AEG DCE731110M Built In Double Electric Oven - S/Steel

Good Oven But Some Flaws

Just purchased this oven in May 2026 after extensive research. It has many strengths and features that are useful, if probably too many functions that may not get used that often. The main appeal was it being a dual fan oven and the flexibility this offers, along with high ratings given on consumer review websites etc. I was aware there were some previous users who had difficulties, but I've taken the chance. I also know this is an older model that's probably in the process of being discontinued/replaced but I really hope AEG has addressed some basic flaws which make its use less positive. Some of this comes down to the manual and documentation too. Documentation: How can you write a user manual and in it NOT say explicitly how to switch off a function that has been used? I do not mean switch off the whole machine, but each function e.g. the cooker, the grill etc. As far as I can see there is NO WHERE in the manual that simply says "To switch off any function after use, press...". This is important as if you are using both ovens at the same time, independently, you need to be able to easily know how to switch one of them off when you've finished with it, whilst allowing the other to continue. Using the main On/Off button just stops everything across both ovens. In the description of the sensor field that is used to achieve this 'switching off' - the blank square marked No. 3 in the manual, it's description is "To set an oven function, a cleaning function or an automatic programme" BUT NO MENTION that this is also the 'Off' function too when you have finished doing what ever cooking you have been doing, whether using the top or bottom ovens. You had to produce and create a whole, short separate video on that topic alone, which just seems to be an afterthought/playing catch up, rather than get the documentation right in the first place. The second most irritating issue is the non-illumination of the sensor field function buttons. Why skimp on this? I can only surmise this was an issue of design vs ease of use. It's slick, it looks modern and minimalist, but if you can see that functions properly/clearly e.g. in lower light situations, people with lower levels of vision etc., it creates unnecessary stress and frustration. All the work has gone into making the main display flexible, adjustable etc. so why not complement that by also making the function buttons illuminated (with the option to switch them off if that's deemed necessary). Again, somewhere there's an issue of design over ease of usability here I feel. Finally, telescopic runners are provided, and mentioned in the list of accessories on page 7 of the user manaual (English version), but the NO WHERE ELSE! No, how to fit them in Section 8 Using The Accessories (pg13). This is likely to be a good machine in the end but with some usability flaws that will detract somewhat from the experience, which would have made it a great machine.

BrummieIain

Double oven replacement.

Wanted a double oven where both small and big oven were both fan. Both ovens have lots cooking programs which is very good compared to other makes. Great value and very pleased with it.

PhilCambs

Very efficient

Bought from John Lewis to replace existing oven. This one has a fan in the top oven which is great when cooking for two.

Leeds73

Fantastic oven

Great Fan oven we are happy with it. We don’t need to buy a air fryer

Brewster

Controls are a nightmare

This oven replaced an AEG Competence that outwardly looks just the same. The quality is not so good, the illuminated display is FAR poorer and figuring out the controls puts me off using it. The old oven was so straightforward. Switch on: select top/bottom oven//: select function (repeat touch of option): select temperature ( up/down arrows) and away you go. Timer/ start, duration, stop, was also simple. This one ........ain't figured it out yet. Takes all the joy out of cooking. The start/stop/duration setting is virtually the same. This used to be the hardest thing in the old oven. It's the easiest on the new one.

GreenGlassGoblin

Functions are a nightmare

The oven are both good to cook with, IF......you can master the settings function. I have tried and tried but can't master the logic in how to select what. This replaced a double Competence which was fantastic but this one is a nightmare. I'm not using the oven as it's too much of a hassle with the controls. The old Competance was so simple to use and the display quality so much better. So....I'm disappointed with the oven, but the odd times I've got it to work (on fan for pastries and cakes) it's cooked well and evenly. But no, I don't really like it.

GreenGlassGoblin

Replacement for a 30 yearold oven that diedMuc

ease of monitoring is first class allowing visual access to small and large ovens. Early stages yet but so far excellent temperature control and accuracy.

bazorlyx

Wish we’d purchased one with knobs

Well, the oven works – which is to be expected. But it’s been a nightmare trying to understand the flimsy instruction manual – easily the worst of its kind I have ever seen. 1. There are no instructions about how to turn off the top or bottom oven, a fundamental omission. The easiest way is to switch the power off – not useful if both ovens are in use. We found the answer: press the square Options Sensor Field 2. The Before First Use Section (5) step 1 says to select the conventional oven function in the top oven, but the top oven doesn’t have a conventional oven setting 3. The Display Section (4.2) mentions the “programme” and the Options Sensor Field descriptions mentions “automatic programme” but the manual doesn’t explain that “programme” is the same as the oven function – I spent ages trying to find out what the programmes were 4. Sections 6.4 and 10.2 and 10.3 explain the moist fan baking function. I have read the sections over and over again and I have no idea what it means. 5. The Catalytic Cleaning function is shown in the list of oven functions, but you don’t get to it by pressing the arrow up or arrow down sensor field. It’s selected using the square Options Sensor Field 6. Section 7, Clock Functions is 2 pages long, Section 6, Daily Use is 1 page long – enough said. 7. The manual came with an insert with details of the economy/half grill. The oven doesn’t have an economy/half grill. Then there’s the operation of the oven itself: 8. The most common top oven function we use is grilling. That requires 7 presses of different sensor fields, more if the temperature needs to be changed. (All our previous ovens just required the turning of a knob). 9. The oven function selection kicks in automatically after 5 seconds which means we have to turn it the oven off and back on again if it isn’t the one we want. 10. Unlike other ovens we’ve had, there is no detachable handle for the grill pan 11. The oven works, we’re getting used to the controls – but we wish we had purchased one with knobs and not touch sensor fields.

Denwales

So far so good.

Early days but all going well. My wife has found the operating system to be straightforward and intuitive. Cooking performance is good.

Longdog

Very slow to heat and settle

Very very disappointed. The oven indicates it’s up to temperature after 11 minutes. However, in reality this oven takes a minimum of 40 minutes to heat up to temperature and stabilise at an even temperature before baking. When I try to bake before 40 minutes heating time, the bake is very uneven. Can burn on the bottom and not bake on the top. Sponges, buns and scones don’t rise properly until the oven has heated up and stabilised for 40 minutes. Very poor bake using 3 racks. Can only bake one tray at a time. Too slow for me. Very poor efficiency for me. I like to stack an oven and get a consistent bake. This oven will not give you that

Lindafromthetoon