AEG electric single ovens run from simple fan ovens with rotary dials to connected models with steam, a food probe and pyrolytic self-cleaning. All are built-in. Most offer 71 or 72 litres gross capacity, and a few slightly smaller 65-litre ovens are also available. Finishes include stainless steel, black, gloss black and matt black with steel trims, so you can match your other appliances. You'll find the same ovens listed under AEG single ovens.

How the oven cleans is one of the clearest differences. Entry models have catalytic liners, which soak up grease splashes during normal cooking. Aqua Clean models use water and heat to soften dirt so you can wipe it away. Pyrolytic ovens heat to a very high temperature and turn food residue to ash. They tend to cost more but take away most of the scrubbing. Most models have a drop-down door, but left- and right-hinged side-opening versions are also available. These are handy at eye level, because you can reach in without leaning over an open door. Some models add AirFry, which uses fast-moving hot air to crisp chips and vegetables with little oil.

Higher up the range, steam comes in. SteamBake models add a burst of steam while baking, which helps bread rise and gives it a golden crust. SteamCrisp models combine steam with heat, so roasts crisp on the outside and stay juicy inside. SenseCook models and the steam ovens include a cooking probe that tracks the core temperature of a joint or fish, so you cook to how done the food is rather than by the clock. Many of these ovens can connect to an app, and one is a Pizza Expert model. Energy ratings range from A to A++, and the A++ models are among the SenseCook and SteamCrisp ovens.

To narrow things down, start with cleaning: catalytic liners keep the cost down, Aqua Clean is a middle ground, and pyrolytic suits anyone who would rather not scrub. Then think about how you cook. Keen bakers will get the most from SteamBake, regular roasters from SteamCrisp or a SenseCook probe, and anyone who wants crisp results with little oil from AirFry. If you're planning a whole kitchen, browse the full range of AEG products.