Whirlpool AKZM 6550/IXL

After having a brand new kitchen installed I required a new intergrated oven, I was lucky enough to be chosen to review this oven by whirlpool. Initially I was a little bit sceptical about it not having to be pre heated and didn't quite trust it if I...

Too many features, a little bit overally complicated Not very quiet

Sleek looks, very quiet

Door a bit clanky when opened

Sleek handleless design Heats up quickly Nice LCD display Large capacity Lots of programmes Easy to install Comes with 2 wire racks and a tray

Can be tricky to control as you have to use the right hand knob to make selections on the screen. Fast Heat doesn't seem intuitive. You have to select the fast heat program and then choose the oven program you want once its heated. Manual isn't very...

Push in controlbuttons are a great idea,leaves a smooth front when not in use. Stainless steel is easy to clean and doesn't leave finger marks. Excellent oven choices along with 6 sense which I had on my old oven,cooks everything from meat to cakes...

Only thing I don't like is inside the door at the top there is a hard plastic strip that has little cut out oblong squares that are very difficult to clean don't understand why this has been designed that way.