full UK manufacturer's guarantee, and delivery is free over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. Inside our installation area we can fit it and recycle your old oven, with both priced in the basket. We'll also price match other UK retailers. Questions? Call 01622 541312, and ring before you travel to our showroom in Rochester so we can tell you what's on display.
AEG Ovens: your questions answered
What does SteamCrisp do?
It injects steam during fan cooking. The outside of a roast or loaf crisps up while the inside stays moist.
Can a SteamPro oven cook with steam alone?
Yes. It can mix steam with heat or steam on its own, and some models offer sous vide cooking.
Will I need an electrician for an AEG double oven?
Almost always: double ovens are usually hard-wired by a qualified electrician. The product page has the electrical details.
What is SenseCook?
AEG's 6000 series ovens with a food probe. The probe measures the temperature at the centre of a joint and lets you know when it's ready.
Do any AEG ovens open to the side?
A few SurroundCook single ovens do, opening like a cupboard. The product title and page show which ones, and which side the hinge is on.
Can I run an AEG oven from my phone?
Many can, through AEG's app over Wi-Fi: preheat, follow progress or use guided recipes. The product page shows whether a model connects.