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Electrolux EFEP956DSE review

Electrolux EFEP956DSE

CHOICE Expert Rating

83%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent cooktop.
  • Excellent for making scones.
  • Excellent for melting chocolate.
  • Excellent for meringues.
  • Excellent for pizza.
  • Excellent for rice.
  • Excellent for roasting chicken.
  • Excellent for stir-frying.
  • Excellent for white sauce.
  • Very good oven performance.
  • Cooktop has a small red indicator light above 'on' button when turned on.
  • Large cooking zone can accommodate a saucepan or pot up to 25cm.
  • Very good layout of cooking zones (flex zone on the left, one large zone in the centre, simmer front right).
  • Cooktop has a pause setting for wiping up spills.
  • Cooktop surface does not have an edge that traps dirt.
  • Obvious as to which control is for each cooking zone.
  • Grill tray has stoppers that prevent the shelf from being pulled out accidentally.
  • Separate grill shelf for the divided grill / baking trays and the grill racks – moves out smoothly.
  • Has telescopic runners.
  • Two half baking trays are fairly easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Pyrolytic telescopic runner and shelf supports.
  • Telescopic runners are pyrolytic and are easy to clean.
  • Adjustable digital pre-set temperature selection.
  • Audible beep when oven temperature is reached.
  • Function user guide for specific use of each function.
  • Oven shelves have stoppers that prevent the shelf from being pulled out accidentally.
  • Oven shelves move out smoothly – far enough to manipulate the food.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Touch controls on cooktop may not respond if covered with grease and grime.
  • Controls are close in proximity to some of the cooking zones.
  • No written labelling on cooktop controls – symbols only. May need to refer to manual initially.
  • Instructions refer to high and low setting for the grill function, however the temperature range is from 200-240°C.
  • Some functions not stated in the manual.
  • Air fryer baskets can stain and discolour and are difficult to clean.
  • Gap between glass and oven door can trap condensation.
  • Metal oven shelves have many crevices – difficult to remove baked on residue.
  • Oven needs to be cleaned after using the air fryer mode.
  • Oven shelves are difficult to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Telescopic runner can be fiddly to remove.
  • The two baking trays and rack need to be placed under the air fryer basket to catch oil and crumb spills.
  • Two rear wall fans can be difficult to access and clean.
  • Using the air fryer mode and accessories requires more cleaning of the oven.
  • Need to press start on digital display to commence cooking program.
  • Need to refer to the manual initially to find some settings.
  • Air fryer shelf / basket comes in three parts – two inner baskets in supporting frame/shelf. Care needed when pulling in and out with a load to prevent baskets from being pushed up and out of frame.
  • Oven door is heavy.

Type

Type
Electric
Cooktop
Induction
Width
90cm

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
83%
Oven performance
86%
Cooktop performance
99%
Oven ease of use
73%
Cooktop ease of use
73%
Grilling score
60%
Multiple shelf baking score
95%
Low temperature baking score
95%
Roasting score
90%
High temperature base cooking score
90%
Turn-down score
100%
Low temperature cooking score
95%
High temperature/wok cooking score
100%
Melting chocolate score
100%
Boil time
2 min 37 sec
Catalytic liner coverage
N/A
Ease of changing oven light
Globes are positioned in the roof of the oven in the rear corners. Can be difficult to remove and replace.
Instructions
Quick start guide provided only. Consumer has to go online and access full manual. The quick start guide is for 2 models and manual is for 3 models. Makes it very confusing. Some functions not stated in the manual. Instructions refer to High and Lo setting for the grill function, however the temperature range is from 200-240°C.

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Australia

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Number of cooking zones
5
Cooking zone size (cm, diameter)
13, 15.5, 24 Flex 22 x 45.5
Recommended pan size (cm)
Max only: 13, 15.5, 24, 22 x 45.5
Cooking zone configuration
Simmer – Right front Medium – Right rear Large – Centre Flex zone – left side
Cooktop material
Ceramic
Claimed external dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
926 x 895 x 600
Measured internal oven dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
335 x 785 x 430
Measured internal oven volume (L)
113
Trivet type
N/A
Claimed element wattage (kW)
Simmer 1.4 / 2.5 (boost) Medium 1.8 /2.8 (boost) Centre 3.6 / 5.2 (boost) Flex zone 2.3 /3.2 (boost)
Claimed burner rating (MJ/hr)
N/A
Website
electrolux.com.au

Cost

Price
$7,399.00
Oven running costs over 10 years
$824.00

Features

Air fryer mode
Bottom element
Control type for the cooktop
Touch controls
Control type for the oven
Touch controls with a digital display
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
No (but element is slightly recessed in roof)
Meat probe
Number of oven baking trays
2
Number of oven shelves
2
Power boost
Preheat indicator
Digital display shows current oven temperature as well as a grading bar. Display shows 'Fast heating up'. Set temperature is shown on digital display once it has been reached as well as an audible beep.
Rapid heating
Rotisserie
Steam clean
Top and bottom element
Top element and full grill
Viewing through door
Very good
Internal light
Two oven lights positioned in the roof, back left and right corners
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
Yes (left grill)
Defrost
Pizza mode
Turbo
Top element
Steam function

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