The Best Ovens and Hobs

The top ovens, hobs and cooktops can help you save time and energy in the kitchen. They're designed to help you cook more delicious meals including perfect roasties, fluffy cakes and fast pasta dishes.

It is also advisable to look for models that have smart capabilities. They allow you to control the appliance through an app on your smartphone. This will cut down on cooking time and make them easier to clean.

1. Zanussi ZBOX7100

Zanussi ZWSO7100V has an energy-efficiency A+ rating, meaning you can cook at a lower cost and save money. The low-noise air filtration system also helps to remove grease particles, bad odours and keeps your kitchen fresh.

In 1916, Antonio Zanussi from a village located in northeast Italy established a workshop. He manufactured gas cookers under the name Rex named after the ocean-going Italian liner that conquered the famous Blue Riband on the transatlantic crossing.

After Antonio's demise in 1946, the company's management was passed on to his sons Lino & Guido. They used their industrial abilities to develop a carefully planned strategy that transformed the company into a major manufacturer. The acquisition of the company by Electrolux in 1984 helped to consolidate the European position of the world's leading Swedish manufacturer.

2. Zanussi ZBOX7200

The Zanussi brand was founded in 1916 when Antonio Zanussi opened a small workshop in Pordenone, Northeastern Italy. In 1946 Antonio died, and the management of the company was passed to his sons Lino and Guido. Their industrial ability and business savvy led them to carefully design a strategy that saw their business expand quickly into a massive manufacturing industry.

Zanussi has a range of innovative technologies and quirky designs to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. Ovens have been updated with features such as Food Safe Control and Flower Flame burner technology and the brand's range of hobs are even more easy to use with the addition of Easy CookingPRO. Cooling appliances have been upgraded to TwinTech and XL storage as well as Quick Chill functions that make the weekly shop and food preparation less of a hassle.

3. Zanussi ZBOX7300

The products of the brand were refreshed in new designs with exciting features, including induction technology that allows boiling water and cooking homemade sauces a simple, effective and manageable task. Zanussi Professional fridge freezers also developed a new 'TwinTech' dual cooling system that keeps food fresher for longer and makes storing the weekly shopping list simpler.

In 1946, Antonio Zanussi passed away and the management of his family business was handed over to his two sons Lino and Guido. They had a shrewd approach to business expansion. This included buying other brands, such as Zoppas Grandi Cucine and the Becchi, Castor, and Triplex appliances.

Zanussi was acquired by Electrolux in 1984. Today, the Swedish giant and the Italian manufacturer share their knowledge and provide innovative kitchen appliances to simplify cooking clean, clean, and entertain. Zanussi's Italian designers bring color, style, and humor to their appliances, which are a far cry away from their box-shaped, white and sterile predecessors.

4. Zanussi ZBOX7400

Antonio Zanussi opened a small cooker manufacturing company in 1916. He was the son of a blacksmith from Pordenone in northern Italy. By the time he died in 1946, he had created a massive brand and was selling appliances under the name royal Rex. He also invested in research and development. He set up a factory in Porcia and established an Study Centre for the creation of well-designed, modern goods.

The company was sold to Electrolux in 1984, and helped the Swedish company become a leading European producer of major appliances, as well as expanding its reach to Southern Europe. Zanussi also brought a strong design team that incorporated color and charm into its designs. This was a stark contrast to the box-shaped white appliances that dominated at the time.

5. Zanussi ZBOX7500

Zanussi has been providing kitchen appliances for more than 100 years. Zanussi has gained consumer trust by providing products of exceptional quality and ingenuity across a broad range of categories. They design products that remain ahead of the pack because they blend engineering and design. Their commercial kitchen equipment includes deep fryers, cooktops, oven ranges chargrills, combi ovens and blast chillers.

