The Best Ovens and Hobs

The best ovens, hobs and cooktops can help you save time and energy in the kitchen. They're designed to assist you cook more delicious meals including perfect roasties, fluffy cakes and quick pasta dishes.

Find models with smart capabilities, as well, that allow you to control them using an app on your smartphone. This will cut down on cooking time and make them easier to clean.

1. Zanussi ZBOX7100

Zanussi ZWSO7100V is an energy-efficiency A+ rating, Best Ovens meaning you can cook while saving money. The low-noise air filtration also captures grease particles, bad odours, and keeps your kitchen fresh.

In 1916, Antonio Zanussi from a village in northeast Italy established an industrial workshop. He made gas cookers under the name Rex which was a reference to the ocean-going Italian liner that fought the famous Blue Riband on an ocean crossing.

After the death of Antonio in 1946, the business was handed over to his sons Lino & Guido. They used their expertise in manufacturing to create a carefully planned strategy that transformed the company into an important manufacturer. The purchase of the company by Electrolux in 1984 helped to consolidate the European position of the world's leading Swedish manufacturer.

2. Zanussi ZBOX7200

The Zanussi brand was established in 1916, when Antonio Zanussi opened a small workshop in Pordenone, Northeastern Italy. In 1946 Antonio passed away, and the management of the business was passed to his sons Lino and Guido. Their industrial ability and business know-how led them to design a strategy that saw their company expand quickly into a massive manufacturing sector.

Today Zanussi offers a wide selection of innovative technology and unique designs that make cooking more fun and easier than ever. The ovens from the brand have been upgraded with features such as Food Safe Control, Flower Flame burner technology and Easy CookingPRO. Cooling appliances have been upgraded with TwinTech and XL storage as well as Quick Chill functions which make shopping and food prep less of a chore.

3. Zanussi ZBOX7300

The brand's products were refreshed with a fresh design and exciting new features including induction technology that makes boiling water or making homemade sauces a speedy and easy task. Zanussi Professional refrigerator freezers also innovate with their 'TwinTech" dual cooling system, which keeps food fresher longer and allows for easier storage of the weekly shop.

In 1946, Antonio Zanussi passed away and the management of his family business was handed over to his two sons Lino and Guido. They were able to take a strategic approach to expanding their business. This included purchasing other brands, like Zoppas Grandi Cucine, Becchi Castor and Triplex appliances.

In 1984 Zanussi was purchased by Electrolux, and today the Swedish giant and the Italian manufacturer share their expertise to deliver innovative kitchen appliances that make it easier for people to cook, clean and entertain. Zanussi's Italian designers add color, charm, and fun to their appliances, which are a far cry away from their plain, box-shaped, clinical predecessors.

4. Zanussi ZBOX7400

Antonio Zanussi opened a small cooker factory in 1916. He was the son of a blacksmith from Pordenone, northern Italy. By the time he passed away in 1946, he had built up a huge brand and was selling appliances under the royal name Rex. He also invested in research and development. He established the Study Centre to help create modern, well-designed products and opened another factory at Porcia.

The company was sold to Electrolux in 1984 and helped the Swedish company grow into a top European producer of major appliances, while also increasing its presence in Southern Europe. Zanussi also established a powerful design group that integrated color and charm into its designs. This was a stark contrast to the white, clinical, box-shaped appliances that dominated the market at the time.

5. Zanussi ZBOX7500

Zanussi has been providing kitchen appliances for more than 100 years. Zanussi has earned trust from consumers by delivering products of outstanding quality and innovativeness across a broad range of categories. The perfect blend of design and engineering ensures they create products that are ahead of the curve. Their commercial kitchen equipment includes deep fryers cooktops, oven uk ranges, combi ovens, chargrills and blast chillers.

