How to choose your oven
Replacing an old oven or looking for appliances for a new kitchen? This guide will help you choose the right one for you.
No matter how you cook, we have an oven that suits your needs! Our ovens come with the right features for every dish, making every cooking experience easier and more enjoyable. And of course, our ovens fit seamlessly into your favourite IKEA kitchen.
Hier moet je op letten bij het kiezen van een nieuwe oven:
1. Cooking methods. How do you prefer to cook and bake? What kind of food do you prepare most often? Depending on your cooking style and the dishes you usually make, one type of oven may suit you better than another. Read the differences between the IKEA 300, 500 en 700 ovens below.
2. Functions and cooking modes. Which features do you need? We offer simple ovens that are easy to use, as well as more advanced models with a wide range of functions.
3. Capacity of the oven. How many people do you cook for? We have different oven sizes (from 43 to 72 litres), depending on how much food you want to prepare at the same time.
4. IKEA 300, 500 or 700. Are you choosing a standard model, or would you prefer an oven that has it all?
- Product information page
1. Cooking methods
Convectional ovens
Ovens with natural convection are user‑friendly and include all the essential functions you need to prepare your meals. The heat is controlled by thermostats.
Fan ovens
Ideal if you love cooking! A fan circulates heat quickly and evenly, allowing you to cook several dishes at the same time without flavours mixing.
Fan ovens with steam function
These ovens offer the same benefits as fan ovens, with the addition of steam cooking. Steaming helps retain more flavour and nutrients.
2. Functions and cooking modes
Contentional heat
Perfect for dishes that need ideal crispiness, as well as stews and slow‑cooked meals.
Fan oven
Circulates heat quickly and evenly, so you can cook multiple dishes at the same time without aromas mixing.
Steam and forced air mode
Combines steam and heat to create the perfect balance of temperature and moisture, food stays tender and soft on the inside, and crispy and golden on the outside.
Grill mode
Thanks to evenly distributed heat, you can grill meat and vegetables to perfection, or give gratins a lovely golden crust.
Bread and pizza mode
Gives your dough the colour and crispiness you’re after.
Special baking mode
Perfect for creamy cookies, pastries and cakes.
Keep‑warm programme
Keeps your food warm without overcooking or burning it.
Quick defrost function
Defrost food up to seven times faster.
Pyrolytic self‑cleaning function
Makes cleaning the oven easier. Fat and food residue are reduced to ash, which can be wiped away effortlessly.
3. Capacity of the oven
43-46L oven
- For 1–3 people
70-74L ovens
- For 4 people or more
Conventional ovens
Fan ovens
Fan ovens with steam function
4. IKEA 300, 500 or 700
IKEA 300 – core functionalities for everyday chores
Delivering core functionality and modern convenience for everyday cooking, IKEA 300 ovens range from standard models to those with a fan functionality for faster and more even heating, and pyrolytic self-cleaning for extra ease.
IKEA 500 – all-purpose features to simplify life
Whether you’re baking, roasting, steaming or cleaning with a pyrolytic self-clean function, IKEA 500 ovens combine versatile features to make cooking easier and more inspiring. Forced air ovens ensure exceptional browning while locking in moisture, and steam options add a deliciously crisp surface.
IKEA 700 – extra everything for extra enjoyment
Aspiring chef or busy family? Offering a feast of functions, an IKEA 700 oven is your thing. Choose from built-in ovens with steam, air fry or pyrolytic self-cleaning functions – or get them all in one!
