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Beko BFC60VMX1 review

Beko BFC60VMX1

CHOICE Expert Rating

76%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Grill rack rolls out smoothly when using telescopic runners.
  • Reasonable warranty cover.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Cooktop doesn't have a large cooking zone.
  • Medium cooking zone may not accommodate large pots or pans.
  • Need to bend to view control to cooking zone positioning.
  • Gap between glass and oven door can trap condensation.
  • Only OK to remove shelf supports due to catalytic liners being attached to the shelf supports.
  • Function symbols are small.
  • Labelling may fade over time.
  • No grip on dials.
  • No separate 'on' indicator light.
  • Temperature control dial may not be accurate.

Type

Type
Electric
Cooktop
Ceramic
Width
60cm

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
76%
Oven performance
87%
Cooktop performance
84%
Oven ease of use
63%
Cooktop ease of use
70%
Grilling score
80%
Multiple shelf baking score
100%
Low temperature baking score
95%
Roasting score
80%
High temperature base cooking score
80%
Turn-down score
85%
Low temperature cooking score
95%
High temperature/wok cooking score
55%
Melting chocolate score
100%
Boil time
Not available
Catalytic liner coverage
Good (rear and side walls)
Ease of changing oven light
Globe is OK to replace.
Instructions
Fairly comprehensive instructions with some cooking guidelines and key diagrams.

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Warranty (years)
2 (but extendable to 5 years if registered within 90 days of purchase)
Country of origin
Turkey

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Number of cooking zones
4
Cooking zone size (cm, diameter)
Not available
Recommended pan size (cm)
Not tested
Cooking zone configuration
Simmer, medium, medium dual
Cooktop material
Ceramic
Claimed external dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
896 x 593 x 605
Measured internal oven dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
320 x 480 x 420
Measured internal oven volume (L)
65
Trivet type
N/A
Claimed element wattage (kW)
Simmer (2): 1.2, medium: 1.7, medium dual: 0.7 / 1.7
Claimed burner rating (MJ/hr)
N/A
Website
beko.com.au

Cost

Price
$1,999.00
Oven running costs over 10 years
$380.00

Features

Air fryer mode
Bottom element
Control type for the cooktop
Dials
Control type for the oven
Dials
Door can be removed
Drop-down grill element for cleaning
Dual cooking zone
Easy to view food on top shelf
Extendable cooking zone
Fingerprint resistant
Flexi zone
Glass can be removed
Grill safety guard
Meat probe
Number of oven baking trays
2
Number of oven shelves
2
Power boost
Preheat indicator
Not tested
Rapid heating
Rotisserie
Steam clean
Top and bottom element
Top element and full grill
Not specified
Viewing through door
Good
Internal light
Left corner rear wall
Clock
Timer
Cooktop residual heat indicator
Childproof lock
Yes (on oven and cooktop)
Self cleaning surfaces (catalytic liners)
Self-cleaning function (pyrolytic)
Smokeless grill tray
Telescopic runners
Storage drawer
Automatic programming
Flame failure protection
N/A
Fan forced
Fan assist
Fan grill
Grill only
Half grill
Defrost
Pizza mode
Turbo
Top element
Steam function

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