After the death Antonio Zanussi, in 1946 the management was handed over to his two children, Lino, and Guido. The brothers continued to invest in an Study Centre for research and development of new appliances. They also bought top brands like Becchi Castor and Zoppas Grandi Cucine. Their efforts helped them become one of the top Italian manufacturer of household appliances. The acquisition by Electrolux of the Swedish company helped it expand its market shares in Southern and Northern Europe.

6. Zanussi ZBOX7600

Antonio Zanussi, a blacksmith from Pordenone in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy and set up his first cooker factory in 1916. The industrial abilities of his sons, Lino and Guido and Guido led to the company's rapid growth and by 1946, it had a variety of appliances bearing royal names like Rex. The 1984 acquisition of the company by Electrolux helped the Swedish manufacturer establish a strong presence in Southern Europe and helped to strengthen its position in major appliances. The purchase brought massive compressor production to the Electrolux Group. Both companies were delighted with the acquisition and Zanussi remains a well-known brand for domestic appliances.

7. Zanussi ZBOX7700

A blacksmith's son from Pordenone in northeast Italy, Antonio Zanussi began his cooker business in 1916. His first model was called 'Rex' to commemorate the success of the new liner that was sailing from Gibraltar to New York.

Electrolux acquired the company in 1984 which helped them grow into a leading European manufacturer of major appliances. The Italian company's production facilities and research center complemented the Swedish company's experience in the production of domestic appliances.

In the kitchen, Zanussi Professional has continued to innovate with quirky designs and innovative technologies such as the 'Flower Flame burner' that is used for ovens, as well as a range of hobs that are energy efficient. Zanussi Professional also offers a cooling system called TwinTech that keeps food fresher for longer and makes organizing your weekly shopping more convenient than ever before. The brand's latest range of washing machines incorporates intelligent functions to make everyday tasks like boiling water quicker and more efficient.

8. Zanussi ZBOX7800

The story of Zanussi begins with Antonio Zanussi, a blacksmith's son from the small northeastern Italian village of Pordenone who began manufacturing home appliances in 1916. In 1946, Antonio Zanussi passed away and the company was taken over by his two sons Lino & Guido. Their expertise in manufacturing transformed the family business into manufacturing.

In the course of this time, Zanussi made many important acquisitions, including Becchi, Castor, and Zoppas Grandi Cucine, which helped the brand become one of Italy's leading manufacturers of household appliances. In 1984, Electrolux, an established Swedish company, bought the Zanussi brand. Electrolux was on its way to becoming Europe's leading manufacturer of major appliances. The purchase of Zanussi was a perfect fit, as it gave Electrolux Electrolux company access to southern Europe, while Zanussi's design capabilities hob and oven large-scale compressor manufacturing made Electrolux an advantage in Northern Europe.

9. Zanussi ZBOX7850

In 1916, Antonio Zanussi, the son of a blacksmith in Italy from Pordenone (northeast Italy), began making cookers in his small workshop. In 1933, he launched the REX brand to coincide with an iconic Italian liner which set a record for the transatlantic crossing. By the time of Antonio's death in 1946 the company had become an important exporter and producer of household appliances. The management was then transferred to his two sons, Lino and Guido. With a carefully planned policy of acquisition (of the Becchi, Castor, Zoppas Grandi Cucine and Triplex brands among other brands) and expansion of production across Europe the brand was the top brand in the Italian market and one of the most prominent producers in the European one. The acquisition by Electrolux in 1984 further reinforced their position and the company continues to produce in Southern and Northern Europe to this day.

10. Zanussi ZBOX7860

In 1916, Antonio Zanussi began producing cookers in Pordenone which is a small town in Northeastern Italy. At the time of his passing in 1946, management of the Zanussi company was passed to his sons Lino and Guido. Using their industrial abilities they developed an carefully designed business plan that helped to turn the company into a major manufacturing industry.

The acquisition of Zanussi by Electrolux in 1984 allowed the Swedish giant to become a major player on the European market for major appliances. It also brought large-scale compressor manufacturing, which was a valuable addition to the new Electrolux.