ᐅ Oven – Microwave – Steam Cooker (or Steam Oven)

Created on: 12 Jul 2020 18:13
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Insolator
Hello,
I am currently considering which built-in appliances should be planned for the new kitchen. I would like to use an oven, microwave, and steam oven.
The quickest solution would be three separate built-in appliances. However, there are also combined options available, naturally at a wide range of prices. So, what makes the most sense as individual appliance(s):

- Oven, microwave, and steam oven (3 appliances)
- Oven, microwave/steam oven (2 appliances)
- Oven/steam oven and microwave (2 appliances)
- Oven/microwave and steam oven (2 appliances)
- Oven/microwave/steam oven (1 appliance)

One appliance would probably be the space-saving and cost-effective option. However, you would need to carefully consider which food to heat and in which order inside the device. Space is not an issue. I was thinking about appliances from BSH (Bosch, Siemens, Constructa, etc.).
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shenja
12 Jul 2020 19:46
I would choose a combination steam oven, meaning an oven that can also be used as a steam cooker, and an oven with a microwave function—if a microwave is needed at all. Since we got a combination steam oven, we no longer need a microwave. We actually regret that our second appliance is just a regular oven and not another combination steam oven.
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Pierre
13 Jul 2020 08:19
Why do you actually buy a steam oven? Just place a bowl of water filled with water in the oven.
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shenja
13 Jul 2020 08:23
Because a steam oven or combi-steam oven is more than just a cup of water. It allows dishes to be moistened more precisely. I can also use it for sous-vide cooking. I almost exclusively use the combi-steam oven and hardly ever the conventional oven.
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Curly
13 Jul 2020 09:02
We have an oven with an integrated microwave and a steam oven. We often use the steam oven for casseroles and baking bread. I wouldn’t buy a dedicated steam cooker, as you can steam vegetables on the stovetop just as well, so a steam cooker isn’t really worth it.

Best regards
Sabine
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Crossy
13 Jul 2020 09:44
We also ordered two combination appliances: one oven/steam oven combo and one oven/microwave combo. I definitely wanted two appliances. There are many situations where I find myself missing a second appliance.
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Lumpi_LE
13 Jul 2020 12:04
We have combined a steam oven and a conventional oven, with a separate microwave.
If I could choose again, I would go for two ovens stacked on top of each other—a steam oven and a conventional oven—as that wouldn’t have caused any issues with the food. I don’t see any advantages in having only a steam oven.