Your oven plays a vital role in transforming raw ingredients into culinary masterpieces. The right oven will help you save time and energy by offering a variety of cooking functions, while also reducing your electricity bills.

The best cheap single ovens come with smart features that let you bake, roast and grill to perfection. They can even replace your air-fryer and slow cooker!

1. Zanussi ZS402F

Zanussi is an Italian producer of domestic appliances founded by Antonio Zanussi in Pordenone, northwestern Italy. After the death in 1946 of Antonio Zanussi, his two sons Lino & Guido assumed the management. A new factory and study center were established to study and design appliances.

The Magistar Combi and Rapido Chiller communicate with each other to operate in tandem, synchronising the operation (eg cook&chill and prove&bake) to create a more efficient kitchen workflow. Zanussi Professional Connectivity allows you to remotely monitor oven and manage your appliance through a separate application.

3. Beko BS402F

Beko ovens are ideal for cooking healthy meals. AirFry technology, which uses less oil, and twin turbo convection which cooks food up to 25 percent faster means healthier foods are ready to eat in less time. The large interior capacity and height-adjustable rack in the middle provide flexibility and ease of use. A telescopic rail is able to be lowered and raised to accommodate large items and save space on the bottom shelf. Beko microwaves are available in sleek designs that blend seamlessly into your kitchen.

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4. Zanussi ZS402F

Antonio Zanussi founded the Zanussi Company in Pordenone in Italy in 1916. It was initially a small workshop, but soon became a large industrial enterprise with a vast assortment of household appliances. In 1950, it was among the top producers in Italy. In the 1960s, the company increased its production with the purchase of Becchi and Castor brands, as well as the establishment of a research and design centre. In 1984, the brand was transferred to Electrolux.