Electric ovens by type
- 60cm single ovens: a single full-height cavity that bakes, roasts and grills, fitted at eye level or under a hob.
- Wide ovens: 90cm models with space for bigger trays and batch baking, often under a wide hob.
- Pyrolytic ovens: clean themselves at very high heat. Many single ovens now work this way.
- Steam cooking: ovens that use steam, either on its own or with fan heat.
- Combination ovens: microwave or steam added, often in a compact 45cm height.
- Double ovens: two cavities in a single appliance, for eye level or under the worktop.
Which oven suits you?
| Oven | Suits | Worth checking |
| Standard single | Most homes, and like-for-like replacements. | Capacity in litres, and which functions you'll really use. |
| Wide oven | Big families, large roasting tins and several trays at once. | That your units are wide enough, and how it's powered. |
| Pyrolytic single | Anyone who hates cleaning the oven. | Which shelves and runners have to come out before a cycle. |
| Steam-assisted | Bread, pastry and roasts that stay moist. | Where the water goes in, and how descaling works. |
Making the choice
Fan, conventional or multifunction?
In a fan oven, hot air circulates around the cavity, so the temperature is even and you can use several shelves together. Conventional heat comes from elements top and bottom, which is what many cake and traditional recipes expect. Multifunction ovens give you both, along with extras such as fan grill, pizza and defrost settings.
Size and capacity
Most households are well served by a 60cm oven in a standard housing. Product pages list how many litres are usable and how many shelf levels there are. Regularly feeding a crowd? At 90cm, bigger dishes fit next to each other.
Cleaning
Pyrolytic cleaning is the most thorough, reducing grease to ash. Catalytic liners soak up fat during cooking. Smooth enamel, helped by a steam-clean setting, is the simplest option for light soiling.
Shelves, probes and programmes
Look for telescopic runners, which make heavy trays easier and safer to pull out. Some ovens include a meat probe that measures the inside temperature of a joint, and automatic programmes choose the heat and time for a selected dish.
Controls and connectivity
You can choose anything from simple dials to colour touchscreens. Many ovens link to an app, so you can start preheating on the way home or keep an eye on the timer from another room.
Finish
Black glass and stainless steel lead the way. Certain brands carry one colour or finish across their ovens, drawers and coffee machines, so a row of appliances looks like a set.
Before you order
- Measure the space. Compare your housing or base unit with the installation sizes on the product page, as cut-outs differ between brands.
- Check the supply. Some single ovens plug into an ordinary socket. Others, most wide ovens among them, need a qualified electrician to wire them into a cooker circuit.
- Keep the ventilation gaps. Follow the fitting instructions, especially when the oven goes beneath a hob.
- Check the door. Most drop down, and some have soft-close hinges. Leave room for it to open all the way.
The brands we sell
Our electric ovens come from Midea and AEG. A brand's own page shows the matching hobs, hoods and compact appliances.
Buying an electric oven from KDH Electrical
Your oven comes with the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Delivery is free over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. In our installation area, we can install the new oven and recycle your old one; both options are priced in the basket.
Spotted it cheaper at another UK retailer? Our price match means we'll try to match it. For advice, call 01622 541312 or visit our showroom in Rochester, ringing ahead to check what's on display.
Electric Ovens: your questions answered
Will an electric oven work from a normal socket?
Some will. Single ovens with a lower power rating can use a 13A plug; the rest need a qualified electrician to connect them to a cooker circuit. The product page tells you which.
What's the difference between fan and conventional cooking?
A fan keeps hot air moving, so every shelf cooks at the same rate. Without it, heat comes from elements at the top and bottom, and the top of the oven runs hotter. Most multifunction ovens do both.
Will a 90cm oven fit my kitchen?
You'll need units built for the extra width, and usually a dedicated cooker circuit. Check the installation sizes on the product page before ordering.
Is pyrolytic cleaning worth paying extra for?
If you cook a lot and hate scrubbing, it saves a great deal of effort. The oven burns grease off at very high heat, leaving ash to wipe away.
Is a connected oven worth it?
It's not essential, though it can be handy for preheating remotely, getting an alert when food is ready and finding recipes. The product page lists any connected features.
Can I fit a single oven beneath my hob?
Yes. Most are designed to sit below the worktop with the hob directly over them, as long as you keep to the gaps on both product pages.
Can you fit my new oven?
Yes, in our installation area. Installation appears as an option in your basket with its price, and we can take the old oven away for recycling as well.