Ovens

Smeg CS6GMXA review

Smeg CS6GMXA

CHOICE Expert Rating

73%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Cooktop trivets are stable with non-slip feet and divided into two pieces.
  • Very good positioning of burners – wok burner is at the front left and simmer is front right.
  • Wok and small trivets supplied.
  • The trivets have a fairly smooth cast iron surface which makes it a little easier to clean.
  • Trivets are divided into two, making them easier to clean in a domestic sink.
  • The oven shelves have stoppers to prevent the shelves from being accidentally pulled out.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK cooktop stability for a small pan or coffee pot if not using the trivet.
  • Burner is surrounded by an aluminium skirt, which can stain and be difficult to clean.
  • Cast iron trivets are heavy, bulky.
  • May be a little confusing as to which control is for which burner.
  • Labelling around control dials may fade over time.
  • Grill tray slides into shelf support and has a stopper but does not prevent the tray from being pulled out accidentally.
  • Grill rolls out roughly, but far enough to manipulate the food.
  • Back area of oven has some cracks and crevices – difficult to clean.
  • Gap between oven door and glass can trap condensation.
  • Oven control labelling may fade over time.
  • Manual temperature control dial may not be accurate.
  • May need to refer to the manual initially to set the timers/clock.
  • No grading on oven temperature dial.
  • No separate 'on' indicator light.
  • Oven door is heavy and may not stay in position.

Type

Type
Dual fuel
Cooktop
Gas
Width
60cm

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
73%
Oven performance
84%
Cooktop performance
88%
Oven ease of use
58%
Cooktop ease of use
63%
Grilling score
90%
Multiple shelf baking score
95%
Low temperature baking score
70%
Roasting score
90%
High temperature base cooking score
75%
Turn-down score
65%
Low temperature cooking score
95%
High temperature/wok cooking score
90%
Melting chocolate score
100%
Boil time
Not available
Catalytic liner coverage
N/A
Ease of changing oven light
Fiddly to remove and replace globes (need to remove shelf supports to access).
Instructions
Comprehensive cooking guidelines.

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
B
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Italy

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Number of cooking zones
4
Cooking zone size (cm, diameter)
Not available
Recommended pan size (cm)
Not tested
Cooking zone configuration
Simmer (front right), medium (right rear and left rear), wok (front left)
Cooktop material
Stainless steel
Claimed external dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
975 x 600 x 651
Measured internal oven dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
320 x 470 x 420
Measured internal oven volume (L)
63
Trivet type
Cast iron
Claimed element wattage (kW)
N/A
Claimed burner rating (MJ/hr)
Simmer – 3.9; Medium (2) – 6.3; Wok – 15
Website
smeg.com.au

Cost

Price
$3,590.00
Oven running costs over 10 years
$479.00

Features

Air fryer mode
Bottom element
Control type for the cooktop
Dials
Control type for the oven
Dials plus digital display with touch control for clock and timer
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
Yes (but grill element is exposed)
Meat probe
Number of oven baking trays
2
Number of oven shelves
1
Power boost
N/A
Preheat indicator
Not tested
Rapid heating
Rotisserie
Steam clean
Top and bottom element
Top element and full grill
Not specified
Viewing through door
OK
Internal light
Left side wall
Clock
Timer
Cooktop residual heat indicator
N/A
Childproof lock
Self cleaning surfaces (catalytic liners)
Self-cleaning function (pyrolytic)
Smokeless grill tray
Telescopic runners
Storage drawer
Automatic programming
Flame failure protection
Yes (gas cuts out or reignites)
Fan forced
Fan assist
Fan grill
Grill only
Half grill
Defrost
Pizza mode
Turbo
Top element
Steam function

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