BEKO MBBIM10600MTPSWE built-in oven, 72 L, pyrolytic, steam, electronic control

In the pyrolytic cleaning programme the oven heats up far beyond normal cooking temperatures, and grease and food residue burn down to ash. Once the programme has finished and the oven has cooled, you wipe the ash away with a damp cloth: no water, cleaning products or scrubbing needed. Unlike catalytic cleaning, it cleans the whole cavity rather than only coated wall panels.

A 72-litre cavity is the mark of a full-size oven: it takes large baking dishes, a whole turkey or several trays of biscuits at once. On ordinary days the extra room means a gratin and roast vegetables for the side can cook at the same time. The oven is 59.5 cm high and 59.4 cm wide; when choosing between under the worktop and a tall unit, go by the niche dimensions in the installation manual.

The oven has a steam function: steam adds moisture to the cavity, which helps with bread, buns and yeast dough, for example, and keeps meat from drying out. According to the manufacturer this model has no convection, meaning fan-assisted heating; if you want a fan oven, the MBBIMA10600MTPSWE in the same series has convection. The number of heating functions is not stated, and the full list is in the BEKO user manual.

The oven is set with electronic controls, and the selected settings appear on the built-in LED display. The door has a viewing window, so you can watch the food without opening it; every time the door opens, heat escapes and cooking takes longer. The energy class is A+. The oven is 59.4 cm wide, 56.7 cm deep and 59.5 cm high, weighs 31.8 kg and has a black finish.

Both ovens have 72 litres, pyrolytic cleaning, a steam function, energy class A+ and the same external dimensions. The MBBIM10600MTPSWE has electronic controls, an LED display and a viewing window, and according to the manufacturer no convection. The MBBIMA10600MTPSWE has touch controls, convection and interior lighting. If you do not need fan-assisted heating, the MBBIM10600MTPSWE is the simpler option with the same cleaning method.

The BEKO MBBIM10600MTPSWE suits a household that cooks often and wants cleaning the oven to take as little effort as possible. Pyrolysis is a good fit for people who roast a lot of meat and fattier dishes, and the steam function for home bakers. The full-size 72 litres cover everyday meals as well as the festive roast.