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DeLonghi DEF905GW review

DeLonghi DEF905GW

CHOICE Expert Rating

73%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Very good cooktop cooking performance.
  • Oven floor can be removed for easier cleaning.
  • Storage compartment for trays and accessories.
  • One shelf is recessed for higher dishes.
  • Separate grill and tray supplied.
  • Very good layout of burners.
  • Wok and small pot trivet is provided.
  • Cast iron trivets have a fairly smooth cast iron finish making them easier to clean.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for oven ease of use.
  • Borderline for ease of cleaning oven.
  • Only OK for oven controls.
  • No bottom only element, rapid heating, fan forced, half grill, pizza mode and warm 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.
  • No flame failure device.
  • Labelling is bonded and may scratch off or fade after prolonged cleaning.

Type

Type
Dual fuel
Cooktop
Gas
Width
90cm

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
73%
Oven performance
77%
Cooktop performance
85%
Oven ease of use
59%
Cooktop ease of use
70%
Grilling score
70%
Multiple shelf baking score
78%
Low temperature baking score
60%
Roasting score
90%
High temperature base cooking score
85%
Turn-down score
65%
Low temperature cooking score
90%
High temperature/wok cooking score
85%
Melting chocolate score
Not tested
Boil time
Not available
Catalytic liner coverage
Not tested
Ease of changing oven light
Can be fiddly to remove and replace the globe as you need to remove the protective glass cover
Instructions
Comprehensive instructions with recipe booklet.

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Warranty (years)
Not specified
Country of origin
Italy

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Number of cooking zones
5
Cooking zone size (cm, diameter)
Not tested
Recommended pan size (cm)
Not tested
Cooking zone configuration
1 x simmer, 2 x medium, 1 x large, 1 x wok
Cooktop material
Stainless steel
Claimed external dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
900-925 x 900 x 600
Measured internal oven dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
292 x 777 x 428
Measured internal oven volume (L)
97
Trivet type
Cast iron
Claimed element wattage (kW)
N/A
Claimed burner rating (MJ/hr)
Auxiliary – 3.6; Semi-rapid – 6.3; Rapid – 10.3; Wok – 12.7
Website
delonghi.com/en-au

Cost

Price
$2,299.00
Oven running costs over 10 years
$883.00

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
OK
Internal light
Clock
Timer
Cooktop residual heat indicator
N/A
Childproof lock
Not specified
Self cleaning surfaces (catalytic liners)
Self-cleaning function (pyrolytic)
Not specified
Smokeless grill tray
Telescopic runners
Storage drawer
Automatic programming
Not specified
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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