Selection

Small ovens of different types and volumes are available on the market; therefore, you should first consider what you want to use it for. If you are planning to replace your current oven, a larger capacity oven is recommended, but if you use the oven for small meals and rarely, a smaller capacity oven may be selected.
Before you buy, we recommend measuring the space you plan to use and making sure that the new oven will fit in your kitchen and have enough space around it to prevent heat transfer to the walls or other kitchen appliances. Most models are designed to be placed on the kitchen worktop or kitchen island.
The main thing to consider when choosing an oven is how quickly it reaches the required temperature. The faster it heats up, the less electricity it uses, thus, choosing a smaller oven can reduce your overall electricity consumption.
Comparing the maximum power initially used to reach the desired temperature and the volume of the oven, it was found that a larger capacity oven (71 l) will consume approximately 1.77 kWh per 30 minutes, while a small capacity oven (6.2-20 l) will consume 0.8-1.0 kWh on average.
Please note that a smaller oven will be suitable for cooking smaller quantities of food, may have fewer functions than a built-in oven and may provide lower temperatures than a built-in oven.
As small ovens heat up faster and cook food quicker, when choosing this appliance, make sure that the model has temperature control and pre-set programming options. Most appliances offer variable temperatures controlled by a thermostat, but models with programmes are also available, which allow you to avoid guesswork regarding cooking times. A timer is also useful to help you monitor the cooking time, which may differ from the cooking time in a conventional oven.