Ovens

DeLonghi DEF608GW review

DeLonghi DEF608GW

CHOICE Expert Rating

77%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good oven and cooktop cooking performance.
  • Slide out storage compartment for trays and accessories.
  • Very good layout of burners.
  • Wok trivet and small pot trivet is provided.
  • Cast iron trivets have a fairly smooth cast iron finish making them easier to clean.
  • Recessed shelf to accommodate taller dishes.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for oven and cooktop ease of use.
  • Only OK coverage of catalytic liners.
  • Touch controls may not respond well if fingers or glass are greasy.
  • No means of preventing the grill tray from being accidentally pulled out.
  • No bottom only, rapid heating, half grill or pizza mode.
  • There is restricted access to some burners when in use due to proximity to other burners.
  • Burner surround is aluminium, can stain easily making it harder to clean.
  • Unable to view controls in an upright position, need to bend or lower.
  • Condensation or spills can run between the door glass.
  • Controls can be easily accessed by children – the controls are positioned at the front, below the cooktop.

Type

Type
Dual fuel
Cooktop
Gas
Width
60cm

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
77%
Oven performance
86%
Cooktop performance
88%
Oven ease of use
66%
Cooktop ease of use
67%
Grilling score
70%
Multiple shelf baking score
90%
Low temperature baking score
85%
Roasting score
90%
High temperature base cooking score
95%
Turn-down score
80%
Low temperature cooking score
90%
High temperature/wok cooking score
80%
Melting chocolate score
Not tested
Boil time
Not available
Catalytic liner coverage
Not tested
Ease of changing oven light
OK to change the light globe
Instructions
Comprehensive instructions with recipe book and cooking guide.

Sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Number of cooking zones
4
Cooking zone size (cm, diameter)
Not tested
Recommended pan size (cm)
Not tested
Cooking zone configuration
1 x simmer, 2 x medium, 1 x triple ring
Cooktop material
Stainless steel
Claimed external dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
900-925 x 596 x 600
Measured internal oven dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
275 x 454 x 419
Measured internal oven volume (L)
52
Trivet type
Cast iron
Claimed element wattage (kW)
N/A
Claimed burner rating (MJ/hr)
Simmer – 3.6; Medium – 6.3; Triple ring -12.7
Website
delonghi.com/en-au

Cost

Price
$1,959.00
Oven running costs over 10 years
$493.00

Features

Air fryer mode
Bottom element
Not specified
Control type for the cooktop
Not tested
Control type for the oven
Not tested
Door can be removed
Drop-down grill element for cleaning
Dual cooking zone
Not specified
Easy to view food on top shelf
Extendable cooking zone
Not specified
Fingerprint resistant
Not specified
Flexi zone
Not specified
Glass can be removed
Grill safety guard
Meat probe
Not specified
Number of oven baking trays
Not specified
Number of oven shelves
Not specified
Power boost
Not specified
Preheat indicator
Not tested
Rapid heating
Not specified
Rotisserie
Not specified
Steam clean
Not specified
Top and bottom element
Not specified
Top element and full grill
Not specified
Viewing through door
Good
Internal light
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
Fan forced
Fan assist
Fan grill
Grill only
Half grill
Defrost
Pizza mode
Turbo
Not specified
Top element
Not specified
Steam function

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