ETNA OM956ZG

This oven makes cooking easier and more fun. I use it every day for everything from casseroles to pizzas. The operation is clear thanks to the color screen and the hydrolysis program saves me a lot of cleaning. However, I had to get used to the fact that without light I can't see anything through the black glass door. I also quickly see some fingerprints on the shiny material.

First impression The black glass door gives the oven a luxurious look, although I immediately notice that without the interior lighting I really can't see anything. Fortunately, the double lighting is bright enough during baking. The central rotary knob feels sturdy and in combination with the color display I can easily browse through all 73 automatic programs. Especially handy if I want to quickly put something on the table without entering a lot of settings. I can easily read everything from the clear screen. A nice detail is that I also see a photo of what I can prepare with all automatic programs.

Large, powerful and versatile With a capacity of 77 liters, this oven is quite spacious. I can easily bake two pizzas at the same time or an entire oven dish with lasagna for four people. Thanks to the wide temperature range (30 to 300°C), I can even use it for slow cooking (such as pulled pork) and for crispy crusts. The turbo hot air and grill work powerfully and evenly – I never have to turn or change the height in between.

Smart cleaning with hydrolysis The biggest plus for me is the hydrolysis program. After an evening of cooking, I turn this on, and half an hour later I only have to remove the last stains with a cloth. I don't need any cleaning agents for this. The removable inner pane also helps with quick cleaning in between.

Practical extras and extensions The 100% extendable telescopic guide is super handy: I can safely remove hot oven dishes without burning my hands. This makes it easy to see whether my home-made bread is completely done. The SoftClose door feels pleasant and quiet. Another handy feature is that I can connect the oven to Wi-Fi. I use my phone to operate the oven remotely and follow the progress of the baking program. I also receive a push notification when the oven is ready.