Probably would of given it 4 stars however: 1. Still waiting on it to be fixed, due to lack of available circuit boards. On a new product the fact that parts are difficult to source are not a good thing 2. And reason a working model would get 4 is dials are difficult to read ... once its fixed I'm going to outline the raised sections that show setting selected to make it easier to read. 3. Slightly frustrating that setting to set timer to turn off after set time and to sound alarm are same button pressed once or twice. Yes display make clear what you've selected if you memorise symbols but memorising symbols is a pain 4. Lots of different cooking setting so options for what is working and how hard. But again learning symbols 5. Door lock (affected by fault, on circuit board), is nice feature for hot oven All in all given upgrading from cooker with ring that was starting to split, I'm glad I did but would of been nice to have no problems.

First one was sent broken so had to go straight back. New one works ok but is incredibly loud for ages when cooling down. Visually ok.

Despite being energy efficient when cooking, we realised it's actually quite energy intensive in standby. It also has an annoying fan function to cool down after use - seems a waste of time and energy really

Good oven, except the cooling fan runs for ages after cooking is finished, at least 30mins it seems, and the cooling fan is really quite loud, louder than when the oven is cooking! Returning to get one with a quieter cooling fan.

As an oven ... it's OK... as a self clean oven, so far it's rubbish... 2 hours it takes on pyro option and turns very minor spills etc to ash. Instructions say to leave until filthy but I couldn't... didn't touch some parts of oven ... not overly impressed... have just put a Pyrex dish of water in bottom to try steam it clean? ... I'd have been better with cheap option and a cleaner once a month lolx

Looks and cooks well, but cooling process (switching off after using) is far too long and noisy. The fan runs on full speed for 40 minutes. So if you have kitchen - dinner or open plan living, it makes it impossible to have a relaxing meal, conversation or even listen to the radio. Very tiring and annoying. Spoke to Hotpoint customer service and they insisted it is intended. Returned as I couldn't stand the noise. Wouldn't recommend.

As other reviews warned before I bought, this oven has a VERY loud cooling fan after it is switched off. The oven is very quiet when it is on, so it is a real shame. It seems a little slow to get to temperature but a thermometer has proved it does get there. Lovely to have three shelves instead of my previous 2 and looks good in the kitchen. Final note is that, perversly, the timer beep is ridiculously quiet - I have even missed hearing it while in the same room.

The oven was easy to fit as it plugged straight in. It’s got a good size cavity for the price and the different settings are useful for different food types. The food has cooked well and in good time with heat distribution really good. One issue is that the fan turns on when you turn the oven off which is quite loud as we have open plan kitchen/living room. Over all very happy, Shane about the loud fan. 4 stars****