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8 years ago

Hi. I am struggling to choose appliances for our new kitchen. I have had smeg and not sure it bakes that well ( fine for roasting) but I do love how the smeg ovens look. And Gaggenau ovens are out of the budget sadly but I may squeeze in a gaggenau gas hob...what else looks good and cooks well?

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Clover Kitchens
8 years ago
Hi

in a very basic order Gaggenau is at the top, then Miele and V-Zug, then Siemens, Neff and Bosch.

Would generally steer clear of Italian appliances like Smeg.

Another up and coming appliance manufacturer worth looking at as an alternative to Siemens, Neff or Bosch would be Gorenje.

Hope this gets you started.

CK
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Original Author
8 years ago
Would it be better to go for the new Siemens single ovens or one of the comparable Miele price wise....? I am lost!!
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PRO
Clover Kitchens
8 years ago
In my opinion there is no question, Miele everytime!

It generally takes one person to lift a Siemens, Neff or Bosch single oven but 2 to lift a Miele.

CK
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Original Author
8 years ago
Can you comment on de Dietrich? I love the look of the smoked mirrored glass as its why I love the smeg look...

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