BEKO MBBIMA10600MTPSWE built-in oven, 72 L, pyrolytic, convection, touch 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 panels.

In a convection oven a fan moves hot air around the cavity, so heat spreads more evenly than with top and bottom heat alone. That helps when you bake on several levels at once, say two trays of biscuits, or want a roast to brown on every side. With circulating air you can often cook at a slightly lower temperature as well.

The 72-litre cavity takes large baking dishes, a whole turkey or several trays of biscuits at once, and together with convection, baking on several levels is exactly what a large oven is for. The steam function adds moisture to the cavity, which helps with bread, buns and yeast dough and keeps meat from drying out. The number of heating functions is not stated, and the full list is in the BEKO user manual.

The oven is operated with touch buttons, and the settings appear on the built-in display. A smooth touch panel is easy to wipe clean because dirt does not collect around knobs. Interior lighting lets you check on the food without opening the door, so the heat stays inside. The energy class is A+. The oven is 59.4 cm wide, 56.7 cm deep and 59.5 cm high and weighs 34.4 kg.

Both ovens have 72 litres, pyrolytic cleaning, a steam function, energy class A+ and the same external dimensions. The MBBIMA10600MTPSWE has touch controls, convection and interior lighting. The MBBIM10600MTPSWE has electronic controls, an LED display and a viewing window, but according to the manufacturer no convection. If you often bake on several levels, the MBBIMA with convection is the more practical choice.

The BEKO MBBIMA10600MTPSWE suits a household that cooks a lot, often bakes on several trays at once and wants cleaning the oven to take as little effort as possible. Convection and steam help home bakers, while pyrolysis suits people who roast a lot of meat and fattier dishes. Touch controls appeal to anyone who prefers a smooth panel that is easy to keep clean.