ATAG CSX8612D

With the ATAG CSX8612D 3-in-1 oven, I can make all the dishes I want thanks to its many baking techniques. I also really like the core temperature probe. I do fill the water reservoir manually, though, as the oven isn't connected to a mains water supply.

First Impression What immediately strikes me about this oven are the options. It combines steam, microwave, and oven functions in one appliance, and you can see that in every detail. For me, the biggest plus is its versatility: I can cook a casserole, steam vegetables, and reheat leftovers all in one oven. The oven also has a sleek design. The black steel fits well in my modern kitchen. The large touchscreen and rotary knob make it easy to navigate through the options.

Multiple Cooking Techniques in One Oven It offers three cooking techniques: oven, microwave, steam, and two combinations of these. The microwave uses inverter technology, so heating is even and doesn't dry out your food. The combination with steam works perfectly for baking croissants and tarts. Thanks to the oven function, they rise well, and with 20 percent humidity, my croissants don't dry out and the inside stays nice and soft.

Premium steam functions make all the difference The steam function is comprehensive and powerful, allowing me to easily steam an entire dish. I use the Premium Steam function for this, as it allows me to steam at 100 degrees Celsius. This way, my potatoes, cod, and asparagus emerge from the oven full of flavor. When baking bread, I easily add a little extra steam with AddSteam for a better crust. With the ProSteam function, the oven heats up extra quickly and I can even adjust the steam to within 1 degree Celsius. I do fill the reservoir manually, however, because the oven isn't connected to a water supply.

Smart and accurate What I personally really appreciate is that it has a core thermometer. This way, I know exactly when my roulade is done and I don't have to constantly check it. Thanks to the 360-degree airflow, I can prepare multiple dishes simultaneously and they heat evenly. This is convenient, as it allows me to bake on multiple levels. The ConnectLife app is also easy to use: I can start the oven from the comfort of my couch and check my dish's progress on my smartphone.

Quick and easy to clean Although I'm a huge fan of baking, I always find the cleaning process much less enjoyable. Fortunately, this oven makes it much faster. After cooking, I simply select SteamClean, and the oven cleans itself with steam. At the end of the program, I simply wipe the walls with a damp cloth, and the oven is clean again. No hassle of scrubbing.

So happy with it, already tried all the functions multiple times. Got rid of the air fryer and microwave. Just remember to consider beforehand if you need the microwave... The air fryer function is fast and good! Because the oven itself opens the door just a tiny bit to vent the steam, everything stays crispy. Baking with a little steam produces delicious rolls. Steaming vegetables, rice, fish, and potatoes for several days in one go in 20 minutes yields delicious food—healthy and ready quickly for several days thanks to having a supply of cooked food in the fridge. So happy with it!

What immediately struck me was the finish. The combination of oven, microwave, and steam function is truly brilliant. I use the steam function more often than I thought. Vegetables stay nice and crispy, and meat stays juicy. Steaming also works much better than using a microwave alone. The controls take a little getting used to, but they're clear, and after a few uses, you know exactly where everything is.