Builtincookers.co.uk News & Reviews

Hotpoint SE1032 Experience

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-05-06T14:18:35+01:00

The latest flagship range by Hotpoint features a 60cm single oven with Touch Control, called the Experience SE1032. Forget about fiddly controls, inaccurate oven & grill temperatures, dials & switches, by simply selecting the oven temperature and cook time using the lightest of fingertip touch on the glass fascia. The details of time, temperature and mult-function cooking options are revealed in a colourful LCD display. If you need to make a change or adjust your timings just touch cancel and start over again, it’s as simple as that. Using the electronic controls makes for a more accurate control of temperatures, so no more burnt birthday cakes. The multi-function oven has an ‘Intelligent Cooking’, system which is a selection of 4 pre-set cooking programmes for Bread, Roasts, Pizza & Cakes that take the guesswork out of timings etc giving you perfect results. It comes with the Hotpoint five year parts & one year labour guarantee and the finish is stainless steel trim and tinted glass.

April Best Seller

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-05-05T15:45:39+01:00

The best selling built-in cooker for April was the Stoves SGB900PS gas double oven in stainless steel. This smart looking oven has a large 69ltr main multifunction oven, featuring an easy clean enamel interior and 8 multi-level shelf positions with 2 telescopic slide out shelves. It also has a full width variable electric grill. The smaller top oven features a conventional 38ltr oven also with a grill. Both ovens feature a Flame Safety device system which automatically cuts off the gas if the flame fails and the main oven has an interior light which makes viewing clear & easy. The programmable timer makes light of meal planning enabling you to programme the finish time (cook to stop) so your meal is ready when you need it. The oven is available in stainless steel or black and comes with Stoves 5yr parts & 1yr labour guarantee and can be delivered usually within 5 days from stock.

Cooker Hoods Explained!

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-05-03T14:10:47+01:00

Cooker hoods are designed to be mounted on the wall above your built in hob, to extract grease and odours from the air while cooking. The grease and odours are then either extracted through an external wall to outside, or alternatively filtered through a carbon filter and the clean air recirculated back into the room. Consisting of a main canopy section and vertical chimney section, cooker hoods house a powerful motor that is used to draw the air in. There are various types and styles available as outlined below - generally chimney styled, with the whole unit designed to be visible, through to integrated hoods that can be housed in a kitchen cupboard. Styles Cooker hoods vary greatly in style. There are chimney hoods, with slanted canopy sections, that work well with more traditional kitchens as well as contemporary styles. Slab style hoods with rectangular, horizontal canopies tend to sit well in more modern, sleeker kitchens, as do hoods with curved or straight glass canopies. Some manufacturers - Falmec for example - offer patterned tempered glass hoods. Integrated Hoods Integrated hoods are ideal if your cooker is built in to a chimney breast, or under a row of kitchen cupboards. They are designed to fit into enclosed spaces and as a result are finished on the underside only - the only part that is visible. Integrated hoods can be used to extract or recirculate as per any other hood style. Island Hoods Island hoods are designed for kitchens in which the cooker is positioned away from the wall. They are finished on all four sides, as all are visible. Island hoods in general tend to be of a more modern style, and are usually stainless in finish. Some manufacturers, Britannia and Falmec for example, do offer variation in hood colour and finish. Features All cooker hoods, whether they are chimney style, integrated or island hoods are powered by a motor that sucks in the air from the immediate area and then either expels it into the outside air or passes it through carbon filters and back out into the room. Therefore, the power of the motor effects the efficiency of the cooker hood and suitability to your room - the larger the room, the greater powered hood you require. The power of a cooker hood is measured in cubic meters per hour - how many cubic meters of air it can extract in one hour. Controls - Cooker hoods are controlled by either push buttons, sliders or touch screens which are found on either the front edge of the hood or underneath. Lights - Hoods invariably feature lights - mainly halogen - that illuminate the hob area while cooking. Rails - Some hoods, usually the traditional chimney style, feature rails across the front edge that can be used to hang cooking utensils off. Delayed stop - A useful feature if you want to join guests at the dinner table after cooking, the delayed stop will turn the hood off after a set period of time, usually 15 minutes or so.

Combination Steam Ovens

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-04-26T15:31:21+01:00

The Caple SO109 steam oven gives you complete versatility with all the advantages of steam cooking combined with a multi-function oven and controllable grill. It features 12 programme function options covering fanned heat, turbo grilling, fan grilling, defrost settings as well as steam alone, fan & steam and a clean setting. It also has 60 pre-set cooking recipes that cover key timings for baking, roasting, grilling & steaming. In addition, you can also choose to store your own programmes. It has a programmable oven & clock timer to switch off your oven when required (cook to stop), and a steam injection system whereby the steam is injected into the oven cavity providing a constant temperature throughout the cooking process. The easy to use LCD touch control panel provides constant readings of cooking modes and temperatures as well as programmed recipes. This Caple oven has a smooth stainless steel interior with adjustable shelf racking, and is supplied with perforated and gridded cooking trays. The Caple SO109 is part of a modular design system along with microwaves and built-in coffee makers for you to choose as part of your new stylish kitchen design.

Cooking with Steam!

