Smeg C9GM Series
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Worked great till now. 3 years old – Hi there Can anyone help please. Oven works under all settings except bottom heating element turns off under Fan forced but works on all other settings. I am confused why bottom heating element turns off under fan forced setting only! Thank you Show reply
Years in, still great! – Have had this oven for 5 years now and have had no issues with it. A great large oven, perfect for family cooking! And the black enamel looks awesome in a modern or country kitchen. Show details
Oven Door Exploded in Face/Arms – I have had my Smeg Oven for the past 4 years with my partner. On NYE 2022 we were cooking dinner and when my partner opened the door to check dinner the front glass door exploded in his face. Luckily the glass didn’t shatter in his face but unfortunately it landed on his arms causing some cuts. We tried to contact the Customer Service line but… Read more
we could not leave a voice mail.
My partner emailed them immediately and notified them of what had happened.
Despite numerous emails to the company and them replying it’s now the 12th January 2023 and our concerns have not been fully addressed nor have we been contacted via phone to express our concerns.
This oven cost in excess of $4,000. The previous Smeg oven (same model) had to be replaced within 4 years.
I would not recommend anyone buying a Smeg oven for the cost and the lack of customer support.
In-depth reviews
Great oven that works as well as it looks – This oven lacks a few features (such as pyrolytic cleaning) that start showing up around its pricepoint, but when I compared it with more feature rich ovens for a similar price, none of them competed in terms of build quality. The trivets are solid and stable for any sized pots, cooktop burners light quickly and run consistently, oven has… Read more
excellent heat consistency throughout the compartment and the controls are solid and easy to use.
I have found that it has the performance and aesthetics of a much more expensive oven.
But there are places where you'll see the cost cutting measures that were taken to deliver that performance and price. The main ones are in the oven compartment: It comes with only two oven racks, a standard rack and a grill tray on telescopic runners. You can buy additional racks and runners later, but they're reasonably expensive and most suppliers don't carry stock. The oven door seals well but the hinges feel cheaper than the rest of the door, and seem likely to need replacing in time.
The deficiencies of this unit are all minor and, at worst, will probably result in later repairs that still add up to less than the cost of an oven that might still have required the same services.
Service and oven temperature issue – Hi I have booked a service call for my cooker as it seems to be taking a long time to heat the oven up to the desired temperature. I have tested the oven and found out the following: FAN OFF it took from 11:00am to 11:29am to reach 260C and FAN ON from 12:08 to 12:58 to reach the temperature of 220c. During that FAN ON period the heating was… Read more
static for two of those periods on 200c (checked temperature ever 10 minutes).
Smeg I want to know what is wrong with my oven? How long should it take to reach a desired temperature? With the FAN ON it took nearly 1 hour to reach a temperature of 220C. I need an answer urgently as I need to advise service so that when the repairer comes he has the right parts to repair my oven.
Service call - why does it take approximately 25 days to wait for a service call? This is way too long I'm afraid. I think that you need to provide a better service for your customers especially if you want us to buy SMEG products.
Having said all this I do love my SMEG cooker and I just want it fixed! it wasn't a cheap cooker!
If required I can provide proof of purchase.
Good customer service- I haven't use it but oven light broken but guy come fix it very quick – I built new house put Smeg freestanding oven and range hood. I used range hood everyday but oven haven't used and one day I open the cover the two oven light one is off ring bin Lee they said like fridge it not include in warrant. I m not happy as it s ridiculous u buy something open the pack light not work and can't be replaced, but they suggest… Read more · 1
me call Smeg. I did and they said it includes in 2 years warrant and the guy come next week even before 8 am fix it in 2 min. It's hard for us as we don't know how to turn the light cover off and the little bulb hook connection but for him is so easy looks as he know what to do. So general I m happy. Their service is fast and reliable. I will try the oven see how is it. My old appartments Smeg oven is till work and at least it is over 10 years old. The scale is off but after a sticker from Smeg it s not an issue any more.
I read some reviews I do notice Smeg make different versions for Harvey Norman and Bing Lee . I prefer bin Lee as I found some function they made for Harvey Norman like the Tapanyaki tray don't have good reviews here.
Positive reviews
Very suitable – This oven is very spacious and cooks well. It produces a very even result. The hotplates work well and the area around them is easy to clean . Door is nice and wide to access too. Show details
Pricey but worth it – Bought this as a replacement to my old smeg. Am very happy with it. Smeg are not cheap, but they do last a long time and retain their good looks. I hope to have this oven for a long time so it is really worth the initial investment price. Would recommend to friends Show details · 1
A great price – A great price. Awesome stove and looks great!!! This stove is amazing. High quality and just what we needed as an upgrade to our space. The burner flames are high, oven cooking is stellar. This is high quality and the stainless steel looks great. So far, so good. We have enjoyed this oven very much. Show details
Negative reviews
Nothing but issues with oven timer. Disappointed by SMEG – Had nothing but issues with the timer for the oven, the timer does not work (the oven will not turn on, yet it ticks). When the timer is in the manual position it sometimes works, however it sporadically turns off and you have to hold the knob to the left (rotated towards the manual position) to get it to work at all... been replaced once 12… Read more
months ago by smeg dealer for the same issue.
