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Cooking Buying Guide

From everyday eats to dinner party feasts, this cooking buying guide makes it simple to buy the kit needed for a functional culinary space. Dining in has become the new going out, with more households wanting to make restaurant-style dishes at home. To achieve a pro setup, we have gathered know-how on the different models available, fitting types, and features to look out for, so mealtimes are made easy for any lifestyle. Planning considerations, such as location, are also covered to ensure families can craft an ergonomic layout that allows everyone to gather for delicious dinners every day.

Freestanding

With the whole unit on show, freestanding devices have a traditional look and are excellent for creating a focal point in a layout. As there is no need for a cupboard, this style is also easy to access for repairs.
Integrated

Create a streamlined effect with built-in models, which slot neatly into cabinetry. This makes them a good option for reducing visual clutter to keep schemes of any size feeling spacious and inviting.

Pyrolytic cleaning

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Pyrolytic cleaning

Pyrolytic technology heats a cavity to a high temperature to burn food residue and grease to ash. This is then wiped clean with a damp cloth, making light work of household chores – great for busy homes on the go.

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Integrated extraction

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Integrated extraction

Stoves with built-in vents ensure any vapour from pans is quickly removed and come with a choice of power levels to meet the demands of different dishes. This solution saves space while maintaining a streamlined look, as there is no need to find a spot on the wall or ceiling for an extraction unit.

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Steam cooking

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Steam cooking

By injecting moisture into the cavity, steam assist functionality locks in vitamins, uses less fat, and ensures juicy results with every dish. It also encourages healthier cooking, making it a good option for homeowners wanting to prioritise their wellbeing.

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Split cavity

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Split cavity

Split-cavity models feature two fans and a moveable divider plate, creating individual heating zones. This means multiple courses, such as starters and desserts, can be cooked simultaneously, without any odour or flavour transfer.

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Bridging zones

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Bridging zones

Bridging technology allows individual heat zones to be joined together to accommodate larger pans. This functionality means bigger crockery can be used, so catering for a crowd or batch-cooking is made simpler.
Cook&Connect

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Cook&Connect

Available on a selection of Lamona stove and extractor models, Cook&Connect activates wirelessly to remove food aromas from a culinary space. This hands-free feature makes it easy to keep the room fresh - great for open-plan layouts.

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Size or capacity

When choosing cooking equipment, it is important to consider the layout, room size, and lifestyle needs of a household to determine size and capacity.

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Size or capacity

Consider the number of mouths to feed and available floor space when picking equipment. Models wider than 60cm or those with a capacity of more than 100-litres suit bigger homes and families. For those living solo or in compact layouts, units smaller than 46cm and with a capacity lower than 45 litres work best.
Energy rating

Invest in equipment that is designed with efficiency in mind to cut down energy usage and household bills – better for the planet and the pocket.

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Energy rating

Cooking equipment with a better energy rating means a model is more efficient and will help reduce utility bills. Eco-conscious homeowners can also switch to an induction stove or fan cooking, which use less electricity, saving both power and money.

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Location

Make mealtimes simpler by placing devices in one area, like a tower unit, to create an ergonomic cooking zone where everything is close at hand.

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Location

To improve the flow of a room, place cooking, cleaning, and food storage zones in a triangle to create a layout that is easy to use. Different cupboard configurations and sizes, like towers or midi units, are also available to improve accessibility.

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Packages

Create a cohesive look with ease by choosing a culinary package, which contains everything needed for cooking at home, in a matching style.

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Packages

An all-in-one bundle of cooking devices is a good option when replacing or upgrading several areas at once. It is also an affordable alternative to individual purchases - great for those on a budget. As these products are designed to be installed together, packages can save time during a refurbishment. Meanwhile, the matching brands and styles included make it easy to create a consistent look.

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