Best Freestanding Ovens

not a great product – We purchased this product in June 2020 and are very thankful for the five year warranty. The seal inside the oven door was glued on upside down, and… Read more

then the door came apart entirely. This was fixed by Ariston and the technician told us the product looks like it was not assembled correctly. Last night, the oven blew a fuse and now does not work at all. I have submitted an email to Ariston and the place of purchase. This product is defective.

Very disappointed with our Nectre Big Bakers Oven. Only 5 months old and already dealing with paint peeling, bricks and baffles falling out, and… Read more

ongoing faults on a fireplace that cost over $6,000 plus installation. Customer service has been terrible — 6 weeks of being sent around in circles with excuses and no real resolution. Would not recommend based on our experience

After writing this review nectre Australia jumped in to help sort this situation out much appreciated - and are fully replacing the fireplace with new one at their expense- What a shame the retail shop I brought from made it so difficult -

Heats up the house/oven works awesome/very happy with our heater oven we purchased through Bunnings. Show details

Am well satisfied with this purchase – Had to replace 1 hotplate so far and now need another one replaced, plus ovenlight, also timer doesn't work (but I think that was my fault as I was a… Read more

bit rough with it. Overall I am very satisfied with the quality and performance over the eight years of ownership. Good value!

It looks good and that was my wife’s reason for choice. From day 1 the grill function was faulty and kept tripping the fuse box. When I requested… Read more

warranty assistance the repair company had trouble. They ordered a replacement element but it was faulty when they tested it. A second one was also faulty. They’re waiting on a third to be shipped and they’ll test it before installing. Now 4 months after installation it’s still not fully functional. Warranty will expire before it’s repaired! Also the gas cook top is not as effective as our previous Smeg. Burners do not get very hot. We are limited basically to the main large burner for effective heat. Would not recommend.

Beautiful stove - except...within a year the door rusted and bubbles – I bought the TRA90P9 in cream 2 years ago from Winning appliances. Within a year I noticed bubbling along the base of the glass meeting the door. I… Read more

thought it only minor, but now I see it is actually extending along the length of the door and getting worse. I am waiting on the paint to flake off. Very poor build quality for such an expensive item. I am about to renovate my kitchen and was going to keep my stove as it is "new" - I bought the matching SMEG microwave for the fitout, now considering altering to BOSCH.

Oven temperature – I am finding the stove top and grill fantastic the top is gas oven is electric Roasts are great but when it comes to cakes I follow the manual… Read more

instructions exactly but Xmas cake and brownies are dry I have over my 65 years of cooking both domestic and commercial using many different brands of stove I have never had this problem Wondering if my stove has a heating problem or are there other people having a similar problem

Absolutely rubbish. Unsafe Not Fit for Purpose. DANGEROUS our warranty started Nov 2022 once it was installed. Purchased in May 2022 and took over… Read more