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-04-21T09:06:16+01:00

Cooking with steam has never been easier with the latest range of steam ovens now available. The ovens have a stainless steel cavity and come with variable rack positions, usually with around 3 metal oven trays. You simply arrange your food on the trays and stack them into the oven. The oven has a container usually at the side or top which is filled with water - the water is then injected into the oven and turns into steam. This is a quick and very healthy way to cook as its saves valuable cooking time and energy usage, whilst retaining more vitamins and nutrients in the food. When cooking with steam the colour, smell and taste of the food is retained and cooking in a steam oven does not release food odours. Because of this you can cook different foods in different tray shelves but all at the same time. Because steaming retains moisture during the cooking process certain foods are ideal for steam re-heating, such as pasta, couscous & rice, as the food does not dry out or stick together. As well as cooking, your new steam oven is perfect for blanching and defrosting.

Whats Your Colour?

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-04-15T10:56:05+01:00

Does your new oven turn your friends green with envy? Today’s ovens come in a variety of colours to suit just about every kitchen plan and style statement. Most popular at the moment are stainless steel ovens, offering the quasi industrial, contemporary look. Doors are either matching stainless or alternatively a darker coloured glass with the steel as a bold accent. Black ovens are the next popular choice - making a stunning edition to any high gloss white kitchen or perfect for that sophisticated all black look. In-line uniformity and colour co-ordination will make a bank of ovens, microwaves and built-in coffee makers just stand out to attention whilst making the most of your space. See-through coloured oven door glass will make viewing your Nigella creation simple & easy. White, once a staple colour, tends to be limited in choice now. Hotpoint and Smeg with a number of other manufacturers offer sleek glass ovens - smooth & reflective. Choose your own personal oven colour - its all in the detail.

Side Opening Oven Doors

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-04-14T15:40:48+01:00

Although many of todays built in cookers have drop down double or triple glazed doors - a number of manufacturers such as Belling, Caple and Bosch offer ovens with a side opening door which can be very useful if access is difficult or preferred. These are offered in left or right hand openings, to make the most of your valuable kitchen space. The ovens are a single cavity usually of around 60ltrs and are fan assisted as well having multifunction options. Other features are oven shelves with multiple height positions as well as auto programmable clock/timers and either easy clean smooth enamel oven interiors or catalytic stay clean liners. The guarantees are 1year parts and labour from Belling & Caple, and 2 years cover from Bosch ovens and hobs.

Combi Microwave Tip of the Day

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-04-13T10:19:17+01:00

Not sure how to convert your old recipes to your new combination microwave oven settings? Simple…. • Add 10 degrees to the temperature • Select Low Power (defrost or 180w) microwave setting • Halve the original cooking time Hope this helps!

90cm Wide Ovens

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-04-12T09:47:20+01:00

The trend for larger cooking spaces continues with the increasing popularity of the wider 90cm built in oven. Many offer a capacity of around 75ltrs and can be advantageous if you don’t have space for a tall oven housing. With a drop down door and large width shelves capable of holding two roasting trays, cake tins or even the biggest festive turkey! Features such as full width rotisseries and rapid heating ensure that cooking will not be a chore. These ovens are mult-function versatility at its best - you have a choice of heating elements for cooking roasts, birthday cakes, pizzas and even quick defrosting. Most ovens come with smooth enamel sides and can have the advantage of easy clean oven linings, which can make that arduous task of oven cleaning somewhat easier. The doors are double or triple glazed and are usually cool to touch, which is great if the oven is positioned under your worktop or you have a young family. Oven lights make checking on your baking easy, while full width handles and telescopic rails allow for easy control of loading/unloading. Controls are a series of rotary dials, push-pull knobs, digital displays and some even have the latest in touch controls – simply stunning.

How Big is Your Cooking Space?

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-04-11T10:31:06+01:00

The latest range of single cavity electric ovens have the largest area of usable cookspace that has been available on built in ovens for a number of years. Most ovens are now measured in litres (ltr) and they can vary from around 50ltrs – 70ltrs capacity giving you around 20% more cooking capacity on the larger 60cm single ovens, and around 75ltrs on the 90cm wide ovens. Of course it is also about how you use your new oven cooking space efficiently - the large 70ltr ovens make it possible to cook on all 4 levels at once, using the total oven cooking cavity space in one single cook time experience. Many manufacturers are now providing divider shelves with the larger capacity ovens in order make them super eco efficient, and to transform the single oven cavity into a double - the Hotpoint OS897DPIX, for example. When you only need to heat a pie or bake a delicious loaf of bread, simply insert the divider shelf or wall into position and you can vary the actual cooking space of your single cavity space saving oven. Depending on where the divider shelf is placed in the oven you can also select two independent multi-cooking zones, two totally different cooking temperatures and combinations of cooking, a real asset when you have your family and friends around for those gourmet ‘come dine with me’ meals!

