This is the first time I have taken the time to write a review and that is because I am so unhappy with the oven and with Smeg's customer service attitude and I want to protect you from making the same mistake that I did in buying this oven! I cannot impress upon you the level of my regret.
After only 3 months of use and cleaning this oven is covered in rust spots, and I mean covered. The hob top, the panel which holds the knob tops, the bottom drawer. RUST SPOTS on stainless steel after spending nearly £900 and using it for only 3 months.
Smeg's arrogant answer 'our products don't rust' well I have the photos that prove that they do! To add insult to injury they blamed me for cleaning the oven!! I have only stainless steel appliances in my kitchen and clean them all the same way, with water, washing up liquid and stainless steel cleaner - the £25 kettle I've had for 5 years, no rust, the £900 Smeg cooker after 3 months. Rust everywhere.
Take your money elsewhere, this is a flimsy feeling oven that is made out of cheap stainless steel (it is magnetic!!) and I learnt the hard way that their customer service is appalling. I will never buy Smeg again and I hope I can stop prevent you from repeating this mistake.
If you will place your oven in a glass cage and admire it – purchase this oven, if you intend to cook upon it and clean it – run!