Simfer 4207BERIM.1 built-in oven, 47 L, 45 × 54.1 cm, class A, stainless steel

The 4207BERIM.1 is just 45 cm wide. That leaves room for narrower kitchen units, a small flat kitchen or a summer cottage where every centimetre counts. The oven is 54.1 cm high. The manufacturer does not give the depth, so measure the depth of your unit before installation and compare it with the figures in the user manual.

A 47-litre cavity is smaller than that of a full-size oven, but it handles everyday dishes: a bake, roast potatoes, a casserole or a tray of buns. For two or three people that is usually enough, and a smaller cavity also heats up faster than a large one. If you often roast a large joint or bake on several trays at once, keep the capacity in mind.

On the EU energy label scale the oven is rated class A. It is operated with retractable knobs: you pop a knob out to use it and push it back flush with the panel afterwards, which keeps the front easier to clean. There is also a display, and the viewing window lets you check on the food without opening the door and letting heat escape.

According to the manufacturer, this model has no fan convection, so heat comes from the heating elements and the position of the dish in the cavity matters more. There is no self-cleaning or steam function; cleaning is manual, but the manufacturer describes the interior as easy to clean. Grease splashes are best wiped away while the oven is still slightly warm.

The stainless steel front matches other metal appliances in the kitchen, such as a hob or a cooker hood, and gives a small kitchen a consistent look. After use, the retractable knobs sit flush with the panel, so grease splashes and fingerprints are easier to wipe off. Stainless steel is best cleaned with a soft cloth and a suitable cleaner rather than an abrasive sponge.

The Simfer 4207BERIM.1 is for a small kitchen, flat or summer cottage where the space for a built-in oven is only 45 cm wide, and for a household of one to three people who mostly cook everyday meals. The stainless steel front goes well with light and metallic kitchen surfaces, and the knobs are straightforward for anyone who does not want a touch panel.