Built in Hobs Made Simple

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-04-08T12:37:16+01:00

For a long time the only thing you needed to know or ask when choosing a built-in hob for your newly designed kitchen was if it was Gas or Electric? Today we can choose between gas, gas on glass, electric, ceramic, radiant and induction, as well as colours and finishes such as black glass and satin steel. At Built-In Cookers we make it easy to understand the wide array of worktop cooking hobs enabling you to make the right choice and bring a sense of style to your kitchen. Classic Gas Hobs Gas hobs come in a variety of sizes from 60cm hobs, 70cm, & 90cm hobs through to 110cm. Cooking with gas gives you a fast and controllable heat. Gas burners come in a range of small, medium and large sizes, and usually have 4 or 5 burners, along with options such as Fish Kettles, and Wok burners so powerful your favourite stir-fry will be cooked in minutes. The power output can vary from 0.85kW to an impressive 4kW for wok burners. Most gas hobs come with a Stainless or Satin Steel finish, and the familiar black and white single piece of vitreous enamel. Recessed Gas Hobs For the latest in designer look kitchens choose a recessed gas cooktop, which can be either flush mounted for that sleek, clean, in-line linear look, or Inset style dropped into your granite worktop. Cast iron pan supports are all in line and linear making it very easy to move pans across the hob cooktop. The hob recess is built to contain any food spillages, simply remove the pan supports and wipe clean. Gas On Glass The stunningly elegant tempered Black Glass surface with a one piece, easy clean cooktop affords gas on glass hobs a contemporary design along with controllable gas power. With functionality such as rotary controls, or the latest in digital and sensor touch controls for that total sleek & sophisticated look. The cast iron pan supports are available either individually or in grid form. All burners have flamesafe technology for extra safety. Electric Ceramic Ceramic hobs have a smooth ceramic one piece cooktop, which usually comes in black but white ceramic is also available. The sleek smooth appearance makes for easy cleaning of spillages, all that is needed to clean is a quick wipe over. Choose between a metal trim or a sleek frameless design. Controls can be rotary or latest advanced digital controls for that ultra sleek look with fingertip touch control. Induction For the latest in cooking technology, induction hobs gives you the very best of all worktop cooking, they are very energy efficient, quickly controllable and because they have less direct heat they are easier to keep clean. Induction Hobs use a magnetic field to generate heat instantly, the cook zone only becomes energized when a suitable pan is placed on the cooktop. Only the cooking area becomes warm leaving the rest of the top much cooler than normal ceramic, which will certainly help to keep spills from baking on the glass cooktop. Choose from fixed size pan zones or go for the vari-zone hobs where the areas only energise to the size of pan placed on top of the cooktop – energy saving at its best.

Builtincookers Value Packs

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-04-07T16:43:55+01:00

At Built-In Cookers we’ve taken the guesswork out of searching for those matching built-in ovens, built in hobs & cooker hoods. We have selected a range of cooking combinations from popular manufactures such as Stoves, Hotpoint & Indesit, and paired them together so that they co-ordinate beautifully in your kitchen. The built-in cooker value packs can be selected in either electric, gas or duel fuel combinations, and also come in a variety of finishes, (please see current monthly offers). As well as selecting great looking ovens, hobs & hoods we have made greater savings on the total price with savings of up to to £150 pounds. The pack prices include VAT & delivery and are in stock for delivery to UK postcodes through our national distribution network. Click to view our built in oven and built in hob value packs

Pyrolytic Ovens Explained

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2011-03-29T15:07:00+01:00

Does your oven need cleaning?? Do you crave that newly installed look again? The latest must have feature on electric built-in ovens is the automated Pyrolytic cleaning function - all the food splashes, and baked on grease and grime are subjected to a high temperature deep cleaning process. This process involves the oven door being locked as a safety precaution and the oven being heated to a very high temperature of around 500d - as an extra safety feature the oven door is multi glazed in order to remain cool to touch - this intensive high heat action penetrates and carbonises all the spatters, grease and residues, burning it from the smooth enamel oven walls, leaving you with a very fine ash residue in the bottom of the oven. All you need to do is simply wipe out the residue with a damp cloth, no more scrubbing, soaking and harsh chemicals that can be harmful to you and the environment. The total heating and cleaning process takes around 90 minutes and costs around 30p which is far less than the cost of oven cleaners, scrubbing pads and your precious time on what must be the most hated of house cleaning tasks. Many models feature a selection of pre-programmed cleaning cycles depending of the intensity of the cleaning required. At the end of the process you are left with a clean oven ready for your next cooking adventure whether a succulent Sunday roast or a tray of breakfast muffins. Regular use of the pyrolytic oven cleaning function will help improve the efficiency of your oven as the temperature and air-flow will be at its optimum best. Built-In Cookers offer ovens with the pyrolytic cleaning function from key oven manufacturers such as Hotpoint, Indesit, Caple, Smeg, Bosch as well as De Dietrich. So click now and choose your new built-in oven with the one feature that will be a pleasure to use and more time to bake.

Barazza Lab Series Hobs

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-06-23T14:56:04+01:00

The sunken burners of the Barazza Lab hob guarantee a cooking surface that sits exactly flush with the worktop. This design ensures effortless movement of pans onto and across the hob area, with cast iron pan supports supplied as standard, with stainless steel supports optional. The hobs are available in a number of sizes, from the 40cm Domino which are available in various burner and fuel options, through to 65cm, 90cm and 120cm widths. The Domino hobs offer the option of customising your cooking area to meet you specific needs exactly by installing different burner types next to each other. Buy Barazza hobs here.

