Siemens single ovens come in two series. IQ500 models pair a black door with stainless steel trim and use rotary dials alongside touch controls. iQ700 models are all black, with touch controls and, on several, a TFT display. Every oven here is electric, as the Siemens electric single ovens page also shows. Most have a 71-litre gross cavity and an A+ energy rating, so this is a good place to look if you want a full-size oven at eye level or under the counter.

Cleaning is one of the clearest differences. Hydrolytic cleaning uses water and gentle heat to loosen grime. Catalytic liners absorb grease during cooking. Pyrolytic models, including those with ActiveClean, heat the empty oven high enough to turn residue into ash that you simply wipe away. They usually cost more but save on scrubbing. Compare them in Siemens pyrolytic self-cleaning single ovens or Siemens pyrolytic self-cleaning ovens.

Some iQ700 ovens offer more ways to cook. One adds PulseSteam, which releases bursts of steam to help keep roasts moist and give bread a better crust. Full steam models can also steam vegetables and fish. Two models build in a microwave function for faster cooking, with a slightly smaller 67-litre cavity. Some come with a cooking probe that checks the core temperature of a joint, and many can be connected to the internet.

To narrow the choice, decide on a cleaning method first, then whether steam, microwave or a probe would suit how you cook. To see every built-in format, browse Siemens built-in ovens.