The freestanding cooker is an easy and conventional choice, as it combines an oven and hobs in one appliance. It is ideal both for classic and country homes, as well as for new houses, without built-in installation restrictions. It offers convenience, variety, and functionality.

➡ And before we see what you should pay attention to, don’t forget that with purchase through Skroutz you get: 

• Free delivery to your floor (yes, even to the 5th floor).
• Free returns in case you change your mind.
• 2-year warranty for every eventuality (repair, replacement, or refund) so you can have peace of mind. 
• After-sales support for anything you may need after your purchase.

In short, you buy without stress.

Below you will find a detailed guide that will help you choose the right cooker for your needs.

Why choose a freestanding kitchen?

✔Autonomy & easy installation: No need for built-in or special construction, just connect it and it's ready to use.

✔More economical solution: Compared to buying a separate built-in oven, hobs, and kitchen furniture, a freestanding kitchen is often more economical overall.

✔Ease of transport: If you move often or want to take the appliance with you in the future, the freestanding kitchen is easier to transport as a standalone unit.

✔All in one: Combines hobs and oven in a single unit, without needing to buy separate appliances. Saves space and simplifies the kitchen.

✔Availability & variety: There are many models and designs on the market, from basic to premium, for every need and budget: ceramic, induction, or gas, with a simple or multifunctional oven.

✔Flexibility in replacement: If it breaks down or becomes outdated, you can replace it much more easily without having to dismantle kitchen furniture or adjust installations.

✔Ideal choice for students, vacation homes, small residences or people who do not want to commit to built-in equipment.

If you’ve decided that you want to buy a freestanding cooker, let’s see what you need to pay attention to!

1. Dimensions & capacity

• For small spaces or studio apartments, choose a 50 cm wide cooker. It is the ideal size and can meet the needs of a student and people who do not cook very often, while it is also perfectly suited for holiday homes and non-permanent residences.
• The appliances with the most common size, suitable for most kitchens, are 60 cm wide cookers. They offer the ideal capacity for an average household, such as a family of four.
• Meanwhile, 70 cm wide cookers and above are large, professional-type cookers with more burners and a larger-capacity oven. Ideal for very large families or those who cook a lot and often.

Before buying, measure the available space accurately and make your choice based on your needs:

2. Types of hobs

• If you're looking for economy and ease of cleaning, then cookers with ceramic hobs are the ideal choice for you. They heat up through resistors and deliver perfect results.
• If, on the other hand, fast heating and high energy efficiency are what matter to you, then look for cookers with induction hobs. They require special cookware and add an elegant, minimal aesthetic to your space.
• Cookers with gas hobs, on the other hand, are ideal for traditional cooking with precise temperature control.

3. Oven types

• Cookers with an electric oven are the most common. These are appliances with a multifunction oven, with many different baking options (top-bottom, fan, grill, pizza, etc.), while offering even baking on all levels and easy installation. Ideal for every household and especially for users who want convenience, variety in cooking, and consistent baking.
• Cookers with a liquefied gas cylinder are a rarer choice nowadays, but remain useful in areas without a natural gas network or direct access to electricity, such as holiday homes, mountain homes, or remote houses. They offer lower operating cost, since liquefied gas is usually cheaper than electricity, direct and powerful heating, and are ideal for traditional cooking and baking. 
• Finally, cookers with a natural gas oven are connected to the central network where infrastructure exists. They are a very economical solution, since natural gas is one of the cheapest forms of energy, offer stable temperature and immediate response, while compared to liquefied gas cookers they leave a smaller environmental footprint.

SkroutzTip: For cookers with gas hobs and/or ovens, always use the appliance with care, perform regular safety checks, and choose certified technicians for their maintenance, installation, and removal.

4. Technologies & functions

⏱️ Do you want to set when cooking should start or stop? Look for an oven with a timer! It is ideal for situations where you want the food ready when you get home or to make sure it doesn’t get forgotten and overcooked. Many ovens also feature an audible alert at the end of the program. 

⚡ Are you looking for an oven that can suggest the right program for each type of food on its own? Choose an oven with automatic cooking programs! You simply select what you are cooking and the oven automatically adjusts temperature, time, and cooking method. It is recommended for those who have little baking experience or want convenience in their everyday life.

♻️ Ovens with a self-cleaning system are the ideal solution both for you who cook often and don’t have time for cleaning, and for you who hate getting into this process but are an clean freak. So the question is: Catalytic, hydrolytic, or pyrolytic?

• In ovens with pyrolytic cleaning, the oven heats up to 400–500°C and burns everything, turning it into ash. It is the most effective and thorough, but it increases electricity consumption and requires good insulation.
• Ovens with catalytic cleaning have walls that absorb and burn grease when the oven reaches high temperatures (200–250°C). However, they may need to be replaced after some years of use.
• On the other hand, ovens with hydrolytic cleaning use the power of steam and, at a low temperature of 50–100°C, remove grease. However, they also require manual intervention with a cloth for the final removal of the grease. 

✅ Do you want even baking every time? The hot air function with fan helps distribute heat evenly throughout the oven. This way, you can bake on multiple levels at the same time without worrying about uneven cooking. Ovens with this function are ideal for foods that require precision, such as desserts or lasagna. 

❄️ Finally, if there are small children in the house, choose an oven with a cool door, as it offers greater safety. The door has multiple glass panes and special technology so that it stays cool on the outside, even when the oven is operating at high temperatures, significantly reducing the risk of burns.

5. Energy class & consumption

• Prefer cookers with ovens in category A+ and above for energy savings. 
• Check the consumption in kWh per baking cycle, especially if you use the oven frequently.
• Learn how to read the oven energy label correctly and make the right decision!

Do you have a specific budget or are you interested in high-tech models? We have the solution for you! 

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In summary, choosing a freestanding cooker is not just a matter of cost or appearance, but it should also suit the way you cook, the available space, and your electricity bill! A balanced combination of functionality, quality, and energy efficiency is the key to a purchase that will serve you daily for years.

Don't forget! By considering the above individual characteristics and combining those that suit your needs, you can arrive at the ideal choice for you. Before deciding, you can also take a look at other users' reviews to see their opinions and experiences, which can help you reach a final decision much more easily.

You can also take a look at the guide with the top choices for freestanding kitchens, where you will find the best ones based on user feedback.