De Dietrich - Top of the Class!

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-06-18T15:09:45+01:00

The De Dietrich DOP895B oven was one of three cutting edge ‘intelligent ovens’ recently tested on Channel 5’s ‘Gadget Show’, and unsurprisingly received fantastic reviews as a result! The subjects of the independent test were the Electrolux Inspiro, the Miele H5681B and the recently launched De Dietrich oven. The test comprised of each oven cooking an identically sized piece of beef sirloin from a cold start, using the relevant ‘roast beef’ settings on each. The DOP895B was the clear winner, being awarded a maimum score by the reviewers. They commented on the look and styling of the oven, and were impressed by the electronic touch control panel with was seen as very ‘straightforward’ to use. At the end of the specified cooking time, the chef then tested the resulting dish - the steak cooked in the De Dietrich oven had ‘good colour’, ‘lovely mouth appeal’ was ‘delicious’ and ‘impressive; the overall conclusion was that the DOP895B was ‘easy to use and delivered perfect results’. Buy the De Dietrich DOP895B here.

Gorenje Go Glam!

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-06-18T14:17:36+01:00

Hot on the heels of the Swarovski refrigerators manufactured by Gorenje to be sold at auction for charity, Gorenje have released a limited edition of 100 fridge freezers, each sporting no less than 26000 crystals fitted in two vertical bands. It may not be to everyones taste, but the refreshingly mysterious and slightly James Bond-esque appearance inspire the romantic name - Gorenje Starry Night. In addition to the fantastic reflections of the crystals and monolithic darkness of the exterior, the Starry Night also offers a superbly elegant interior that will enchant potential customers and collector alike. Gorenje president and CEO, Mr Franco Bobinac, says of the Starry Night - "The decision to present the new limited edition of one hundred refrigerators- freezers with 26,000 Swarovski crystals was motivated by extensive media coverage and unexpected interest for the crystal-ornamented fridge-freezers in markets from Scandinavian countries, Germany to Russia in the east. Gorenje fridge-freezer decorated with Swarovski crystals was unique, outstanding product in offer of household appliances. Prestigious appliance Gorenje Starry Night is designed for the admirers of sparkling crystals and will also considerably enrich the collections of our perfectly designed and innovatively conceived appliances in the markets, known for their love for luxury products, where Gorenje has just recently opened its offices and is, as household appliance manufacturer, audaciously cutting its path towards the elite of the prestigious products creators". Another appealing feature of the Starry Night interior is the tempered glass shelves with detachable frame to enable easy cleaning. There is also an versatile ‘In’N’Out Shelf’ made of dark natural wood, aluminum and glass - this can also be used as an elegant serving tray. If you require any further information on this model, and would like to check availability, please call us on 01244 402 922.

Rangemaster Classic Hoods - New Colours!

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-06-15T14:18:50+01:00

Traditionally finished in black, with either brass or chrome trim to match Rangemaster cookers, the Classic hood is now available in two new colours - the timeless Cream and the increasingly popular Cranberry. These two new shades are available in both 90cm and 110cm widths, but with chrome trim only. These new colours coincide with the relaunch of the Classic hood with improved specification - 20% more efficient motor and improved halogen lighting offering a brighter light and lasting twice as long as previous. Click here to view all Rangemaster hoods.

Pizza Stones

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-06-15T11:54:15+01:00

Manufactured from terracotta, pizza stones can vary in shape and size but work in essentially the same fashion - transferring heat evenly across the base of the pizza and absorbing any excess moisture, resulting in a noticeably crispier base. Terracotta pizza stones can be solid or hollow, but both kinds will work the same. There are variations in shape and size and some will have integrated handles. A pizza stone should be preheated with the oven, rather than introduced into an already hot oven, to avoid thermal shock and in extreme cases breakage. For the same reason, your pizza stone should be allowed to cool naturally. Most pizza stones will be supplied with a wooden paddle which slides under the pizza to make serving a lot easier. Pizza stones are not just for pizza - cooking on one will improve the quality of other breads and pastries enormously. Click here to see a range of pizza stones in our cookware section.

De Dietrich Coming Soon!

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-05-13T14:19:44+01:00

Economical, efficient and of superior quality, De Dietrich appliances deliver in culinary expertise and provide a striking heart to any kitchen. Beautiful yet elegant design belies a complexity that works to enhance your lifestyle with minimal effort. Most De Dietrich ovens offer high end features such as Pyroclean technology as standard, and selected models offer the unique Intelligent Cooking System with automated cooking programmes for perfect results every time. De Dietrich hobs offer state of the art cooking with a beautiful aesthetic and superb build quality. Available in a wide choice of widths and fuel types, the hob selection offers a solution to suit every preference from induction through to gas and even a choice of modular products so that you can have the best of both worlds! All have excellent safety features as standard. We’re extremely excited to introduce these appliances to our site, and are sure you’ll be equally excited to introduce them to your kitchen! UPDATE - De Dietrich ovens, hobs and hoods are now live - buy online here!

