Baumatic b180ss-a
Baumatic b180ss-a Single Fan Oven Stainless Steel. 60 cm Built in Single Fan oven 4 ... more
Functions A Energy efficiency Oven capacity: 57 litres LED full programmer Thermostatically controlled grill Double-glazed removable door Oven light Standard accessorie...
A review by Hippychick54 on Baumatic B180 December 19th, 2004
Author's product rating:
Performance
Excellent
Durability
Long
Cleaning & Maintenance
Very easy
Safety
Very safe
Value for money
Excellent
Advantages:
Quiet efficiency
Disadvantages:
only one shelf plus grill pan supplied
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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As discussed in my previous review I bought this appliance from unbeatable.co.uk for £192.00.
It is a slot in, single oven in white measuring 60cms squuare and I have to admit I panicked when I first thought about fitting it, but I have to say it could not have been easier.
As it was a replacement oven I only had to remove the 4 screws from the old one and pull it out of the cabinet - it was connected to the electricity with just a normal 13 amp plug and I did wonder if this had been a bodge job (I find a lot of those in my house) but no - the fitting instructions for my Baumatic B180 stated:-
'the appliance should be wired into a 13A double pole switched fused spur outlet and placed in an easily accessed position adjacent to the appliance.'
Which amazingly enough was what I had on the old one!!!!
So - how easy can it be - slot the new oven into the aperture, fix with the 4 supplied screws and wire the plug!!! Sorted, ready to cook!!
Across the front fascia there is ,on the left hand side, a selector where you can choose to either use the grill, fan oven or defrost ( where the fan runs with no heat to reduce the defrost time for frozen food).
On the right hand side is the thermostat switch to control oven temperature between 50C and 250C and has next to it a pilot light which illuminates on or off during cooking to show when the correct temperature is reached.
In the centre there is a digital clock wih a row of buttons below to set the clock and the oven timer. With the added bonus of a minute minder -with an audible alarm that ,if not cancelled rings for 7 minutes - I may never burn anything again - and with any luck neither will my daughter!!!
The glass panel in the door gives a clear view into the oven and, while the oven is on, so is the light which means you can check how the food is cooking without opening the door.
As I had been without my cooker for a week I couldn't wait to play with my new one - first job, roast beef and yorkie puds - I set the temperature and switched on.
Th first thing I noticed was how quietly it runs - my old one was so noisy when the fan was on and took ages to heat up. The Baumatic achieves 200C in minutes!
The one thing I miss is that it only comes with one oven shelf - although the grill pan should also be used as a shelf - I think I may buy another for it as I like to leave the grill pan in the base of the oven to catch spills.
Hours later - roast beef beautifully done, perfect yorkies and roast potatoes - and to test it to the limit for its first day - one dozen mince pies!!!
I think its brilliant and at a brilliant price of £192 - I couldn't ask for more - it looks good and cooks good too!!!
...ran out the element went. Baumatic wanted £88 for the call out, free part. the part on its own was nearly £30 but i got a generic for £12. when i took the element out the earth had never been connected. very poor quality, rubbish service. designed to break so they charge extortionate amounts of money for their service package. RUBBISH< DONT BUY BAUMATIC unless you have money to burn and can affored a new oven every couple of years. I also have a ...
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07.05.2008
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p1inorbit
absolute garbage , dont buy, element broke, main switch broke, fastenings coroded coating came off buttons and handles...... 5 year parts guaranteee but £88 call out....... complete rubbish
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Advantages: worked for a while! Disadvantages: Broke after 16 months, terrible customer service
I bought a Baumatic oven about 16 months ago, and use it once or twice a week.
It now doesn't work. I called customer services and spoke to a mindless robot, who told me that although they advertise a 2 year warranty on parts, that is not applicable as I bought it from Currys!!!! Sadly she really couldn't be bothered even to talk to me.
I am disappointed which this product and the service and would recommend others steer clear
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