After the death of Antonio Zanussi in 1946, management was handed over to his two sons, Lino and Guido. The brothers continued the plan of buying major brands such as Becchi, Castor and Zoppas Grandi Cucine and investing in an Study Centre to research and create new appliances. Their efforts helped them become the top Italian manufacturer of household appliances. Their acquisition by Electrolux allowed Electrolux the Swedish company to increase its market share in Southern and Northern Europe.

6. Zanussi ZBOX7600

Antonio Zanussi, a blacksmith from Pordenone in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy and set up his first cooker factory in 1916. His sons Lino and Guido's expertise in the field helped the company expand quickly. In 1946, the company had a catalogue with the sound of royalty, such as Rex. The Electrolux acquisition of the company in 1984 helped the Swedish manufacturer establish a strong presence in Southern Europe, and strengthened its position in major appliances. The acquisition also brought compressor manufacturing on a large scale to the Electrolux group. Both companies were happy with the acquisition and Zanussi continues to be a popular brand for domestic appliances.

7. Zanussi ZBOX7700

Antonio Zanussi, a blacksmith's child from Pordenone in northeast Italy began his business in 1916 by making cookers. His first model was called 'Rex' to commemorate the success of a new liner which had sailed from Gibraltar to New York.

Electrolux purchased the company in 1984 and the company grew into a leading European manufacturer of major appliances. The Italian company's production facilities as well as research center complemented the Swedish firm's expertise in the production of domestic appliances.

Zanussi Professional continues to innovate in the kitchen with its quirky designs and energy-efficient hobs. Zanussi Professional also offers a cooling system, 'TwinTech' which keeps food fresher for longer and makes organising the weekly shop simpler than ever. The latest washing machines made by the brand include intelligent features that make daily tasks like boiling water quicker and more efficient.

8. Zanussi ZBOX7800

The story of Zanussi began with Antonio Zanussi, a blacksmith's son from the small northeastern Italian village of Pordenone who began manufacturing home appliances in 1916. In 1946, Antonio Zanussi passed away and the company was purchased by his two sons Lino and Guido. Their industrial expertise transformed the family business into a manufacturing industry.

Zanussi acquired several important brands during this period, including Becchi Castor and Zoppas Grandi Cucine. This made the company one of Italy’s leading producers of major home appliances. In 1984, Electrolux, an established Swedish company, bought the Zanussi brand. Electrolux was on its way to becoming Europe's most renowned manufacturer of major appliances. The purchase of Zanussi made sense for Electrolux because it allowed them to access southern Europe while Zanussi’s design capabilities and the large scale compressor manufacturing provided Electrolux a competitive edge in northern Europe.

9. Zanussi ZBOX7850

In 1916, Antonio Zanussi, the son of an Italian blacksmith from Pordenone (northeast Italy), began making cookers in his small workshop. In 1933 he introduced the REX trademark to coincide with the launch of the infamous Italian liner that set a record for the fastest transatlantic crossing. When Antonio passed away in 1946 his business had grown to become a major producer and exporter household appliances. His two sons, Lino e Guido, took over the management. The company was able to become the market leader in Italy and one of Europe's top manufacturers thanks to a carefully planned policy of purchasing (including the Becchi and Castor brands along with the Zoppas Grandi Cucine, Triplex and other brands). The purchase by Electrolux in 1984 further strengthened their position and the company continues to produce in Southern and Northern Europe to this day.

10. Zanussi ZBOX7860

The story of Zanussi began in 1916, when Antonio Zanussi, a blacksmith from the small town of Pordenone in Northeastern Italy, began to produce cookers. When he passed away in 1946, the Zanussi company was a success. passing in 1946, management of the Zanussi business was passed to his sons Lino and Guido. Using their industrial abilities they devised an carefully designed business plan which helped turn the company into a major manufacturing company.

The acquisition of Zanussi in 1984 by Electrolux helped the Swedish giant to become a major player in the here European market for large appliances. It also brought massive compressor production which was a great supplement to the new Electrolux.