Belling XOU70LPG - Limited Availability

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-05-11T12:11:35+01:00

With LPG (bottled gas) ovens becoming harder and harder to find, we are pleased to be able to source a limited number of the now discontinued Belling XOU70LPG lpg oven. Available in Stainless Steel, the XOU70LPG is designed to be built under the worktop and comes ready jetted for bottled gas. A standard 13amp plug is all that is required for the electrical supply. These models are nigh on impossible to find, so if you have a mind to replace your ageing LPG oven in the near future now may be the time to do it! Buy the Belling XOU70LPG

Falmec Hoods

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-04-30T10:13:55+01:00

Falmec’s stunning cooker hood range really does impress with high end design values and excellence in engineering, and the Falmec Mirabilia collection is certainly no exception to this. Highly finished in tempered glass and high grade stainless steel, these hoods have found a place in the hearts of design savvy consumers searching for a balance of performance and cutting edge aesthetic. Shifting up to 800 cubic metres per hour, funtionality is just as important as appearance - its not ALL about the look! When you do just want to show off your good taste you can switch on the ambient light setting and adjust to suit the mood. The Manhatten, Elektra, Zebra and Pharo models all have the same high end specification and differ only in the striking design that is backprinted onto the glass surround - the squarer, sharper Maia and Platinum differ only in the stripe printed on the Plantinum. Whichever Falmec hood you opt for, the striking combination of performance and stunning good looks will have a lasting effect on your kitchen and cooking. And with the comprehensive full two year warranty you know that Falmec have confidence in it providing faithful service for a while to come. View all Falmec hoods

New World Gas Grills

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-04-28T09:57:54+01:00

Most manufacturers have now switched to producing their ovens with electric grills, which causes a problem for the home cook that prefers the more traditional gas grill. New World, however, have bucked the trend and are continuing to offer their gas ovens with a gas grill. This will undoubtedly be good news for people searching for that specification, and coupled with New World’s value for money ethos and longstanding cooking heritage, you can’t really go too far wrong. View the NW60G, NW70G and NW90G gas ovens.

Ovens - Conventional, Fanned and Multifunction

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-04-26T16:07:42+01:00

Conventional ovens, either electric or gas, typically rely on a heat source at the bottom of the cavity, allowing the heat to rise naturally and producing a temperature gradient with the top being hotter than the bottom. This gives the advantage of being versatile enough to manage different dishes in different temperature zones (roast potatoes in the top, fruit pie at the bottom) but has the disadvantage of taking longer to cook a full meal. Fanned ovens have been around for quite some time now. They work via a heating element coiled around a fan - the fan distributes the heat evenly across the whole oven cavity from top to bottom. This reduces warm up and cooking times and as a result is more efficient than conventional ovens. Multifunction ovens offer the best of both worlds - various heat sources to offer both conventional and fanned cooking, in addition to a grill function. In addition to fanned, other cooking modes include bottom or top elements according to what you’re cooking - a quick pizza can be cooked using the bottom element only for example, to give a crispy base. Another trick with a multifunction oven would be to get the oven to cooking temperature quickly using the fanned function, then switch over to the function of your choice to cook the food.

Oven Installation Advice

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-04-23T11:32:30+01:00

General Advice When installing a gas oven or gas hob, we strongly advise consulting a local gas engineer. It is important the the engineer you consult is Gas Safe Regsitered - you can visit gassaferegister.co.uk and search for a qualified and approved local engineer directly on their website. Please bear in mind that not only is fitting a gas appliance yourself extremely dangerous and against regulations, but manufacturers’ warranties are void unless the appliance has been installed by a qualified and approved engineer. An electric oven will ordinarily require hardwiring into a fused box on the mains circuit due to the draw required. Again, we strongly recommend consulting a qualified electrician. This is also the case for ceramic and induction built in hobs. Should the appliance utilise a standard 13amp plug, it may just be a case of installing it yourself into the kitchen unit or carcass. Positioning Advice Built in ovens and hobs should ideally be positioned on an external wall wherever possible - this will make ventilating them easier, as the shortest possible route to the outside means much greater efficiency. Built in hobs are normally fitted (either flush mount or built in) into the worktop over a 600mm wide kitchen unit. Hobs should not be positioned under a window wherever possible. Installing a refrigerator adjacent to an oven will increase the amount of energy needed to run both appliances, so it is well worth avoiding this. Extractor hoods are extremely beneficial, almost essential, in the removal of steam, excess heat and cooking odours. Hoods can either be extracted through an external wall, or made to circulate filtered air via the use of odour removing carbon filters. Built Under Ovens Built under ovens, as their name suggests, are ovens that have been designed to be situated under the worktop. 600mm single ovens and 720mm double ovens can be used, however it is worth noting that 600mm single ovens will require a spacer panel to make up the height between the kitchen plinth and worktop. Flame Supervision Device (FSD) A flame supervision device (FSD) or flame failure device (FFD) is a safety feature that detects if a flame has been extinguished on either a gas hob or a gas oven. If it detects such an occurrence, the gas supply is shut off immediately. It is worth noting that as from 31st March 2010, all gas appliances manufactured are required to have an FSD/FFD fitted as standard. Any gas appliances available WITHOUT these are likely to be old models.

