Hotpoint Class 2 SA2540HWH
5/5
From the simple packing, to the ease of having a standard 3 pin 13A plug to connect it (remember you may need to have a trailing socket fitted or have a competent person take the plug off and hard wire it to an existing dedicated outlet), this single oven has been an excellent replacement for our old one.
Not too heavy at around 25kg, it was a one person installation that took no more than 15 minutes from unpacking to setting off on its 1 hour "burn" in cycle to get rid of any manufacturing coatings (none actually seen, just ran it as a precaution - slightly smelly but to be expected; no further odour once completed).
Simple controls and a slightly basic handbook, enough to get you away with, it has so far produced very pleasing product, the fan assisted heating has consistently given even browning to food that is fully cooked with no cool spots in it.
Slight gripes in that the alarm to let you know it is up to temperature is somewhat quiet as it the cooking completed alarm, although this does not detract from its overall performance; just something that could have been a bit better to help the hard of hearing or someone with a busy family home.
The fan itself is very quiet (at least compared to our old oven) and with the striped pattern on the door glass, blends well into the kitchen.
One other point to be aware of, is that while having a double glass panel door, it does get quite hot after an hour or so and the venting system does put out fairly warm air at the top of the door, so anyone with a young family may want to consider if this could pose a hazard; it does mean though, that the full width aluminium/brushed stainless steel handle is great for drying dish towels or hand towels on if you don't feel the need to watch food gently cooking and browning nicely as it gets ready to be served.
For the money would I recommend it as a replacement; yes.
