We are planning to upgrade our Faktum/Stat kitchen in our condominium due to an upcoming move. So far, we have been using a Datid OV01 oven, which has served us very well. Recently, we checked out the current ovens at IKEA, and apart from the very budget-friendly options, only Electrolux models seem to be available.
I have a few questions:
The best fit would be the RUTINERAD in ivory. We also liked the HYLLAD, which can be nicely integrated color-wise, and the design is good as well.
The Datid has worked very well so far; the desire for a new one is purely based on preference. So my first question is: are the doors of the AEG/Electrolux ovens also cool to the touch on the outside? According to the installation manual, they are supposed to be easier to clean...
What distinguishes the RUTINERAD from the HYLLAD, which is almost twice as expensive?
Pyrolytic cleaning is convenient, but running it at full power for 2 or 3 hours—doesn’t that consume an excessive amount of energy?
Does steam cooking work well with the GRÄNSLÖS? Has anyone had experience with it? I’ve read or heard that AEG ovens might have some issues with this...
Are Electrolux ovens significantly better than Whirlpool?
We are also considering adding a built-in microwave now. A matching oven would make sense since the Datid style is outdated. But that’s secondary; we might just add the fairly neutral MW3 microwave in the tall cabinet.
Do you have any experience? It’s almost impossible to find user reviews online...
(Just to clarify: No BSH or Miele, please.)
I have a few questions:
The best fit would be the RUTINERAD in ivory. We also liked the HYLLAD, which can be nicely integrated color-wise, and the design is good as well.
The Datid has worked very well so far; the desire for a new one is purely based on preference. So my first question is: are the doors of the AEG/Electrolux ovens also cool to the touch on the outside? According to the installation manual, they are supposed to be easier to clean...
What distinguishes the RUTINERAD from the HYLLAD, which is almost twice as expensive?
Pyrolytic cleaning is convenient, but running it at full power for 2 or 3 hours—doesn’t that consume an excessive amount of energy?
Does steam cooking work well with the GRÄNSLÖS? Has anyone had experience with it? I’ve read or heard that AEG ovens might have some issues with this...
Are Electrolux ovens significantly better than Whirlpool?
We are also considering adding a built-in microwave now. A matching oven would make sense since the Datid style is outdated. But that’s secondary; we might just add the fairly neutral MW3 microwave in the tall cabinet.
Do you have any experience? It’s almost impossible to find user reviews online...
(Just to clarify: No BSH or Miele, please.)
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IKEA-Experte23 Feb 2014 14:56What distinguishes the Rutinerad from the Hyllad, which is almost twice as expensive?Pyrolytic cleaning and a meat thermometer.
Pyrolytic cleaning is nice, but 2 or 3 hours at full power – doesn’t that use a disproportionately high amount of energy?Around 6 kWh for one cleaning is definitely quite a lot. You have to decide if it’s worth it to you to avoid scrubbing the oven. As for the environmental impact compared to using a conventional oven cleaner in an aerosol can, you’ll need to research that yourself.
Does steam cooking work with the Gränslös? I’ve heard AEG had some issues with that.I only read about rust problems a few years ago. I can’t imagine they haven’t resolved that by now. The main question is: would you even use this function?
There are almost no user reviews online...Usually, only people who are dissatisfied write reviews...
Pyrolysis and meat thermometer.Nothing else? Well, that’s basically enough. We also use a meat thermometer, which is just read through the window. Hmm...
Around 6 kWh for one cleaning cycle is quite a lot. You need to decide if it’s worth it to you not to clean the oven manually. As for the environmental impact, especially if you would otherwise use an oven cleaner in an aerosol can, you’ll have to research that yourself.Probably a rough estimate like with dishwashers, that’s true. So far, we have had no issues with oven cleaning at all.
I only read about rust problems a few years ago. I can’t imagine that this issue hasn’t been resolved by now. The main question is whether you would even use the function at all?Sometimes you read that with AEG the steam only reaches 96°C (205°F). So far we don’t use steam because we don’t have a steam oven. We haven’t missed it either. But that doesn’t mean much. The Gränslös model also has a very nice large oven cavity with 71 liters (2.5 cu ft).
[Quote]You can hardly find any user reviews online...Usually only those who are dissatisfied write reviews...[/Quote]
Yes, there’s definitely some truth to that. Our whirlpools run very smoothly too, which was very different from our previous Alno/Constructa kitchen. There the dishwasher broke down twice and the fridge once within 10 years.
The agony of choice... oh man. Thanks for the reply first of all!
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zetterberg28 Feb 2014 10:36Power consumption for a full pyrolysis cycle according to the datasheet: 4.23 kWh, which results in a cost of €1.18 at an average electricity price of €0.28 including taxes and fees, so it’s cheaper than expected.
Gränslös uses the same platform as the XXL oven from AEG Competenz, 71 L (2.5 cu ft) with 5 rack levels. According to a professional chef, the steam generator from AEG has also been adopted, which explains the larger tank capacity compared to the previous model at Ikea. I think this should have resolved the rust issues as well. However, I have never heard about this personally.
Gränslös uses the same platform as the XXL oven from AEG Competenz, 71 L (2.5 cu ft) with 5 rack levels. According to a professional chef, the steam generator from AEG has also been adopted, which explains the larger tank capacity compared to the previous model at Ikea. I think this should have resolved the rust issues as well. However, I have never heard about this personally.
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