Benefits of Triple Glazed Doors

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-04-21T09:32:03+01:00

High end built in ovens will often list triple glazed oven doors as a feature. This is beneficial in a number of different ways; • triple glazing ensures heat is kept inside the oven cavity with the absolute minimum escaping - this in turn means less energy is used to cook, making the oven vastly more efficient • the noise level of the oven is reduced to an absolute minimum • the outermost glass is kept a lot cooler than with standard doors, making a triple glazed oven considerably safer. In addition, some triple glazed models feature a full length glass panel on the inside which facilitate easy cleaning.

Wok Support Rings

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-04-20T10:03:14+01:00

Wok burners are an excellent feature on a gas built in hob, and as a result wok support rings are an extremely popular accessory. A lot of manufacturers offer these as additional extras, but we found them rather inadequate and poorly designed. We tasked our designers with developing a quality wok support that will work with most cast iron hob supports and provide a real asset to the home cook. The result is the Bigblue Wok Support Ring - a substantial yet elegant product representing the best of British design and manufacture - which is in our opinion the best wok support ring available on the market. Cast iron with a rugged vitreous enamel finish to ensure many years of faithful service in providing a stable platform for your wok, the Bigblue Wok Support is beautifully gift packaged with a comprehensive user guide. Click here to buy

Electric grills - a Progression from Gas?

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-04-16T11:14:16+01:00

The British, as a nation, are unusually fond of grilling. Other nations use the hob to prepare most dishes and foods that we would grill, so as a result, pay little or no attention to this element. In Britain however we really do pay our grills an enormous amount of attention and as a result are less than accepting of the electric grill ... This idea of electric grills being vastly inferior to gas is sadly out of date and probably stems from experience of electric grills from yesteryear when control and versatility of electric elements was extremely poor. As with everything else, technology has improved greatly and most manufacturers have now replaced their gas grills with up to date dual circuit electric elements which perform superbly and are extremely responsive. As well as the advantages of electric grills, it is also worth pointing out the pitfalls of gas - they are usually the first things that fail on gas appliances, and can be lethal if not maintained or if used incorrectly.

LPG Ovens - a Rare Breed

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-04-14T16:24:15+01:00

LPG ovens are essential to home chefs that crave the benefits of a gas oven, but live in an area where natural gas is unavailable. Unfortunately, LPG ovens are all but impossible to find - with the exception of Belling and Hotpoint there are hardly any manufacturers producing them. We offer two models - the Belling XOU70LPG built under oven and the Hotpoint Style SY23 single built in oven. Both of these models offer gas oven cavities and gas grills that can run off LPG.

Fast Delivery with Neff!

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-04-12T11:00:49+01:00

We are now able to offer delivery on Neff built in ovens from as little as 2 days, direct from the manufacturer. Please call us on 01244 402922 to check availability of your chosen Neff oven or hob. View all Neff ovens

Indesit Prime Ovens - Simple, Stylish, Original

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-04-01T09:16:44+01:00

Styled by Italian designer Giugiaro, Indesit’s Prime collection is not just beautiful but functional and practical too. Indesit Prime ovens make cooking a little easier with a choice of 5, 6 or 8 cooking functions, which take care of even the most complex of dishes! Prime ovens feature the following: • Energy efficiency There is a wide choice of A rated models in the Prime oven range, making them a stylish and efficient choice. • Programmable timer Programmable timers allow you to set the start and finish times to suit yourself and your schedule. • Self cleaning oven Prime ovens feature the latest in cleaning technology - new additions to the range feature a pyrolytic self cleaning oven, saving a lot of time and effort - grease and residue is incinerated at an extremely high heat and reduced to ash which just needs to be swept out. • Multifunction cooking features - Coventional - Multi level - Grill/Half grill - Fan grilling - Speedy barbecue - Freasy cook - Baking - Pizza View all Indesit built in ovens

Choosing the Right Built in Hob

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-31T08:52:57+01:00

Hobs range from four burner, 60cm wide gas, ceraminc and induction hobs through to large 120cm wide professional style gas hobs from brands such as Barazza and Britannia, with mix and match Domino style hobs allowing you to create a bespoke cooking are to suit your exact needs. Gas Hobs Still the most popular option, gas hobs are available in a variety of styles and sizes with most brands offering a comprehensive range. Gas hobs are easy controllable and responsive, and are the traditional hob choice. Ceramic Hobs Far more of a contemporary look than gas hobs, ceramic offers a clean, smooth, flush finish for a modern kitchen. Easy to clean, they are energy efficient although don’t respond as quickly as gas or induction hobs. Induction hobs Induction hobs offer the same sleek looks as ceramic, along with greatly increased efficiency, faster response and an excellent level of safety due to the physics of induction technology causing almost no heat loss. Domino Hobs Domino hobs allow you to customise your cooking area, combining different Dominos to offer gas, ceramic and induction heating zones to meet your exact requirements. You can also add a Domino next to your standard hob for greater versatility. View our gas hobs, ceramic hobs, induction hobs and Domino hobs.