Gas cooktop does work great however. Buying a smeg you expect a good unit, not the case!
Dear Alex, Sorry to hear about the ongoing issue with the… Read more
Disappointingly uneven oven temps – Built a new house and went SMEG throughout the kitchen and starting to regret it. Thought this monster would be great for cooking, but we end up using the smaller steam oven instead. Uneven cooking through the oven left to right and between the racks. For best results we find we can only use 1/4 of the oven rack space which leaves us with similar… Read more
or worse cooking space to the steam oven we included as a last minute addition. If we hadn’t done that I probably would have ripped the appliances out and gone with a different brand.
Hi John O- thanks for your feedback. Have you contacted us… Read more
Great cooker but large burner wont stay on – Bought this cooker for quality ....it was bought 4yrs ago but was in storage for 14 months ....now we have to get a repair man out as warranty is out of date ....I am sure it is a minor repair .....but charges are pretty high ....yes we should have got an extended warranty ....but we thought Smeg would be a quality product . Show details
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Recent reviews
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Glass in over blew up – I recently built a new house, my dream was to own a smeg oven, we moved in in July 2019, just 3 months later while my partner was preheating the oven, the inside panel of the glass blew up. We had glass all through our oven. We contacted all the correct people in regards to getting the oven fixed. We where informed that they would just replace the… Read more
glass panel and to vacuum the oven. There is glass dust all through the oven, its a health hazard. I have contacted them repeatedly asking for a replacement oven, to basically be told that they are doing me a favour by replacing the glass as it must be something we have done to the oven. Its a health hazard, wouldn't recommend this to anyone!!! They have replaced the Glass panel yesterday, I don't feel save using this oven again, not with Glass dust in the oven, how can I be assured there isn't glass dust in the fans?? Complete health hazard!
Hi Catherine. Thank you for your review. It is unfortunate… Read more
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Rusting before installation – I brought this so called premium quality smeg oven at start of this year and had it sitting in my dining room before getting kitchen modified so it would fit. When i was ready to install i noticed some surface rust on 1 panel which started to spread over the next few weeks to all panels that i can see. Rang customer care who booked in for repairs… Read more
and it has been there for 2 months so went in to see and rust has spread very rapidly since. I have tried for replacement but as it is only so called cosmetic they will not replace so not happy with smeg premium range.
Thanks for your review Graeme, it is indeed unfortunate that… Read more
SMEG oven – Our old oven broke down so we purchased a new SMEG from the Good Guys Robina. The oven is fantastic, self cleaning with gas top. Very easy to clean top and looks and cooks great. The staff were very helpful and arrranged installation. I couldn't be more happy with my new SMEG appliance Show details
This was the only gas top stove our local store had – Moved into our new place months back and the local Harvey Norman store only had this Smeg as a gas top burner as the rest were all electric and we all know gas is cheaper than power in SA. The install cost us big time so not happy about that but the stove performs great! Cooked some really nice meals on it so far Show details
What an oven! – Bought this oven for the new home, O M G why didnt we ever have something like this before? Besides looking awesome, it cooks evenly and cooks well. The hotplates are a great size and are suited to all of our needs. Very easy to use, even our 13 yr old can use it Show details
Nice big cook top and oven – A stylish freestanding gas cook top and electric oven. Easy to use but as with most oven these days you have to learn the symbols. The oven heats up quickly and keeps a nice stable temperature. The extra space both on top and in the oven is always welcome and even though there are only 2 of us we still find that we enjoy being able to both… Read more
work at the stove at the same time. For larger dinner parties the 6 burners are indispensible.
You pay a fair bit for the brand but the quality is there.
Cons:
- imprecise oven control: Fine for roasting but not great for baking, for the money I'd have preferred something where I could dial in the temperature more accurately but this is minor.
