Ovens

Omega OFOIC909B review

Omega OFOIC909B

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent for making scones.
  • Excellent for melting chocolate.
  • Excellent for rice.
  • Excellent for white sauce.
  • Very good cooktop.
  • Very good for meringues.
  • Very good for roasting chicken.
  • Accurate digital display of cooking zone setting shown front and centre of the cooktop.
  • Separate on/off control – cooking zone settings light up when turned on.
  • Very good layout of cooking zones (simmer at the front, large in centre and flexi left side).
  • Cooktop has digital number settings selected using grading bar.
  • The universal shelf/rack has stoppers that prevent the shelf from being pulled out accidentally.
  • No gap between oven door and glass to trap condensation and spills.
  • Audible beep when oven temperature reached.
  • Oven functions are large symbols shown on digital display and have adjustable pre-set temperatures.
  • Oven shelves have stoppers that prevent the shelves from being accidentally pulled out completely.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Cooktop edge has a groove that can trap dirt.
  • Stainless steel frame around cooktop may require extra cleaning and attention due to smudges and fingerprints.
  • Touch controls may not respond if covered with grease and grime.
  • Labelling on controls relating to each cooking zone can be confusing.
  • No written labelling of cooktop controls, only symbols – need to refer to the manual initially.
  • Small touch controls on cooktop.
  • Baking tray slides into the bottom of the universal shelf/rack to catch drips and crumbs – this can be awkward and fiddley to do.
  • Removing the universal shelf with the baking tray attached is awkward and heavy.
  • The universal shelf/rack may not accommodate small items.
  • Universal shelf/rack used as a grill rack.
  • No telescopic runners.
  • Baking tray and shelves are difficult to clean in a domestic sink.
  • No oven cleaning function.
  • Shelf supports are OK to remove and clean – some strength required.
  • Two rear wall fans can be difficult to access and clean.
  • Oven controls are difficult to comprehend.
  • Need to refer to the manual initially to set the timers/clock.
  • No obvious on/off control on oven.
  • No written labelling on control panel – need to refer to the manual.
  • Oven door is heavy.
  • Roasting/baking tray does not slide into the shelf supports, sits on the shelf.

Type

Type
Electric
Cooktop
Induction
Width
90cm

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Oven performance
78%
Cooktop performance
88%
Oven ease of use
54%
Cooktop ease of use
67%
Grilling score
60%
Multiple shelf baking score
93%
Low temperature baking score
85%
Roasting score
80%
High temperature base cooking score
70%
Turn-down score
90%
Low temperature cooking score
95%
High temperature/wok cooking score
65%
Melting chocolate score
100%
Boil time
3 min 28 sec
Catalytic liner coverage
N/A
Ease of changing oven light
Two globes on rear wall are reasonably easy to remove and replace;
Instructions
Fairly comprehensive manual.

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
B
Warranty (years)
3
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Number of cooking zones
4
Cooking zone size (cm, diameter)
15, 28, 20×23, 20×23 Flex zone 40×23
Recommended pan size (cm)
Max only: 15, 28, 23×23, 20×23, 40.23 Unable to accommodate 15cm on the large cooking zone
Cooking zone configuration
Simmer – Right front Medium – Left front and left rear Large – Centre
Cooktop material
Ceramic
Claimed external dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
859-919 x 895 x 595
Measured internal oven dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
270 x 745 x 425
Measured internal oven volume (L)
85
Trivet type
N/A
Claimed element wattage (kW)
Simmer 1.4 / 2.0 (boost) Medium (2) 1.8 / 3.0 (boost) Large 3.0 / 4.0 (boost) Flex Zone 3.0 / 4.0 (boost)
Claimed burner rating (MJ/hr)
N/A
Website
omegaappliances.com.au

Cost

Price
$2,799.00
Oven running costs over 10 years
$761.00

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
N/A
Flexi zone
Glass can be removed
Grill safety guard
Meat probe
Number of oven baking trays
1
Number of oven shelves
2
Power boost
Preheat indicator
Digital display shows set temperature and flashes during preheat. Once set temperature has been reached, the temperature stops flashing. Audible beep when temperature reached.
Rapid heating
Rotisserie
Steam clean
Top and bottom element
Top element and full grill
Viewing through door
Good (but smaller viewing window due to border around glass door)
Internal light
Two oven lights positioned on the back wall, top 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
Defrost
Pizza mode
Turbo
Top element
Steam function

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