Freestanding Ovens

Combine oven and cooktop functionality in space-saving single appliance design. A Freestanding Oven combines an Oven and Cooktop into a single freestanding appliance. Significantly easier installation compared to separate built-in components. Freestanding Ovens are also much easier to install than Built-in Ovens, making them an economical all in one solution for a new combo Oven and Cooktop. Every possible fuel combination available: gas oven with induction cooktop and more. Fuels for the Freestanding Cooker come in every possible combination, with Freestanding Gas or Electric Ovens housing Gas, Ceramic or Induction Cooktops.

Larger usable oven capacity compared to similarly-sized built-in models. Some of the best cookers have larger usable capacities for cooking over other ovens of comparable size, making them great for larger meals without sacrificing additional kitchen space. Multiple cooking functions expand culinary possibilities and recipe variety. They can also have tonnes of cooking functions to help expand your cooking repertoire for variety.

Built-in ovens offer ergonomic advantages for some users and kitchen designs. Of course in some instances like when considering a new preferred kitchen layout, a Built-in Oven may be the best option as it can be built directly into new cabinetry, and can be installed to suit your height while bending over or crouching is necessary to access a Freestanding Oven when cooking or cleaning.

Consider running costs and cooking outcomes when selecting fuel type. Factors such as running costs and desired cooking outcomes are important considerations when choosing between a Freestanding Gas oven or Freestanding Electric Oven.

Gas ovens cost more initially but offer long-term savings and faster preheating. Gas ovens can be more expensive to buy and install but because they heat up quickly they cut down on preheating time and have lower running costs long term. Natural moisture from gas combustion creates steam-oven-like effects for superior results. When gas burns it produces water plus heat almost like a natural Steam Oven, making it an excellent choice for roasting succulent meats and baking moist cakes.

Electric ovens are more common with lower purchase price but higher operating costs. Electric Ovens are the most common and tend to be cheaper to buy but more expensive to run. Even, stable dry heat perfect for bread, pizza and precision baking. They provide a more even, dry heat great for things like bread and pizza. Simpler installation without gas plumbing but may require dedicated power connection. They are also easier to install by not requiring gas plumbing and tend to come with a wider variety of features, but can require their own dedicated connection for power as opposed to a power point.

Induction cooktops offer maximum energy efficiency and safety benefits. For Cooktops, Electric is cheaper to run than Gas with Induction Cooktops being the most energy efficient. Safest, easiest to clean with precise temperature control capabilities. Induction is also the safest, easiest to clean and offers precise heat. Gas cooktops excel at high-heat techniques and cooking versatility. Gas Cooktops are highly responsive to quick heat changes and loved for high flame stirfries along with flexibility for different cooking styles, such as direct fire roasting a capsicum or lighting a pan of brandy for a flame (be safe out there). Match your preferred fuel combination for oven and cooktop elements. Look for Freestanding Oven units that combine the Cooktop and Oven type and fuel source that you want

Prioritize essential cooking functions over unused features to optimize value. Essentials to consider for the oven could include fan forced and fan assist settings, while something like pizza or fan grill modes might not be as important. Air fry function mimics benchtop appliances for healthier cooking options. Some of the newer Cookers from Westinghouse for example have nifty functions like Air Fry for enjoying fried foods without excessive oil, mimicking the heavy convection a benchtop Air Fryer produces. Avoid paying for features you won't use - assess your cooking habits. Unused features can be an unnecessary extra cost so when looking at various Oven features it's always worth asking if you'll use the function before buying.

Self-cleaning options eliminate harsh chemicals and manual scrubbing. If heavy duty cleaning isn't for you, keep an eye out for Ovens with self-cleaning features. Catalytic liners absorb grease automatically for easy maintenance. This could either be self clean catalytic liners for absorbing fat spatters which can then be burned off or just wiped down, Pyrolytic cycles that run to extreme heats of up to 500°C to burn off baked on fats, sugars and food leaving only ash that can be wiped away, or a vapour clean function that helps dislodge residue by steam generated from water inside the cavity.

Start with space measurements then work within budget constraints. Start with the size and checking the space's measurements then work within the budget from there. 900mm models are a popular choice with larger capacity and 5-burner cooktops. 900mm Freestanding Oven are a popular choice, containing a higher usable Oven capacity with around five burners on the cooktop compared to 600mm or 540mm ovens with just four burners, and the latter usually only having one Oven cooking mode. Consider cooking frequency and required functions for daily, weekly and special occasions. If space isn't a constraint, then consider how much cooking you're likely to do and what functions you need every day, week, month and year.

Gas available in multiple sizes while induction is typically limited to 900mm models. Decide on a Cooktop preference: Gas is available on various sizes, while Induction tends to only be found in the 900mm range from brands like Smeg or Fisher & Paykel. 120cm and 150cm professional-grade models available for serious home cooks. For serious cooks there are 120cm and even 150cm Freestanding Cookers from brands like Smeg.

Match rangehood size to cooktop width for optimal ventilation performance. Also if you already have a Rangehood prepared then it's best to shop for ovens in the same size, as Rangehoods work best to remove steam, grease and odours when they're the same size as the Cooktop they are above.

Extensive colour and finish options from classic to bold statement pieces. Freestanding ovens come in a variety of designs and finishes to suit any kitchen's theme, such as black, stainless steel, white or even statement pieces in burnt orange, olive green, white enamel and more.