The AEG GA5CB50FAB is a 71 litre built-in electric single oven from the AEG 5000 SurroundCook range, finished in black and rated energy class A+. It suits home bakers in particular, since SteamBake adds moisture during a bake, and a Food Sensor probe takes the guesswork out of roasting.

Cooking

SurroundCook circulates heat through the cavity so a tray cooks evenly without being turned. SteamBake releases steam during baking, which helps bread and pastry rise and gives a better colour and crust. The Food Sensor goes into the food and tells you when it has reached the temperature you chose. The nine functions are true fan cooking, conventional cooking, moist fan baking, steam bake, turbo grilling, grill, pizza setting, bottom heat and frozen foods, with temperatures from 30°C to 300°C and a grill rated at 2300 W. Fan-controlled defrosting uses room-temperature air for delicate items such as cream cakes.

Controls and everyday use

Retractable knobs push in flush when you are not using them, beside an LED display with a clock, minute minder, cooking duration and delay start. Wi-Fi connects the oven to the AEG app, so you can check the time, temperature and progress of a dish from your phone. For cleaning, the rear wall has a porous catalytic coating that absorbs grease, and the rest of the grey enamel cavity wipes down with a damp cloth. The Isofront Plus door is triple glazed, a cooling fan protects the front, and there is a child lock. Two wire shelves, a dripping pan and a trivet are included, on easy-entry grid runners.

Size and installation

The oven is 59.4 cm high, 59.5 cm wide and 56.7 cm deep and weighs 31.5 kg. It fits a housing with a niche 590 mm high, 560 mm wide and 550 mm deep. It is a hardwired connection only on a 16 A fuse, with a total loading of 3250 W, so have it fitted by a qualified electrician.