8wks to receive it. Kitchen remodel was completed in Nov 2022 and the electrician wired and installed the breaker and hooked up the oven. The first oven wouldn't heat up above 100 on fan forced after multiple repair people and attempts to fix it, including while guests were visiting at Christmas. The 1st repairman borrowed my husband's bench grinder to "fix" the thermostat, that according to him is a real problem for this oven?!? After replacing the thermostat multiple times they gave up and replaced the whole oven at their suggestion. I thought wow great customer service. THEN THINGS REALLY GOT BAD New oven installed in June 2023, yes it took that long. First time trying to cook a roast it threw the breaker as soon as it got warm and the lights on the oven didn't work. Andico seller of Falcon made me spend money to have an electrician out. Done not problems, proper breaker size and excellent wiring-both had just been installed in Nov 2022 during the remodel. Still throwing the breaker, electrician isn't a warranty repair person but tested the oven and it was showing a short. Repair again-hurry up and wait. Opened the top of the oven and the wires for the oven lights had never been connected and were shorting out on the oven frame. OK, dumb but mistakes happen. Cleaned the oven on self clean about 3 month later, threw the breaker and the oven was so hot my stainless steel countertops were radiating heat. Freaked out as it was a Sunday and I thought my house was going to burn down. I left urgent voice messages about how hot it was and how scared I was my kitchen was going to catch fire. At 10 am I still hadn't heard from andico so I called them. Oh well the kitchen didn't burn down so we will see when we can get someone out there. Que multiple repairs trying to fix the oven and I mean multiple. I have photos of the temp of the external oven an hour and a half after it shut off again, during self cleaning and after the repair and replacement of the thermostat and I burned my wrist on the countertop next to the oven. The two reasons I bought this oven were self-cleaning as I am old and cool touch external because I have grandchildren that love to help in the kitchen. Finally after months and months of problems there was a service order?!? because they had installed a sensor that was supposed to keep the oven from overheating during use in the wrong place. So guess what-the sensor couldn't work. I watched a repair man drill through the top of my very very expensive oven to "move the sensor to the correct position". So it took over 7 months to figure that out??? Then I wanted proof the wiring hadn't suffered from all the overheating-another and some replacements. Then the wok burner wouldn't stay lit, then another burner wouldn't stay lit. More repairs. Then the thermostat was 15-18c out-que another repair. Incorrect oven temperature means the possibility of unsafe food. I've had cheap ovens that were never more than 5c out, Andico says 10c is acceptable. "Just buy a thermostat and put it in your oven" Really just buy a thermostat and put it in your oven because your new oven doesn't work properly-under a 5 year warranty. Because the oven still leaks heat the knobs get hot and can burn you. UNSAFE again. So hot that I am supposed to be getting the 4th set soon, of course there is no mail tracking or information when they are coming. I get to guess what the oven temp is as the temp one just spins around. Just cheap plastic with a piece superglued on the front. This oven should have been recalled. If anyone else is going through this, and they must be, please report it to the ACCC for a possible recall. The sensor being installed in the wrong place??? Somehow I really doubt I am the only Falcon Professional oven that had that happen. So much for inspections at manufacturing. I am waiting on them to figure out how to quit overheating the outside of my oven, again. Hopefully before my grandchildren come at Christmas, but since I filed this back in early Oct and ...... well nothing again. I am not holding out any hope. I have kept the email communications but they don't like putting things in writing, so ... DO NOT BUY THIS UNLESS YOU ARE READY FOR A LIFE OF MISERY The pictures are of the oven well over an hour after shutting down 65 will definitely burn anyone but children's skin is more sensitive. The picture of the oven shows all the knobs in the off position and the rings just floating and one the silver piece for turning it around just won't stay on (zoom in). Sorry I can't clean the broken knobs as they just spin.

Beautiful oven, but dangerous. I would not recommend – Beautiful oven that looks stunning in my kitchen. I love the two door design, allowing me to bake different items at different temperatures. Well… Read more

insulated, it cooks quicker than other ovens we’ve had. However, it doesn’t seem to vent properly. When you open the door huge plume of steam escapes through the front door. Dangerously so. I wear glasses so am instantly blinded by the plume. Happens with both ovens. I don’t know how it meets Australian safety standards, I suspect it doesn’t.

Constant problems – My Belling 90cm induction cook top is a lemon. Love the use of both ovens and no problem there. BUT have always had constant problems with being able… Read more

to use induction top. After oven use, back cooking port temperature lights would flash every time then after a year or so high pitched alarm that would come on when cook top turned on. Sometimes would stop. Then over the last few months can't use cook top at all E, 2 flashing on rhs front ports. Can't turn top on at all to cook. Tried everything. Soooo disappointed. Paint on top of both oven doors is also all rough and eggshell cracks. Did contact belling a couple if years ago. Wrote a review they intercepted and said they would deal with me personally. Never heard from them. They deleted what I wrote. Totally fed up.

Love it – Hi, I love my Model GG 90 S but tonight when attempting to start the oven, it lights fine but when I let the knob out, it goes out. I thought perhaps the jets need cleaning?? But I cannot work out how I get access to them? Can anyone help? Thank you Show details

Works too well....... Components melt – First time use resulted in the locking pins Melting. These hold the legs and flue in place. Not happy as the unit is a great size for camping....its going back to Bunnings as its not safe. Stevie P Show details

We paid nearly 9k for this stove which my wife had her heart set on as part of the kitchen renovations. I had my doubts that it would live up to the… Read more

price point. Well we have had it for two years now and what a weapon. Its accurate temperature controls are something to behold. No more burnt bottoms to the jam and pickle cooking. The trivets are super solid cast iron reminiscent of commercial trivets.

