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marg3055

combi steam ovens

Marg C
2 years ago

seeking recommendations on brands & sizes. I’m not sure if to go for a compact combi steam with a standard FF oven or just get larger combi steam oven. I’m in AUST so would need brands that have good back up in this country.

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  • sc42355
    2 years ago

    It depends on what you would be using the combi steam oven for and what other oven(s) you will have. If it is your only oven, definitely go for the larger size (ie the size of an ordinary oven). I currently have a small miele steam oven, but have purchased the largest plumbed Miele combi steam oven for my forthcoming Reno. I love the steam oven, its great for poaching and steaming and sterilising and re- heating. I have found the small size a bit limiting and the non plumbed version a bit annoying with the need to fill, monitor and empty out the water container and spent water. For this reason, it may sense for me to pay the extra for both the largest size and the plumbed model (even though to be honest I have 2 other full ovens as well!). For example in the smaller size you could cook a chicken, but would struggle to have enough room to do vege at the same time. The beauty of a combi steam is that it allows you to both steam and then grill or roast the same dish to get optimum cooking results and that for many meals you can do the whole meal together, just adding different items at different times. You can also prove dough. Be aware though that there can be quite a big price difference (both in upfront and in install costs) as you start to add size and plumbing. There are some very good videos for Miele (both Miele Australia and Miele Canada) showing how they work and what you can cook. I know that the Canadian videos were also good in showing the size differences. The other thing to think about is kitchen aesthetics - if you are having other ovens, how will the combi steam oven be positioned vs them. Eg if your option to balance a side by side full oven is the large combi steam oven or the smaller one and a warming drawer, then I would go for the full size combi steam oven (as it can do everything that a warming drawer does anyway). FYI my full size Miele combi steam oven is model DGC6865xxl. I hope that this helps.

    Comments (9)

    • dreamer
      2 years ago

      Can’t comment on combo steam ovens. But, all brands have excellent service centres in Australia. So any brands, smeg, Miele, westing house AEG, Bosch, Siemens, are worth looking at. You are on the Houzz Australian web site, so most comments on products would come from Australia or New Zealand.

    • Marg C
      Original Author
      2 years ago

      Thanks for your comment. Your point about this being Australian Houzz 😉 but I can’t work out how to edit the post.

    • sc42355
      2 years ago

      Ps. On brands, subject to checking their service areas (esp. if you are not ina CBD area), VZUG (Swiss), Electrolux, and I think NEFF also known for combi steams. If you are not in lockdown, perhaps check one of the appliances specialists who stock multiple brands for their feedback - eg Winning Appliances or E and S or your local equivalent. Or if you are in lockdown, check if they are offering video consultations. Personally, I have always preferred Miele appliances (but fair warning would not recommend Miele fridges). Many appliance makers offer package discounts, so it could depend on what other appliances you need.

    • Marg C
      Original Author
      2 years ago

      Thank you very much, your comments are greatly appreciated and have helped me make my decision on size. 🌻🌻

    • Marg C
      Original Author
      2 years ago

      Also, I really lean to Miele for ovens having had them before and they are reliable and cook beautifully. I believe they were the first to develop the steam ovens so that’s a plus for them. I was thinking 2 ovens but I might put the $$ into one instead. Thanks again.
      Marg🌻

    • User
      2 years ago

      Wondering what combi steam oven you decided on. Am doing a kitchen renovation and am interested in the V Zug CombiAir Steam oven to get the best of both worlds. Space is an issue so can only have one oven.

    • Marg C
      Original Author
      2 years ago

      Sorry I have no further info as I had to put the oven hunting aside as the new house has needed other issues dealt with first. I live in regional vic and haven’t seen the V Zug anywhere. What do you like about it in particular?

    • User
      2 years ago

      Seems to be a good choice, the best of both in the one Oven. Steam cooking as well as the convention and also air (fan) … also looking at Miele. Decisions decisions.

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