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Smeg releases 14 new ovens to celebrate 30 years of design

To celebrate 30 years of their best-selling Classic stainless steel oven (designed by renowned Italian architect Guido Canali), Smeg have launched a brand new collection of 14 Classic models.

The very first stainless steel oven to be introduced to the Australian market – at a time when white was the only choice in built-in ovens – Smeg’s original Classic S10X model is on permanent exhibition in the Museum of Modern Art, New York.The new Classic collection will include 60cm, 70cm and 90cm ovens, plus compact and double models and the truly innovative Speed Oven. And while the beautifully timeless design remains – clean, simple aesthetics with the iconic Classic knob – the new collection is rich with innovative features and functions.

High-tech features include Thermoseal technology, to maintain the perfect atmospheric balance for optimum cooking conditions; eclipse high visibility glass doors, which switch from black opaque glass to transparent when in use; Smart Sense Plus with 50 automatic cooking programmes; integrated cleaning systems; interchangeable racking that will fit any of the Classic appliances; and soft close doors.

The development of a true Speed Oven is another milestone in the Classic collection. This oven combines circulating microwave power with traditional convection functions to dramatically reduce cooking times – for example, just 30 minutes to cook a whole chicken to golden perfection – while retaining excellent texture, succulence and flavour.

With 14 brand new ovens on offer, there’s something for everyone (and I’d be here all day if I gave you a thorough overview of all!) so make sure you visit Smeg for more information.

Smeg’s 70cm oven: good things come in small packages

With the same capacity as a 90cm oven (90 litres), but taking up 20cm less cabinetry space, Smeg’s latest 70cm SAP3700X is a timeless design in stainless steel that doesn’t compromise on function or space.

Designed by leading Italian architect Guido Canali, the 70cm configuration has a range of stand out innovations including: Thin Film Transistor display with ultra clear graphics, S-Logic interface that provides intuitive, simple control of multiple functions and Smart Sense self-guiding cooking programmes with 50 preset recipes.

The SAP3700X has 10 cooking functions that include: static bake, grill plus fan forced, supercook and fan grill as well as two pyrolytic cleaning functions – eco energy-saving and regular. Key features and benefits also include: A+ European energy rating (20 per cent higher than the highest rating), thermoseal oven technology for accurate, even temperatures in a perfectly controlled cooking environment, cool touch door, an EverClean easy clean enamel interior, fast pre-heating to reduce energy consumption and a fingerprint-resistant stainless steel exterior.

The timeless design of the SAP3700X can be design-matched with cooktops, compact ovens and microwaves, rangehoods and dishwashers – all from the extensive collection of Smeg Italian designed and manufactured appliances. The Smeg SAP3700X, retails for $4690 and is available nationally from electrical retailers, appliance specialists and some department stores. For more details visit their website.