Cookers & Ovens > Creda Cookers & Ovens > 290 GBP to 419 GBP

An absolute lifesaver in the kitchen and very simple.

Advantages: Very good value for money.
Disadvantages: The knobs are a bit fiddly to keep looking clean.

Myself an dmy partner bought this cooker from currys for a very reasonable £500 6 weeks ago. I was very rusty on my cooking and baking but so far I have managed some very good cooking from doing quick meals to experimental stir frys, casseroles to baking, and all to very good results. I feel it is easy to use, very efficient, great value for money and a dream to clean and keep clean! It looks stylish and has a lot of space as it is a double oven ...

lriley 27.06.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Zanussi-Electrolux ZKC6040

Zanussi ZBF560X

Advantages: Easy to use
Disadvantages: Smokey, bad quality.

We had this oven fitted in our kitchen when we moved into it 7 months ago, it was brand new when we started renting the flat, and since then we've had a few problems with it. For starters, after just a couple of months, the timer buttoms on the front fell out, and although they're easy to fit back in, its not a good sign! As well as this, the door on the front dropped by about an inch on one side, which means when it cooks the smoke can escape through ...
...don't think this is something which is good!!! It gets very very smokey despite been correctly cleaned every week, which i think is a problem with the fan. One good thing, is that when we approached Zanussi about the problems they were happy to come out very quickly to service the oven, but to be fair it shouldnt have the problems in the first place! The oven is very easy to use, the timer is a simple and efficent system of just pressing a simple ...

stephbond89 30.05.2009 · Read Full Review

Review of Zanussi-Electrolux ZBF560X

Great Product.... and British !

Advantages: Great product
Disadvantages: none

...Excellent value. I've had a Prochef for 2 years now and have zero complaints.. "niente"... In the past we have purchased Whirpool, Neff, Smeg etc.. products and have never been able to afford the Miele / bespoke / top end standard of product, but truly believe the bespoke feel of the Prochef product is excellent value, and demonstrates a very well engineered product, that is BRITISH made. Well done to Prochef and the team. And thankyou for your honest ...
...a joint of beef, or baking of bread, cakes etc... I feel that when sticking to a recipe, the Prochef product delivers the performance required. No need to pre-heat, and the space within the oven is bigger than some of my friends range style cookers!! Regards JM ...

JMathews123 14.05.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Prochef PDO2607

Cause you're hot then you're cold.

Advantages: It looks good.
Disadvantages: Colds spots in ovens. Customer service is rubbish. Engineers like their belt buckles.

...it returned but I called Stoves to give them a chance to fix it. They arranged an engineer to come out but the new lid would be sent separately. The engineer came before the lid! He told me to call back when the lid arrived. A couple of days later the lid arrived with the engineeer a couple of days after that. He opened the box and the lid was smashed so he got on the phone to order another. After another wait I found myself with another lid and ...
...to leave and I called Stoves again. They actually apologised and asked me if the scratch was noticeable enough to see it. "Err, yes, I saw it, that's why I'm calling, would I be calling if I didn't see it?". They arranged another lid and I asked them to arrange an engineer without a belt buckle. Finally it was fixed, my cooker was up and running. Now the cooker itself. I purchased the silver one with chrome handles and a black hob. Its supposed ...

LawrenceP 09.05.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Stoves 600SIDOM

Abysmal attitude from Indesit/Hotpoint when faulty

Advantages: cheap whilst it lasted
Disadvantages: Contempt for customer when it goes wrong

Purchased direct from Indesit warehouse. The element of the main oven, which was only used some week-ends, went after 2 1/2 years. I found out that it was not fitted straight and was touching the back panel! Phone call to Indesit/Hotpoint, spoke to a rude woman who said it was out of warranty. Exchange of emails, I pointed out my consumer rights and they replied I should contact the retailer. I pointed out they were the retailer as I purchased ...
...I wrote to the Managing Director personally (Marco Marini). Got a reply 10 days later, telling me they would repair at a cost of £99 for labour and the part would be free. As for the element touching the back panel? The letter said that failing elements can bend ... Yeah right .. It's a round, double loop element. In conclusion: in my opinion I was supplied with shoddy, unsafe goods and Indesit want to charge me hundred quid to fix their mess. ...

Martin32 15.04.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of Hotpoint BD32