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Revolutionise your home cooking with a steam oven that offers precision and moisture-rich results for a restaurant-quality finish. Cook healthier, tastier meals, locking in flavour and nutrients, with our range of Smeg steam ovens, blending the latest in oven technology with classic Italian craftsmanship.

What is a steam oven?

A steam oven cooks food using steam instead of hot air, like a traditional convection oven. This helps to hydrate the food during the cooking process and keep flavours locked in, instead of drying it out like an oven with traditional heating elements does.

How does a steam oven work?

Steam ovens are incredibly easy to use and typically work as follows:

Fill the water reservoir.
Water is then pumped into a boiler where it’s heated to around 100℃
Steam is released into the oven where it circulates around and cooks the food

Learn more about how our steam ovens work in this video.

What are the benefits of a steam oven?

Steam ovens offer several benefits over regular ovens, which include:

Healthier Cooking: Steam cooking preserves vitamins and minerals in food, whereas conventional ovens can destroy them through heat exposure.
No Need For Oil: Cooking with steam often (but not always) eliminates the need for added oils or fats.
Quicker Cooking: Steam ovens provide faster cooking types of typically 20% - 25% faster than traditional ovens, depending on what you’re cooking.
Juicier Food: Steam prevents food from drying out, meaning meat or vegetables stay tender and moist.
Energy Efficiency: Steam ovens are also typically more energy efficient than traditional convection ovens. Especially our Smeg steam ovens, which come with an A+ energy rating.
Long-Term Savings: Being more energy efficient and quicker cooking time, steam ovens offer long-term savings over traditional ovens.
Easy To Clean: Some steam ovens, like our Smeg steam ovens, are easier to clean thanks to their non-stick enamelled interior.

Are steam ovens worth it?

Steam ovens are a worthwhile investment and a healthy alternative to a regular convection oven. They are:

A healthy alternative to a traditional oven.
Can cook your food quicker.
Can make food tastier.
And can save you money in the long run with their increased energy efficiency!

While steam ovens offer many benefits, there are a few differences compared to regular ovens that are worth considering.

Steam ovens can require manual refilling of the water reservoir or a connection to your water supply.
Steam ovens can cost more than regular ovens due to the additional components and technology involved.
Because steam ovens don’t work the same as regular ovens, there is a learning curve.

However, steam ovens are still a great option for your kitchen.

How do you clean a steam oven?

Many steam ovens need cleaning, with the water system that pumps water into the oven needing descaling every so often to ensure efficient operation. We advise checking the instruction manual for your specific model of steam oven to ensure your steam oven is properly looked after.

Do steam ovens need plumbing?

Whilst some brands require plumbing, Smeg steam ovens have water reservoirs that can be easily filled with water by hand, thus making installation easier and eliminates the need for a plumber.

Do steam ovens use a lot of electricity?

While this is dependent on the specific model of the steam oven, the energy efficiency rating, and its size; when compared like for like, steam ovens require less energy and electricity to operate compared to traditional ovens as they cook at lower temperatures.

How to disconnect, move, or install a steam oven?

Although it is possible to disconnect, move, or install a stream oven yourself, it’s often wise to leave the job to professionals to ensure the installation is done correctly and safely.

At Smeg, we offer services to safely disconnect and remove your old oven and professionally install your new steam oven. Simply select these options when placing your order, and we’ll take care of the rest.

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Steam

FAQ's

What is a steam oven?

How does a steam oven work?

What are the benefits of a steam oven?

Are steam ovens worth it?

How do you clean a steam oven?

Do steam ovens need plumbing?

Do steam ovens use a lot of electricity?

How to disconnect, move, or install a steam oven?

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