Deciding on whether to buy a product like KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven or perhaps SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven vs SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker

KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven specs

KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven
 SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker specs

SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker
Type: Built-in single oven

Type: Freestanding electric range cooker

Fuel type: Electric

Colour: Stainless steel

INSTALLATION

Fuel: Electric

Hob type: Electric induction

Flat back design: Yes

Number of zones: 5

Minimum distance required: 20 mm

Oven type: – Main: electric
– Second: electric

Electrical installation: This product requires hardwiring to a 13 Amp fuse and should be installed by a qualified installer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.

Number of ovens: 2

Power supply: 13 Amp (Requires hardwiring to a fused spur)

Number of grills: 2

Electrical power rating: 2.3 kW

Storage compartment: Flap

CONTROLS

CONTROLS

Timer type: Programmable

Timer type: Countdown timer

Cooking functions: 9 oven functions, including:
– Base heat
– Conventional
– Conventional & fan
– Defrost
– Fan
– Grill
– Grill & fan
– Light
– Top heat

Display type: LED display

Display type: LED display

Control type: Dials

Control type: Dials

HOB
OVENS

Elements: Induction

Oven type: Multifunction

Safety features: Automatic safety cut-off

Energy rating: A

Other features : Full power induction zones with boosters

Energy consumption: 0.88 / 0.76 kWh

OVENS
Number of cavities: 1

Capacity: 63 litres

Oven type: – Main: multifunction
– Second: multifunction

Usable volume: 59 litres

Functions: – Circulaire
– Circualaire with upper and lower element
– Fan with upper and lower element
– Fan with lower element
– Upper and lower element
– Fan with grill
– Full grill
– Half grill
– Eco
– Pyro

Size: Medium

Size: – Main: large
– Second: medium

Viewing window: Triple-glazed

Capacity: – Main: 70 litres
– Second: 35 litres

Shelves: – 1 shelf
– 4 positions

Main oven shelves: – 1 shelf
– 5 shelf positions

Door opening style: Drop down

Second oven shelves: – 1 shelf
– 4 shelf positions

Interior light: Yes

Energy rating: A

Type of cleaning: Enamel coating

Energy consumption: 0.99 kWh

Other features: – Pizza stone
– Booster function for bread and pizza dough leavening

Interior light: – Main: Yes
– Second: Yes

GRILL

Viewing window: – Main: quadruple glazed
– Second: triple glazed

Door opening style: – Main: Drop down
– Second: Drop down

Grill type: Integrated

Oven cleaning: – Main: pyrolytic with easy-clean enamel
– Second: easy-clean enamel

Grill features: – Full-width
– Variable
– Closed door grilling
– Static & fan grilling

Safety features: – Cool to touch door
– Closed door grilling

GENERAL

GRILL

Colour: Black & stainless steel

Grill type: Integrated full-width electric grills x 2

Box contents: – Kenwood KS101BL-1 Electric Oven
– Instruction manual
– Pizza stone

Grill features: – Full grill
– Full grill with fan
– Half grill

Dimensions: 595 x 595 x 540 mm (H x W x D)

GENERAL
Recess dimensions: 591 x 560 x 550 mm (H x W x D)

Price: £280

Price: £1959

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.6 / 10

Review Score: 8.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven or SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 1195 products in the same category as KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven, which is the Ovens category. Of these 1195 products the average price was £966.67, the most expensive was £5599 and the cheapest was just £4.97. We then looked at the price of the 1195 in the same as the SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker, which of course the average was £966.67, top price was £5599 and cheapest £4.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Kenwood and Smeg, the average was £323.99 for Kenwood, £768.00 for Smeg. The max for each was £949/£4249 and minimum was £14.99/£62

Price analysis of KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven

Price analysis of SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker

  • KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven
  • 59.5 x 59.5 x 54 cm (H x W x D)
  • Capacity: 59 litres
  • Enamel coating
  • Oven type: Multifunction
  • Energy rating: A
  • More functions more freedomWhatever you’re making, find the right setting for your food. The Kenwood KS101BL-1 Electric Oven boasts nine oven functions including fan, defrost and grill, to make sure your meals are cooked exactly the way you want them.The included pizza stone accessory is made of a special material that will take your pizza night up a notch – forget the takeaway and start making delicious crisp pizza bases in your own kitchen. With the booster function that heats your oven up to 300 degrees, your pizza will be cooked perfectly with a crispy base. The 40 degree slow cook makes baking easier too.Cooling featuresWith a premium stainless steel finish, the KS101BL-1 Electric Oven makes a great addition to any kitchen.Featuring a fully programmable timer and dial controls, using your oven is quick and easy. Triple glazing keeps the oven door cool, and an internal cooling fan ensures the control panel doesn’t get too hot either – no need to worry about small hands when your back is turned.Easy cleaningThe KS101BL-1 Electric Oven is designed with a removable glass door panel making it less work to deep clean. Its interior walls feature an enamel coating, so they are quick and easy to wipe down after the oven has cooled down, leaving you free to get back to your boxset._________________________________________ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION: This product requires professional installation to a 13 Amp fused spur by a qualified installer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.
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  • SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker
  • Two ovens with integrated grills
  • Two multifunction ovens
  • Minute minder
  • Width: 90 cm
  • 5-zone electric induction hob
  • Top features: – Cook larger portions quicker with a double oven – Excellent food browning results with fan cooking – Cook faster with five induction zones – Pyrolytic oven cleaning burns off grime ready to be swept up Cook larger portions The Smeg SY92IPX8 Symphony 90 cm Electric Range Cooker has a roomy double oven that lets you cook even more portions at once than single oven cookers. With two ovens you won’t have to compromise on cooking times and different heat settings while heating more than one ingredient. Get excellent food browning results Hot air fan cooking ensures food is cooked evenly throughout, as hot air spreads equally throughout each oven. This heating method is also great for achieving excellent browning results – handy for baking cakes, pasta dishes and hotpots. Your recipes with be nicely cooked and moist on the on the inside, and if you desire, have a nice crisp on the outside. Cook faster Five induction zones provide plenty of space for different sized pots and pans, and lets you multitask between lots of dishes. Boil vegetables and prepare stir fry meals at the same time. With induction cooking, energy is directly transferred to the pan for faster cooking. Pyrolytic oven cleaning Oven cleaning is made easier with pyrolytic cleaning. Stuck on grime and food spills are burnt off at a high heat and turned into ash, ready to be swept up or wiped away with a damp cloth.
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What’s better KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven or SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker?

There are obviously a number of differences between KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven and SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £280 cost of KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven is closer to the expectation you had than the £1959 pricep point of SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven and SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SMEG Symphony 90 cm Electric Induction Range Cooker scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Ovens as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



KENWOOD KS101BL-1 Electric Oven



Rating:
8.67 out of
10