Fisher & Paykel Dishdrawers - Innovative and Functional

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-30T11:13:56+01:00

Fisher & Paykel’s Dish drawer range offers cavernous cleaning capabilities in a superbly designed, ergonomic package. Available in single, double or tall formats, the Dishdrawers have the following features: • Easy to use Select the cycle required, add the detergent and press start! • Adaptable Nine washing programmes, including an Eco wash for each programme to minimise water used and maximise efficiency. • Large capacity Deceptively large, the drawers offer a modular racking system to allow the user to customise the layout to suit the load. • Child friendly The child safety lock and key lock ensure small hands can’t cause mischief! • Seamless integration The integrated models allow ‘skinning’ with your kitchen joinery to integrate seamlessly into the surroundings. • Energy saving AAA ratings on the Fisher & Paykel Dishdrawers minimise energy usage and use as little as 7.5 litres of water per load. View Fisher & Paykel Dishdrawers

Stoves Rotostar - Last Few Remaining!!

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-29T13:46:12+01:00

The Stoves 600GR, 700GR and 900GR Rotostar ovens brought fanned gas cooking onto the built in ovens marketplace, a feature never matched by other manufacturers. However, with the reorganisation of Stoves’ built in gas offering, the Rotostar models have been discontinued and are no longer being made. Fortunately we do have access to a strictly limited stock of the stainless steel 900GR models - these are on a strictly first come, first served basis. Please telephone us on 01244 402922 to confirm availability before ordering.

Catalytic? Pyrolytic? Oven Cleaning Explained!

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-26T11:24:51+00:00

There are three distinct options when it comes to cleaning features on a built in oven - these are easy clean enamel oven liners, catalytic liners, and pyrolytic cleaning functions. Enamel The enamel surface inside an oven is, when viewed extremely closely, made up of tiny bumps. In the case of an easy clean enamel, these bumps are closer together and a lot less pronounced. This stops grease and cooking debris from penetrating too far into the enamel, therefore making manual cleaning easier and less of a chore. Catalytic Liners Catalytic liners are coated and, when the oven reaches a specific temperature, oxidise any grease and residue. Although extremely effective, any ares of the oven cavity not lined - for example the door - still require manual cleaning. Pyrolytic Liners By far the most effective cleaning method currently available, the Pyrolytic cleaning function works by heating the oven cavity to an extremely high temperature - around 500 degrees - to burn off any residue. At the end of the Pyrolytic cycle, all that remains of any grease is a small pile of ash in the bottom of the oven that can be swept out. The effectiveness of Pyrolytic is due to the fact that it cleans all areas of the oven cavity, not just the liners. Although slightly more expensive initially than Catalytic ovens, keeping an oven clean with regular Pyrolytic cleaning ensures optimum efficiency and therefore lower running costs.

Express Delivery For Hotpoint and Indesit

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-25T10:03:15+00:00

Order a Hotpoint or Indesit built in oven, built in hob, hood or refrigerator from Builtincookers and enjoy FREE delivery in from as little as 2 days as standard! Please contact us to confirm availability and delivery lead time for your order.

Save With Our Pack Discounts!

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-24T08:41:03+00:00

When you buy a hob, a cooker hood, built in refrigeration or freestanding refrigeration, a microwave or dishwasher with your built in oven, we will give you £30 discount for each one ordered. This is not brand limited, so you could add a Gorenje Retro refrigerator and Barazza hob to your Bosch Exxcel oven and receive £60 discount. This is of course in addition to our normal FREE DELIVERY.

Rangecookers Universal Cooker Hoods and Splashbacks

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-23T09:24:27+00:00

When replacing your built in oven and hob, cooker hoods and splashbacks are sometimes overlooked, or passed over because of cost. As a result, we have spent some time sourcing a range of fantastic quality cooker hoods and splashbacks that we can offer as an unbranded accompaniment to your oven and hob. Available in stainless, black or glass, our hoods and splashbacks are manufactured by premier brands (indeed, the same products are supplied under the brand names as ‘badged’ products) so are top quality, and as we are able to offer them unbranded they are excellent value. View our cooker hoods View our splashbacks

Get Retro with Gorenje

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-22T11:35:53+00:00

We have always held Gorenje in high esteem, both for quality and design values, and their ability to offer fantastic products at realistic prices. Their Gorenje Retro collection is a classic example and has proved a huge success with design conscious consumers looking for a striking visual presence and excellent performance and features. Featuring A+ and A++ efficiency ratings and housing state of the art technology the Retro collection offers performance to match its looks and you can rest assured that reliability is covered too - Gorenje offer a full five year parts and labour warranty. View the Gorenje Retro collection.

Grill Update on Stoves Gas Ovens

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-19T16:48:25+00:00

The Stoves 600G, 700GDO and 900GDO built in gas ovens traditionally featured a fixed rate gas grill. However, with the update to the range and the release of the 600GT, 700GDOT and 900GDOT models, Stoves have moved away from this and in line with other manufacturers have replaced the gas grill with an electric grill. This will be effective from when the new models become available, expected to be early April.

