How to Choose an Electric Oven: Size, Convection, Rotisserie and Steam
A countertop electric oven bakes, roasts and grills without needing a built-in kitchen oven or a gas cylinder. It is perfect for cakes, pizza, roast chicken, kubba and trays of vegetables. But ovens come in very different sizes and with different functions. This guide helps you choose the right one for your family and the food you love.
1. Choose the size by your family and your trays
Oven capacity is measured in litres. A bigger oven fits larger trays and a whole chicken, but takes more space on the counter.
- Around 40–45L: good for small and medium families and everyday baking.
- Around 66L: room for big family trays and roasting a whole chicken.
- 85L: for big families, gatherings and cooking large amounts at once.
2. Convection: even cooking on every shelf
A convection fan moves hot air around the oven, so food cooks more evenly and browns nicely on all sides. It is especially useful when baking cakes and pastries or when you cook on two trays at the same time.
3. Rotisserie: roast chicken at home
A rotisserie turns a whole chicken slowly in front of the heating elements, so it cooks evenly and gets a golden, crispy skin. If your family loves roast chicken, this is a feature worth having.
4. Steam oven: more functions, moister food
A steam oven adds steam to the cooking, which keeps food moist and soft, and is great for vegetables, fish and bread. Some steam ovens also fry with rapid hot air, grill and bake, so one appliance can replace several.
5. Other features worth looking for
- Double glass door: keeps more heat inside the oven.
- Internal light: check the food without opening the door.
- Timer: the oven tells you when the food is ready.
- Enamel interior: easier to wipe clean.
Quick comparison
| Model | Capacity | Power | Best for | Key features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOV9380 steam oven | 40L | 2100W | Healthy cooking, many functions | 5-in-1 with steam, 36 recipes, touchscreen, rotisserie |
| OV9450 | 45L | 2000W | Small and medium families | Convection, 6 heating elements, rotisserie |
| OV9660 | 66L | 2200W | Big family meals | Convection fan, 6 heating elements, rotisserie |
| OV9850 | 85L | 2500W | Big families and gatherings | Convection, 6 heating elements, rotisserie |
Which MODEX oven fits you?
- Everyday family cooking: the MODEX OV9450 has a 45L cavity, 2000W, convection, 6 heating elements, a rotisserie, a double glass door, an internal light and 2 trays.
- Bigger trays: the OV9660 gives 66L and 2200W with a convection fan, 6 heating elements, a rotisserie and 2 baking plates.
- The largest capacity: the OV9850 offers 85L and 2500W with convection, a rotisserie, a double glass door and 2 baking plates, for big family meals.
- Steam and more: the SOV9380 steam oven is a 40L, 2100W 5-in-1 oven that fries, roasts, bakes, grills and steams, with a 30–230°C range, 36 recipes, a digital touchscreen, a water pump with 2 steam outlets and a chicken rotisserie.
See all models in our electric ovens collection.
Frequently asked questions
What size oven do I need?
For a small or medium family, 40–45L is enough for daily baking. For a big family or large trays, choose 66L or 85L.
What does convection do?
A fan moves hot air around the food, so it cooks and browns more evenly, especially when baking on two trays.
Can I roast a whole chicken?
Yes. All four MODEX ovens in this guide include a rotisserie for roasting a whole chicken.
Why choose a steam oven?
Steam keeps food moist and soft, and the SOV9380 also fries, roasts, bakes and grills, so it can do the work of several appliances.
Every MODEX electric oven comes with a 3-year warranty. Order online and pay on delivery. We deliver to all Iraqi provinces for a delivery fee of 5,000 IQD.
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