Freestanding oven buying guide: How to find the best oven for you

We'll help you compare ovens to find the perfect appliance for your kitchen.

Updated Feb 19, 2021

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Key facts about freestanding oven:

A freestanding oven combines your oven and cooktop into one appliance, allowing you to find a cooker that matches your kitchen space and your desired cooking capacity.
Traditionally cheaper to buy and install than a built-in oven, freestanding ovens are available in a wide range of sizes and designs.
Prices typically range from $500 to $10,000.

Compare some of the best freestanding ovens

Data obtained December 2018. Prices are subject to change and should be used only as a general guide.

Name	Average Price (AUD)	Fuel type	No. of burners	Oven size (litres)	Dimensions (W x D x H)	Purchase today
Chef CFE536WB	$618	Electric	4	80	540 x 635 x 910 mm	Buy at Appliances Online	The Chef CFE536WB comes with a fan-forced oven, an electric hob with 4 hotplates, a timer and built-in lighting.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Chef CFE535WB	$668	Electric	4	80	540 x 635 x 910 mm	Buy at Appliances Online	The Chef CFE535WB comes with an electric hob with 4 solid hotplates and a separate grilling compartment.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Euromaid FSG54S	$898	Gas	4	83	540 x 600 x 950 mm	Buy at Appliances Online	The Euromaid FSG54S is an affordable, fan-assisted gas oven with 4 multi-size burners including wok support and a flame failure safety device.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Chef CFE547WB	$949	Electric	4	80	540 x 635 x 910 mm	Buy at Ebay	Chef’s CFE547WB has a fan-forced oven, an electric hob with a ceramic glass stovetop and a separate grilling compartment for easy entertaining.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Westinghouse WLG517WB	$1,151	Gas	4	80	540 x 620 x 1150 mm	Buy at Appliances Online	The Westinghouse WLG517WB includes oven and grill functions, as well as a 4 burner gas hob with a triple ring wok burner.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Midea MFS90CSS	$1,635	Electric	5	121	895 x 600 x 769 mm		Midea’s MFS90CSS has a ceramic cooktop, a removable oven door for easy cleaning and a rotisserie function.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Euromaid GG90S	$1,645	Gas	5	113	900 x 600 x 920 mm	Buy at Appliances Online	Euromaid’s GG90S has a 5 burner gas cooktop that includes a wok burner.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Beko BFC918GMX	$2,046.12	Dual fuel	6	130	894 x 611 x 760 mm	Buy at Ebay	The Beko BFC918GMX comes with a 5-year warranty, 6 multi-size burners, pull out shelves and grease-absorbing, odour-reducing panels for easy cleaning.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Emilia DI965MVI4	$2,099	Gas	5	116	900 x 600 x 920 mm	Buy at Ebay	The Emilia DI965MVI4 is a fan assisted gas oven with a 5 burner gas hob and a centre triple ring wok burner.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Bosch Serie \| 6 HSB738357A	$2,399	Dual fuel	6	112	898 x 600 x 900 mm		The Bosch Series HSB738357A is a professional grade cooker with up to 8 heating modes, a dual wok burner and cast-iron pan support with rubber feet for more stability.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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What is a freestanding oven?

Also known as an upright oven or upright cooker, a freestanding oven is an all-in-one appliance with a cooktop on top and the oven underneath. If you don't have cabinetry where you can mount your oven or enough bench space for a cooktop, a freestanding oven offers a practical solution.

Why should I consider a freestanding oven?

A freestanding oven can offer a few key advantages to the right kitchen and the right home cook. Freestanding ovens are the following:

Who should not consider a freestanding oven?

If you prefer the sleek, streamlined look of an inbuilt oven and cooktop, a freestanding oven may not be the best choice for you. Also, you can install a wall oven at a height that suits you, so you don't need to worry about bending and squatting to open a freestanding oven. A wall oven also gives you plenty of flexibility when choosing the layout of your kitchen.

Cleaning your kitchen can be more of a hassle with a freestanding oven. The gaps between your cooker and your benchtop can attract dropped food that's difficult to get to without moving the entire oven.

What types are available?

There are several types of freestanding oven available:

Electric freestanding ovens. These feature an electric oven and an electric cooktop. The advantage of an electric oven is that it provides an even, dry heat, while the cooktop should be relatively easy to clean. However, it's more expensive to use than an all-gas model and can't match the performance of a gas or induction stove.
Gas freestanding ovens. A gas oven provides moist heat that shouldn't dry out your food and also provides the fast and powerful heating of a gas cooktop. However, cleaning a gas cooktop can be hard work, and freestanding cookers with electric ovens are much more widely available than those with gas ovens.
Dual-fuel freestanding ovens. These models combine an electric oven and a gas cooktop together into one appliance, offering the best of both worlds. The downside is that you'll need both gas and electrical connections and installation can be a little more involved. Dual-fuel models are also known to be quite expensive, but some more affordable options have started to become available in recent years.
Induction freestanding ovens. If you like the convenience and improved performance of an induction cooktop, some high-end models offer this option along with an electric oven. Induction cooktops rely on electromagnetic fields to heat pots and pans and are faster and safer to use. However, they only work with specific types of cookware and usually come with a higher price tag. Find out more in our guide to choosing an induction cooktop.

