Browse Forums Kitchen Appliances Re: PROS AND CONS TO STAND ALONE OVEN COOKER 11Feb 09, 2010 11:41 am For me it was a mix of functionality and fashion. Functionality: I couldn't find an in-built oven that had the features I wanted without either being ludicrously overpriced or the wrong size or ... a whole host of reasons. For the cooktop, all the standalones I looked at were horrid things that I instantly disliked with the notable exception of the Highland units which were out of our budget. Trying to find a cooktop and oven that matched was almost impossible. Fashion: modern built-in ovens and cooktops look terrible. I dislike the stainless steel look and it just would not have looked good in our kitchen. A good sturdy range though, now you're talking! Re: PROS AND CONS TO STAND ALONE OVEN COOKER 12Feb 09, 2010 12:03 pm I love love love my freestanding cooker - as does everyone that comes into my house and sees it. My Mum loves to cook and as she comes over to mind our 2yr old each week on a Tuesday she takes the opportunity to cook the whole day she is here. Mine is actually on wheels so it can be moved quite easily for cleaning. It has a separate grill - which for me is an absolute must have. Cannot stand stoves with internal griller , two ovens - one fan forced and one conventional both of which are a good size; ceramic top which has six burners plus a warming / storage drawer. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Some things are worth waiting for. Re: PROS AND CONS TO STAND ALONE OVEN COOKER 13Feb 09, 2010 1:34 pm I'm a big fan of freestanding cookers. The cleaning underneath issue has never been an issue, they are easy enough to give a vacuum and mop under if they are on legs, and if you get a kickboard put around them, then there is no issue really. As for stuff getting stuck down the sides, I never noticed any dirt or grime down there. The top of the cooktop is usually sunken a bit, so anything that overboils or spills, doesn't get the chance to go down the sides. I find myself cleaning more gunk in this rental from around and under the lip of the sink, than I ever did down the side of my freestanding cooker. The first house we built had an underbench oven. Was 60cm and too small. The house we are currently renting has a wall oven and it stresses me with the kids running around when the door is open. It is easy to clean though at that height. Again though, too small. Our last house and the house we are building has a freestanding one and I have no complaints. I often have more than one dish cooking at a time, and I love the room. Re: PROS AND CONS TO STAND ALONE OVEN COOKER 14Feb 15, 2010 6:19 am Knees---> Bending them. Love the look of freestanding, but I am going for a wall oven. More practical for me! Life's too short too drink bad wine Re: PROS AND CONS TO STAND ALONE OVEN COOKER 15May 04, 2010 8:51 am kek We've been in our house for almost 14 months now and I have never pulled out the stove to clean under/behind it, and probably never will. The broom and mop get under the front of it and that's clean enough for me. I also don't clean under/behind my washing machine unless it needs servicing or replacing and is being moved anyway. As far as I'm concerned, it looks sensational, it cooks like a dream, and the oven is huge. Great for parties or big cook-a-thons. And did I mention I like how it looks? We seriously thought about having two 600mm underbench ovens (which was a no-cost option with our builder), but the shiny monster won out. And my mother and nephew, who are both chefs, think it's the bee's knees. Hi Kek, I was just wondering what brand/model of oven you have? It sounds great! Life is; then you tell yourself a story. Re: PROS AND CONS TO STAND ALONE OVEN COOKER 16May 04, 2010 11:33 am When we started our build process we were quite excited about getting a 900mm freestanding oven. We were always jealous of my brother-in-law and sister-in-law's oven particularly when they could roast massive items and put in huge trays of stuff. But then the more we looked into it and the more we spoke to our family we started to get a little put off for the following reasons: - Uneven temperature (I love baking and cooking fish and this would not help.) - Compromise on the stove (I want a massively powerful wok burner) - Inefficient (heating such a large space for small dishes) We are now going for two 60cm ovens (St George) with 93L capacity each compared to the 113L of the freestander we were going to get and a Highland stove. This was a no compromise option for us and I will let you know if I can handle our Christmas party this year (fingers crossed we are in by then). View our blog at: http://room4acubby.blogspot.com/ Re: PROS AND CONS TO STAND ALONE OVEN COOKER 17May 04, 2010 1:04 pm room4acubby When we started our build process we were quite excited about getting a 900mm freestanding oven. We were always jealous of my brother-in-law and sister-in-law's oven particularly when they could roast massive items and put in huge trays of stuff. But then the more we looked into it and the more we spoke to our family we started to get a little put off for the following reasons: - Uneven temperature (I love baking and cooking fish and this would not help.) - Compromise on the stove (I want a massively powerful wok burner) - Inefficient (heating such a large space for small dishes) We are now going for two 60cm ovens (St George) with 93L capacity each compared to the 113L of the freestander we were going to get and a Highland stove. This was a no compromise option for us and I will let you know if I can handle our Christmas party this year (fingers crossed we are in by then). I doubt very much that your 60cm ovens will have 93l capacity. Most I have seen in a 60com oven is around 70l. However I do think your rationale is sound. 90cm ovens are not as efficient as 60cm (unless you buy a Gaggenau). Better option (if cooking is your thing) is to go with 2 60s if you can fit that configuration. Re: PROS AND CONS TO STAND ALONE OVEN COOKER 18May 04, 2010 1:17 pm Melrich I doubt very much that your 60cm ovens will have 93l capacity. Most I have seen in a 60com oven is around 70l. However I do think your rationale is sound. 90cm ovens are not as efficient as 60cm (unless you buy a Gaggenau). Better option (if cooking is your thing) is to go with 2 60s if you can fit that configuration. I was just as sceptical about the volume of the oven in fact I am still. But of course the internet never ****** (sorry I meant 92 litres but what's 1 extra litre between home oners): http://www.sga.com.au/built-in-single/s ... 8_1001250/ Proof will be in the pudding, or the turkey whichever takes up more room View our blog at: http://room4acubby.blogspot.com/ Re: PROS AND CONS TO STAND ALONE OVEN COOKER 19May 04, 2010 1:31 pm I'm with room4acubby. Originally wanted a free standing, but when I thought of how we cook (DH likes to cook too) we opted for a double wall oven and separate cook top. We often get in each others way when one of us needs to use the cooktop and the other wants to get to the oven. I also love the idea of the double oven...more efficient, more space, different temperatures in the different ovens...can't wait Oh and room4acubby, that's most probably the gross oven capacity. We're getting the Electrolux double oven, and each oven has a gross capacity of 80lt, but a usable capacity of 63lt. Oh and we're also getting the Highland gas cooktop...can't wait for that either... 'chelle We have a hand-over date...15/10...but I won't hold my breath! http://people-in-glass-houses.blogspot.com/ Re: PROS AND CONS TO STAND ALONE OVEN COOKER 20May 04, 2010 4:40 pm Thudd For me it was a mix of functionality and fashion. Functionality: I couldn't find an in-built oven that had the features I wanted without either being ludicrously overpriced or the wrong size or ... a whole host of reasons. For the cooktop, all the standalones I looked at were horrid things that I instantly disliked with the notable exception of the Highland units which were out of our budget. Trying to find a cooktop and oven that matched was almost impossible. Fashion: modern built-in ovens and cooktops look terrible. I dislike the stainless steel look and it just would not have looked good in our kitchen. A good sturdy range though, now you're talking! I LOVE this cooktop Thudd!! 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