Choosing the Best Single Oven Electric Cooker

To choose the best electric single-oven cooker, you must first determine your cooking requirements and then compare options. It is important to consider the dimensions, energy efficiency and features to reduce your operating expenses over the long term.

Always consult a qualified electrical professional before installing large electrical appliances. Also, make sure to follow the safety guidelines of the manufacturer.

1. Zanussi SZ601EX

Antonio Zanussi founded Zanussi, an Italian home appliance manufacturer in 1916. The company started by making wood-burning ovens and stoves for homes, before expanding into washing machine in the 1950s. In 1964, Rex introduced the first refrigerator with an additional -12C section for the freezer and automatic defrosting.

Smart functions like MATCH communicate operations between the Magistar Combi oven and Rapido Chiller (and vice versa) for a quicker and smoother kitchen workflow. Energy efficiency is improved with induction technology and a low-noise ventilation system ensures the workspace remains quiet and comfortable. Refrigerators based on R290 are less damaging to the environment, and have less impact on global heating than traditional gases.

2. Hotpoint HCO390

Hotpoint, originally a division owned by General Electric (USA), is now owned and operated by the European company Indesit. The name Hotpoint can also be used to identify other household appliances such as fridges and washing machines.


The brand was founded in 1911 and has a fascinating back story. The name comes from the original Hotpoint Iron, created by Earl Richardson and reputedly the first electric iron with a central heating system. It also featured an automatic shutoff.

Hotpoint provides a range of products that are designed to meet the needs and demands of home owners who are tech-savvy. This includes a variety of mini splits with ductless technology that can be controlled by the SmartHQ app and come with a five-year warranty on parts warranty.

3. Indesit HCO390S

Indesit was established in 1975, listed on the Borsa Italiana, and it was sold to Whirpool in 2014. With eight manufacturing sites in Italy, Poland UK, Russia, Turkey and the UK, Indesit employs 16 000 employees. The products are sold under the Hotpoint brand and Indesit. Indesit's line includes EcoSense and Anti-Crease features that help reduce time spent washing and energy consumption.

4. Zanussi SZ601EX

The Zanussi company was founded by Antonio Zanussi in Pordenone, Italy in 1916 and became a household name in the mid-1940s. More hints owns the brand. In the 1950s, the company began to expand by opening an industrial plant in Porcia and an innovation center. In the same decade, it purchased the Becchi Castor Zoppas Triplex brands. In 1964, the Zanussi brand introduced in Italy the first refrigerator that had a an insulated 12C compartment that was suitable for frozen food - the "Supermarket Rex". Today, Zanussi is one of the leading producers of Italian household appliances in Europe. Zanussi Professional is the rebranded across the entire Service Force network that supports their products.