How to compare freestanding ovens

Freestanding ovens come in a variety of shapes and sizes and with an overwhelming number of features. You can pick up a basic and fully functional freestanding cooker for around $500. Most dual-fuel models will be $1,000 and up and top-spec models can exceed $10,000.

Here are the key factors you need to consider when purchasing a freestanding oven:

A width of 60cm is a common choice and will fit most kitchens, but 90cm is also popular for keen cooks who have space for a larger unit. There are also models in the 120-150cm range that typically feature two ovens and room for larger pots and pans on the cooktop.
Remember to consider the depth and height of each model so you can be sure it will fit seamlessly in your kitchen. Measure the space available carefully before you buy.
Manufacturers usually quote a capacity (in litres) of how much their oven can hold, but these figures aren't calculated in the same way across brands. As a result, you might want to measure your larger baking trays and dishes to make sure they'll fit.
While entry-level models will have little more than an on switch and a temperature dial, high-end models can come with a wide range of cooking modes to help you bake, grill, cook specific foods and use a variety of other heating methods. Some offer a keep-warm feature and even slow-cooking functionality.
On the cooktop, electric and induction models are usually easier to clean than gas hobs.
No-one enjoys cleaning an oven, but many of the more expensive models come with self-cleaning features. These are usually either of the following:
- Catalytic liners. These are attached to the oven's walls and ceiling and are designed to collect grease, grime and fat. When your oven is heated to 200℃ or higher for a specified period, this accumulated mess is burnt off and, once the oven is cool, can be wiped away with a damp cloth. While catalytic liners can take some of the hassle out of cleaning an oven, you'll still need to clean the door and shelves.
- Pyrolytic cleaning. An easier and more efficient option, pyrolytic cleaning heats the oven to a high temperature (usually over 400℃) to turn deposits of food and grease into ash. The oven is locked during the cleaning process but can be wiped out with a damp cloth once cool. The cleaning cycle usually lasts around two hours and you'll need to remember to remove all metal trays and racks from the oven before you start.
Looks won't be all that important for many buyers, so a basic white stove may do the trick. However, stainless-steel models can provide a cleaner, sleeker look, while there's also a range of colourful and retro-styled models for those who want their oven to be a standout design feature in its own right.
Most freestanding ovens have adjustable legs so that you can level your appliance and ensure that it matches the height of your benchtop.
Check if the window is large and clear enough to allow you to view all shelves without opening the oven. Does the interior light provide sufficient illumination?

Which freestanding oven is best for me?

The best freestanding oven for you depends on your personal preferences, the size of your kitchen and your budget.

Think about the type of home cook you are. If you're an aspiring MasterChef contestant who is always tackling new and challenging dishes, you'll likely choose a very different freestanding oven to someone who simply needs something affordable and practical to fit into a small kitchen.

Once you know exactly what you want for your kitchen, you can then start comparing the available options. To help make this easier, we've compared the pros and cons of five popular freestanding ovens below:

	The good	The bad
Westinghouse WLG517WB	Easy to use Solid performance	Gas hob cleaning is a chore Hot oven exterior
Euromaid FSG54S	Under $1,000 Stainless steel	Some users find it difficult to tell when the oven has been turned on Shortcomings of gas oven compared to electric
Smeg S9GMXU	Dual-fuel flexibility Impressive results	Not cheap Reviews indicate that it can be difficult to install
ILVE NT906WVG	Family size Packed with features	Expensive Reviews indicate that it can be difficult to install
Chef CFE535WB	Budget price point Easy to use	Stove slow to heat Some users report the grill to be fiddly

Getting the right oven and cooktop for your home will improve your cooking and turn your kitchen into a practical and inviting space.

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Tim Falk

Tim Falk is a writer for Finder, writing across a diverse range of topics. Over the course of his 15-year writing career, Tim has reported on everything from travel and personal finance to pets and TV soap operas. When he’s not staring at his computer, you can usually find him exploring the great outdoors.

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Key facts about freestanding oven:

Compare some of the best freestanding ovens

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What is a freestanding oven?

Why should I consider a freestanding oven?

Affordable

Practical

Easy to install and repair

Versatile

Who should not consider a freestanding oven?

What types are available?

How to compare freestanding ovens

Size

Number of burners

Grills, double ovens and other features

Oven capacity and functions

Cleaning

Safety features

Appearance

Warranty

Which freestanding oven is best for me?

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