Unlike every other stove top I have seen or used, the stove top has the largest burners at the front rather than the back, where you would use it most. Just logical. In summation.

There are four electric oven configurations with a divider for one and a grill for another with fan force and element options. Uses a whopping 32 Amps at full bore. Even has a bread proofer setting for the oven which is spot on accurate.

Worth every penny we paid and super happy with its style, quality build and perfect performance. Highly recommended

We've had this oven for over 10 years and it's been nearly faultless - however, the ignition module failed after a few years of use, and when I… Read more

replaced it I saw that it's tucked into a cavity at the rear of the oven where it gets very hot. I was able to source some fireproof high heat resistant wadding from my workplace, so I used that to wrap around and protect the ignition module. It's now lasted over 8 years where the original lasted for less than 2. I'd suggest the ignition module location needs a redesign by the engineering team. Otherwise a great unit. No rattles, parts falling off or bits breaking, she's been a workhorse for our household.

Daily saviour – It's been a great help with these. I recommend this product this will make your baking so easy. Show details

Cooktop failed at 6 years and will cost 50% of the purchase price to replace. Do not buy this product. Show details

Do not buy this cooker – The cooktop is very dissappointing as the burners do not easily or consistently stay on. Initially the problem was limited to the double wok burner but now the front right burner is refusing to stay on. Show details

Absolutely terrible. If I could give no stars I would. The panel where the symbols are wipe off so you have no idea what temp or which knob is for… Read more

what temperature or setting. Had replaced and did the same thing. The cool done function for the oven goes for 45mins or more. Terrible. Complete waste of money. I printed little stickers off to help, which don’t stay, and impossible to keep clean.

I absolutely love this stove and oven to cook with. I have had several issues with the door breaking, but the after sales/service team have been excellent in looking after replacements. Show details

I have the gas through glass 90cm model i initially ordered the stainless and it never showed up after waiting months..(harney norman) and was… Read more

offered this one instead.. while it works as it should ,the glass top is a nightmare to clean with 6 dowels that come through to locate the cast iron tops and working around the burners and is easily scratched...i would of expected more in design from a premium model .definatly stay away from the glass top in this model ..

Required four repairs in five years – Great induction stove and oven, when it works. Has all the various oven modes that you would expect and the 'boost' feature is really useful for… Read more

boiling water for pasta etc.

Ours is the previous model and it has broken down four times in the past 5 years. Once during the two-year warranty period, and the repairs were fully covered by Bosch. Two of the other three times, Bosch agreed to pay for the replacements parts out of goodwill. The last time, Bosch refused to pay for parts or labour for the repairs. There's a photo of the broken heating element that we had to replace below - this was just regular oven use.

The first two repairs were related to the fan, the third was the control board and the fourth repair was one of the heating elements.

I had to purchase this oven to fit the narrow space when the old oven was removed. It is very unsatisfactory. It uses cheap materials. The splash… Read more

back is tiny and wobbles when wiped. The cooktop is made of thin metal and stains easily. The black metal frames that sit above the burners are flimsy. Most annoying is that the oven goes out often when I am cooking and close the door after checking a dish. If I forget to double check that the gas is alight, then I can often find the dish has been sitting in a warm oven and not cooking, simply because the act of closing the door makes the gas pilot go out! It has just done it again to trays of biscuits. The wok burner was part of the deal and is unusable as it doesnt generate enough heat to allow the wok to cook properly. Compared to the previous oven, which was a basic no frills job that would have been installed when the apartments were built in the 60/70s, the burners do not give off the same intensity of heat so for example its harder to get a decent boil to cook a large pot of pasta whereas before it was rapidly boiling - or its very unsatisfactroy to try using a wok on the two back burners as they dont generate enough heat. Oh and the seal around the oven has come loose. As I said, there was no other oven that could fit the space i have so I am stuck with this lemon.

