Lower to mid-range priced oven suggestions

[Mathy]

Hi Team Workshop,

My cheapie Bellini 60cm wide built in oven borked itself last night - lots of sparks and noise, it looks like the centre element at the back (where the fan is) has cooked itself.

I’m not sure I want to repair it, because it’s only been in use for 3 years, and if this is an example of component longevity, then it’s not worth buying the same thing again.

I’m a proficient cook who can make the oven do what I want to do, I don’t multi-function everything. It has to be 60cm wide, because that’s the cupboard it’s going in, and I don’t need wider because I cook for me, and three others max. And I prefer manual knob controls, not touch.

Anyone got some brands they’d like to throw in the mix for the replacement? I’m currently looking at Chef, Westinghouse and Omega. I know Bunnos sells Blanco, but they’ve got some horrible reviews.

Have at it. All opinions and thoughts welcome, cheers Deb

[Brad]

As far as brands go "Electrolux is Australasia's leading household appliances company and markets its products under the Westinghouse, Electrolux, AEG, Simpson, Chef and Dishlex brands." Could add in Adelect that I found out tonight was made by Simpsons.

Not a good sample size having used 3 of the above in freestanding electric. They seem to last though.

[Isobel]

Love my smeg oven. Had it about 15 years now. Recently replaced the back element but otherwise no issues.

[Mathy]

Thanks for your replies

@Brad - that’s a very useful list of Electrolux brands there, thank you.

@Isobel - Smeg are great, but definitely out of my budget, thank you.

cheers Deb

[Brad]

Just had a look and found a no bells and whistels retro oven...Old is new again