Induction Hobs Explained

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-19T09:14:19+00:00

Induction technology has been used in commercial cooking for some time now, but it is a relatively new addition to domestic cooking appliances. The first brand to utilise induction hobs in their collection was Stoves, who are still at the forefront of induction with their current hob range. How do induction hobs work? Powerful electromagnets below the surface of the hob agitate the molecules of the ferrous metal of the pan, creating heat. Variation in heat is caused by controlling the flow of electricity to the magnet, making adjustment in temperature immediate. Advantages The two main advantages of induction hobs are speed and efficiency. Induction hobs power up instantly and switch of immediately, making it as controllable and responsive as gas. It can take as little as 5 seconds to bring a pan of water to the boil, and reducing the temperature to simmering is just as quick due to the lack of any residual heat. Because of the way induction transfers heat - ie directly to the pan - no energy is wasted via transferral of heat from the element to the glass surface then through to the pan. Suitable cookware Because of how induction hobs transfer heat, only certain types of pan will be effective. Look for a pan bearing the ‘Class Enamel’ logo on its base, or ‘Suitable for Induction’ on the packaging. Generally all iron pans will work perfectly with induction (take care not to scratch the glass surface of the hob though), and manufacturers now make aluminium or stainless pans with a layer of suitable material in the base. View all induction hobs

Gas or Electric?

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-17T17:17:19+00:00

Both gas and electric built in ovens each have something different to offer the home chef. Gas ovens tend to be the choice of the traditionalist, and offer a fantastically moist heat, which is ideal for baking cakes and for roasting meat and poultry - the moisture prevents the food from drying out while cooking. The gas oven also offers a gradient heat distribution - the cavity is hotter at the top than at the bottom - making the oven considerably more versatile than an even heat. Electric ovens are easier to control and are more responsive to adjustments in temperature. The heat inside an electric built in oven is constant throughout ensuring even cooking, and an electric oven makes browning or crisping food a lot easier than a gas oven. Another advantage of electric built in ovens is the variety - there is a far greater choice of electric ovens available than their gas counterparts. View all gas built in ovens or view all electric built in ovens.

Built in Oven Sizes Explained

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-17T10:13:53+00:00

Built in ovens are generally split into three size groups; Single built in ovens - these are 60cm wide, 60cm high and have one large cavity. Double built in ovens - 60cm wide, 90cm high and have two cavities of similar size, often with a grill in the top cavity. Double built under ovens - 60cm wide, 70cm high, with two cavities (one larger than the other). Designed to fit in the space between the kitchen plinth and worktop. These are approximate dimensions - the actual products themselves will vary slightly from brand to brand, or series to series - but the vast majority of built in ovens will fit into one of the three groups above.

Hotpoint Openspace Ovens - Versatile and Spacious

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-16T16:17:33+00:00

Cleverly squeezing a 70 litre oven capacity into a standard built in oven chassis, the Hotpoint Openspace oven offers approximately 20% more cooking space than a conventional built in oven. This massive space is made all the more versatile by the use of an insulating divider, allowing the single cavity to be split into two separate cooking zones, each with it’s own time and temperature controls. Available as either a single oven only, or the split-able single/double oven models, all models are A-rated for efficiency, come with either Easy Clean, Catalytic or Pyrolytic liners, and feature fingerprint resistant stainless steel. Buy the Hotpoint Openspace OS89IX, Hotpoint Openspace OS89CIX, Hotpoint Openspace OS897DIX, Hotpoint Openspace OS897DCIX or Hotpoint Openspace OS897DPIX.

The World's First Induction Built in Oven

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-15T16:58:13+00:00

The Belling BI60i, the world’s first built in induction oven, has all of the usual features found in a standard built in oven but with the addition of cutting edge induction technology. The BI60i can be used as a normal fanned oven, or you can save up to 50% on your energy bills by utilising the oven’s induction plate to roast, casserole or slow cook. Watch the video below to see how the BI60i works: Click here to buy the Belling BI60i.

Gorenje's Industry Leading Warranty

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-15T10:38:43+00:00

All Gorenje built in ovens, built in hobs, hoods, built in refrigeration and selected freestanding refrigeration are covered by a comprehensive 5 Year parts and labour guarantee, underlining Gorenje’s commitment to quality of materials and manufacture. Any appliance not covered by the 5 Year warranty as standard get a fully extendable 2 Year parts and labour warranty. So not only are Gorenje appliances aesthetically stylish and feature rich, they are products you can rely on for a long time too! View all Gorenje built in ovens, Gorenje hobs, Gorenje hoods and Gorenje refrigeration.

Stoves Gas Ovens Reshuffled!

carl@bigblue.co.uk — 2010-03-12T10:04:26+00:00

The requirements for all gas appliances to now be fitted with an FSD, or Flame Safety Device, has caused something of a reshuffle in the Stoves built in gas appliance lineup. Gone are the 600GR, 700GR and 900GR Rotostar models, along with the 600G single oven and 700GDO and 900GDO built in double ovens. Stoves have confirmed replacements for the 600G and 900GDO models in stainless and black in the form of the 600GT and 900GDOT respectively. The specification remains exactly the same for both with the addition of the FSD to meet UK regulations. The replacement for the 700GDO will be released imminently. All replacement models are expected to be available for delivery from the start of April onwards. Buy Stoves built in ovens.