Looks really good but... Gas contrllers only work over 20° of the 90° arc making precise control impossible. The wok burner is cooler than the large… Read more

ring burner and isn't hot enough for a wok. The tall right oven burns everything at the rear and undercooks at the front. The sliding shelves are tricky, but where you really really need one - in the grill - you can't fit one. Nothing was put together well, fans rub on other parts and make horrible noises. Nuts and bolts loose everywhere. The black side to finish is great! Easy to clean. Don't buy.

Does the job- just – This is cheapest oven on the market & it really shows.This oven takes a long time to warm up, inconsistent heat and if you’re trying to use more than… Read more

two hot plates expect to lose heat (enough to ruin your cooking). That said, it’s better than lighting a fire outside or microwaving meals for life.

I have had my oven for a couple of years and had an issue with it - I spoke with Sharon from Belling who was fantastic - the communication I received… Read more

was amazing and quick - she fixed the issue I had so speedily and she was a pleasure to deal with - I was so impressed I will definitely buy a Belling again ❤️ thanks Sharon for your expertise an the lovely phone calls

We have owned this oven for almost five years, it has had a lot of use but has been well maintained using non corrosive cleaners. Issues to be aware… Read more

of are - Spot rust on the oven door has become unsightly. The decals on the oven knobs quickly erode, replacement control knobs are horrendously expensive. We have had to replace the silicon rubber oven door seals twice in five years, I'm told the new generation oven no longer uses silicon rubber door seals. The oven door handle chrome finish has also deteriorated. Given the high cost of this oven, I think the build quality should have been much better. Overall, this oven is only of average quality.

If I could give 0, I would – Oven would not light. Local tech diagnosed a thermocouples issue. Fixed it. Nope, not fixed. Came back and fixed it again. Nope, still not working.… Read more

Claimed repair under warranty. Repairer hired by Glen Dimplex refused to show up, we lived too far away. Original repairer came out to fix. Thought it was fixed… nope. Our cooktop has little to no regulation over the flame it’s either a boiling or full on boiling. Oven had a meat thermometer used in it to check the temp. Set to 180c, it hit 280c and was still rising. Put the oven on 120c, it hit 180c and still rising. After alot of to-ing and fro-ing, company finally agreed to refund our Money with a credit note however, under consumer law, we are entitled to have them pay to install anew oven. I have advised them of this and still have not had a resolution. Initial contact was made in June.

Lasted the warranty... then you have to stick your head in the oven to light it by hand with a flame lighter – 18 months old, and about to replace it already. They got my $1000 though, so more fool me. At 14 months old, black ignitor pushbutton just shot out… Read more

accross the floor - little spring lost, small part from the button has a broken internal clip - you have to stick your head in the oven to light it with a 1980s era gas lighter stick now. At 17 months, the same happened to the light switch also. Splashback protector is very flimsy. The siver paint on the knobs is flaking off, and looks terrible. Otherwise it works fine...

Fix it or take it away! – The stove has had all it's numbers and letters wiped off,when it was wiped down after stove was used to steam food. Now when we want to dial up a… Read more

function and to select heat settings on coils,or select the oven temperature settings it is done by random selection,indicators are gone. The stove needs replacing or to be fitted with engraved indicators like some of the other stoves. This fault is mentioned in the warranty Para 3 "Faulty Parts and Workmanship" by Euromaid.

June 28th 2018 Update: Wot Tha!!

The wife used a steamer on the right rear plate, on finishing she wiped of the water from the steam off the rear control panel, at the same time she wiped of the numbers and letters around the dials.What now? This has to go down as a defect in materials and workmanship? Not bad for a product that has been in use for 3 weeks.

Nice oven – I read a few reviews which I think were a little unfair, if the reviewers had read the product manual they would have not had those problems. One… Read more

reviewer complained about not being able to clean between the glass in the oven door, but the glass panel slides out very easily so its simple to clean. Another said the grill didn't cook well, but the manual says to preheat the grill for 15 minutes, and when that was done it did a nice job with a toasted cheese sandwhich.

I do agree with the reviewer who complained about the vents at the rear trapping food, I would like a lightweight metal screen supplied to temporarily place over the vents to protect while stove-top cooking. Or a way to remove the top would have been better design. I have solved the problem for now with a strip of aluminum foil doubled over and placed lightly over that area. It lives inside the oven until needed, as the vents need to be clear when the grill is being used.