Wonderful Oven – The freestanding oven, gas mind you, is a perfect addition to my rear outdoor setting. The oven is amazing. Its gas, stater always works, the stove top burners are large and generous in size, handle l on in one time woo hoo. The oven, OMG shut the gates, its absolutely brilliant, Cooks anything in half the time of your normal elec oven. Buy one!!! Show details
Problem solved thank you – After posting a negative report on my SMEG stove, I received an immediate response from Steve Cullen. Although it has taken a while, my problem with my disappearing decals has been solved. All members of the SMEG Team that I dealt with since my first review have been extremely polite and helpful. The gentleman who came to my house to fix the… Read more
problem was very efficient, friendly and helpful with advice. This could have all been avoided if the original person I spoke to had a little more training in customer service. I have always loved my stove and this was one issue I could not solve myself. I will always recommend SMEG and now their service team. Thank you very much for the time and effort taken to sort out my problem. Much appreciated
Kitchen Beauty! – My wife talked me into this. I am a more basic sort of guy but I am glad she did. Its really stylish and makes the kitchen look great. We have had zero issues with this. In fact its a joy to use after the sorry old one in our old house. The only issues were understanding how to set the the clock which is more a matter of us and perhaps the thickness of the sheet metal compared to the old days. It is easy to clean and bakes beautifully. Show details
Love it – Was so lucky to get this as a gift. Couldn’t believe my eyes. It is so efficient easy to clean. And cooks so well. I’m still experimenting but nothing has failed. Thank you smeg. I have also been given a smeg toaster and smeg kettle for my birthday and I can’t wait to use them as well. It will be the first time my toaster will sit on the bench. Show details
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Wifey swears by this – What an amazing look from Smeg, we got free gifts from them at point of purchase including an apron, wok, smeg oven tray, all very good quality. The 6 burner is a sensation, the way it looks has a very outstanding look making a great addition to our kitchen. It’s easy to operate Show details
Premium Brand- Not Premium Product/Service – We purchased a house last year with a newly renovated beautiful SMEG filled Kitchen. The entire kitchen is less than 2 years old and the oven is already causing us problems however because we didn’t build the kitchen and have tried every avenue unsuccessfully for the original receipt (contacted previous owners) we are told too bad you’ll have to… Read more
wear the cost of a service technician and any work performed to fix it.
I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone after this experience, I have dealt with other white goods/appliance Manufacturers and never had this kind of poor service before. I would expect such an expensive oven to last more than 18 months!
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Works great – I have been using it for 1 year and have not seen any issues with it. Got large space for all my baking needs. The controls are simple and easy to use. I am in love with it and would surely recommend it to anyone looking to pursue their baking passion. Show details
this is perfect – i love this cooking stove because it is modern, has a wok burner in the middle and easy to use. the switches are user friendly and clear, indicating the big/small fire. the fire speed is good also and easily adjustable. the oven is electric and great for cooking/roasting/grilling/baking, all you need ! Show details
Massive oven that’s does the job – Great 90cm oven but does use a lot of energy and is incredibly hard to find extra trays for because of its width. Have found a hot spot in the middle but it’s only a bit hotter so doesn’t effect cooking substantially. Gas top is great with good coverage. Easy to clean. Show details
Great oven – Fabulous oven, after 5 years the only problem was the clock which when I registered the problem they asked if I needed the entire oven replaced. I said no need the oven is in great order just the clock needs repair, That was replaced 18 months ago with no problems since. I can honestly say it was a great purchase. Show details
Expected better – Has been repaired once already, I expected better results and really it's just as good as my old Westinghouse. I personally would not spend the money on SMEG appliances. It looks great, cleans easily but this oven is no better than any other oven I've owned. Easy to clean is the only quality this oven has. Show details
Easy to use – Great oven, only critism oven trays are a bit flimsy.but apart from that it was easy to instal (bottle gas )the rapid gas jet is almost as fast as using a microwave, the twin fan oven is dream to use after having a fan less oven it certainly a huge step up .highly recommend Show details
Shattered Oven Glas – I have been happy with my oven up until today. From cooking a roast in the oven the inside glass shattered! The oven will be 3 years old in December! Very disappointing particularly from a well known and reputable brand like SMEG! lets see how they deal with customer complaints! Show details
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Nice finish but fragile – Pros: easy to clean stainless steel, dials are good and finished well and the rack and dish supplied are well made as well Cons: The front plate glass is quite weak and shatters once by accident, but the warranty covered it and things were all sorted Overall: 8/10 but make sure to get the warranty. Show details
Large oven – Oven purchased October 2012, within a few months I noticed a lot of hot air was escaping from the door. It was still under warranty so had it serviced to replace one of the door hinges as door wasn't a tight shut. Then more recently my sister purchased a smeg and I noticed how strong the close was on her oven door. As the oven was now out of… Read more
warranty we had to pay for replacement of the second hinge. Now I notice how much quicker the oven heats and I don't have to have it set above 200 degrees C. Quite disappointed as I thought smeg was a better quality product, and this was why I purchased. You can't always rely on a 'quality' brand name.
Love my Smeg – We had a Smeg in our rental for 10 years and it was great. So when we bought our new house we looked seriously at other brands but again ended up buying a Smeg and I love it. It cooks perfectly, is easy to use, cleans up so well and looks great in my kitchen. But something they need to highlight in the showroom which would have made made me… Read more
reach my decision so much faster is the cool-touch glass. With small children around this is so important and so great.
It was actually delivered and had a big dent on the splash-back bar, Bing Lee were great, but Smeg's service was wonderful, no questions asked they couriered out a replacement piece and were lovely to deal with which is valuable in itself.
Sad Smeg – Our smeg of 10 years died, we loved it so replaced it with another smeg. Unfortunately we have had nothing but trouble with the stove element. Igniting but not staying alight. Having purchased from Harvey Norman canberra, we have had the stove services 3 times in two months. Harvey Norman told us to not use the element and use the other four instead!!!! Not very happy. Now wanting to return and change suppliers all together. Sorry Smeg Show details
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