ETNA OP316MZ

My croissants, cakes and pizzas come out crispy from the ETNA OP316MZ oven. This is partly due to the wide temperature range and the option to add steam. I also have almost no maintenance thanks to the pyrolysis function. This keeps this oven clean at all times. Easy to operate When switching on this 60 centimeter high oven, I notice that ETNA has paid attention to the operation. The two dials do not appear until I press them. I select the oven function with the left rotary knob. There are several icons around this dial. At first it is not entirely clear to me what these mean, but with the manual this was solved in no time. I use the right rotary knob to select the temperature. The temperature range is from 30 to 300 degrees Celsius. This gives me many different baking options. Heats up quickly When I open the oven door, I immediately notice how much space I have in this model. Thanks to the 5 rack levels, I have room for several dishes at the same time. In the bottom of the oven I see a round recess for water. By pouring some water on this, steam is released during baking. This gives my bake-off rolls a crispy crust. As soon as I press the start button, the oven immediately starts heating up. Within 5 minutes the oven has a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius. After an acoustic signal I know that I can use the oven. I place the bake-off rolls on the supplied oven rack. After the timer I actually taste the added value of the steam effect. Extra crispy pizzas For the next preparation I choose the pizza setting. This program uses an extra high temperature. This makes the preparation time of 10 minutes very short. This saves a lot of time and after baking my pizza comes out with a crispy crust. Thanks to the multiple rack heights, we don't have to wait for each other at home and we eat our pizza at the same time. slow cooking Another option of this ETNA oven is GentleBake. This program, for example, bakes meat at a low temperature. I first sear the piece of meat on all sides in a frying pan, and then put it in the preheated oven. Although it takes some time, I taste that the meat is clearly juicier and more tender than if I only prepare it in the pan. Easy maintenance After baking, I simply remove the baking tray and oven rack. I then choose the pyrolysis program. With this function, the oven raises the temperature to 460 degrees Celsius and burns all the dirt to ashes. Because of this I only have to sweep away this ashes to clean the oven. Handy, because that way I always bake in a clean oven.

I got to test this oven. TLDR; excellent oven for this price range. The baking result is fine, the finish could be better, but it does what it is supposed to do. Looks Pros: The oven generally looks neat and modern. The oven is completely black and therefore fits in many different kitchens, the inside is well lit so you have a good view of the food without having to open the oven. Handle and glass obviously do not get hot. Cons: The finish of the oven could have been better. For example, one of the 2 rotary knobs (the right one) is not completely centered, so that the 'gap' on one side of the knob is larger than the other. Doesn't take away from the function of the oven, but it would have been nicer if this button had been more neatly centered. The line on the right button does not exactly match the indicated temperature on the oven, for example if the line is at 220, the oven itself indicates 225. This also does not affect the operation because the oven indicates what temperature you are at when you turn the knob, but the finish is not very neat. Furthermore, the touchpad is very modern and beautiful, but also has a fingerprint magnet, so occasionally wipe it with a cloth. Oven operation: Pros: The oven works fine and is easy to set up. With the fast preheating program, the oven is up to temperature within a few minutes. The oven gives a handy signal as soon as it has reached the right temperature (also during regular settings). The Pizza mode is perfect for frozen pizzas that come out nice and crispy. Oven snacks also come out of the oven perfectly with the hot air options. I am very satisfied with the operation of the oven. Cons: Oven has a short cord attached to the back of the appliance, the plug is now close to the top of the oven whereas previous ovens of this brand had the plug close to the bottom, so I couldn't connect the oven directly as the plug was not could reach the power outlet. The oven is now connected with a grounded extension cord. Note: Do not use a power strip to connect an oven. Oven has no status that the oven is cooling. Sometimes this is not immediately clear when you stop or complete a program until the oven shows that the temperature is slowly dropping. The oven is not very quiet during baking and cooling is also a lot noisier than my previous oven. Cooling also takes quite a long time. All not deal breakers for me and not perceived as disturbing. Cleaning: The oven has a pyrolesis function to burn off any remaining fat, after which you can wipe the oven with a damp cloth to remove the ash. Conclusion: It's a great oven for this price range. It does what it should do, looks nice and modern in black and is fully equipped. The finish could be better on some points, but this may only be the case with my unit. In any case, it is not disturbing enough not to recommend the oven. In short, if you are looking for a built-in oven where functionality and ease of use are paramount without wanting to spend a fortune, then this Etna is a great option.

I was able to test this oven with a beautiful black design. The oven is very spacious inside and easy to clean. This way the over door can be removed and the glass can also be removed from the oven door. The pyrolysis works fine with "fresh" food scraps. Due to the very high temperature, only ash remains, which is easy to clean. The oven has two rotary knobs and a few touch buttons. The oven functions or baking programs can be selected with the left rotary knob. The right rotary knob is for setting the temperature. I find the knob very sensitive, so it took me a while to get to the right temperature. The touch buttons work fine, respond well when touched. I think a big plus is the fast heating time, within 5 minutes at 200 degrees. The disadvantage is the loud humming sound that the oven makes during heating, regardless of the program. Once up to temperature, the oven is silent. I find the sound the oven makes when the program is finished a bit too soft, even at the loudest setting. The Steam function with which you have to get a crispy crust with water is disappointing to me. I have tried different dishes (bread, lasagna and chicken) but unfortunately no crispy crust. So I'm going to try some dishes and see if I can find something in this so that I finally get that crispy crust. The baking result in general is otherwise just good.