Smeg CX91IMBL Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg CX91IMBL combines a very large 115-litre thermo-ventilated oven with a four-zone induction hob, four Booster settings, catalytic cleaning and Vapor Clean. Its A-rated oven, five shelf positions and 90cm freestanding format make it a strong choice for family cooking and entertaining, but buyers must accept a single-oven layout, induction-only cookware requirements and a high-load electrical installation.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Four induction zones, all with Booster operation and automatic pan detection
- ✓ Catalytic cleaning panels plus Vapor Clean steam-assisted cleaning
- ✓ Freestanding 90cm format with a durable-looking stainless-steel and black Classic design
Key Specifications
- Hob type
- Induction
- Oven fans
- 2
- Net weight
- 59.8kg
- Hob feature
- Automatic pan detection
- Product code
- CX91IMBL
- Configuration
- Full electric
- Grill element
- 1700W
- Oven lighting
- 2 halogen lights
- Current rating
- 46A
- Main oven type
- Thermo-ventilated electric oven
- Oven functions
- Static, fan-assisted, Circulaire, ECO, small grill, large grill, fan grill and fan-assisted base
- Number of ovens
- 1
- Shelf positions
- 5
- Voltage options
- 220-240V and 380-415V
- Cleaning systems
- Catalytic and Vapor Clean
- Child safety lock
- Yes
- Door glass panels
- 2
- Gross oven volume
- 129 litres
- Installation type
- Freestanding
- Large grill power
- 2900W
- Net oven capacity
- 115 litres
- Booster zone power
- 3.00kW, 1.40kW, 3.00kW and 1.40kW
- Hob safety feature
- Overheat shut-off
- Maximum power draw
- 10.6kW
- Product dimensions
- 900mm high x 900mm wide x 600mm deep
- Zones with Booster
- 4
- Standard zone power
- 2.30kW, 1.30kW, 2.30kW and 1.30kW
- Included accessories
- 1 chrome shelf, 1 20mm-deep tray and catalytic panels
- Electrical connection
- No plug supplied
- Cooking zone diameters
- 21cm, 18cm, 21cm and 18cm
- Door cleaning features
- Removable door and removable inner door glass
- Oven temperature range
- 50°C to 260°C
- Induction cooking zones
- 4
- Circular heating elements
- 2 x 1550W
- Selectable hob power limit
- 3.0kW, 4.5kW or 7.4kW
- Oven energy efficiency class
- A
- Fan-forced energy consumption
- 0.98kWh per cycle
- Conventional energy consumption
- 1.29kWh per cycle
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Large households that want a very spacious single oven for roasts, baking and multi-level cooking.
- ✓ Home cooks who prefer fast, responsive induction cooking with booster functions and automatic pan detection.
- ✓ Buyers seeking a freestanding 90cm cooker with a classic black finish and electric-only operation.
- ✓ Kitchens with a suitable high-load electrical connection and enough space for a 900mm-wide appliance.
Design and configuration
The Smeg CX91IMBL is a freestanding 90cm full-electric range cooker with a black Classic Concert design, a four-zone induction hob and one thermo-ventilated electric oven. Its 115-litre net oven capacity is unusually generous for a single-cavity cooker and is better suited to large dishes and batch cooking than compact freestanding models.
The single-cavity layout keeps the controls and oven arrangement relatively straightforward, but it does not provide the separate temperature control or simultaneous multi-cavity cooking available from dual- or triple-oven range cookers.
Induction hob
The hob has four induction zones, sized 21cm, 18cm, 21cm and 18cm, with all four supporting Booster operation. The two larger zones reach 3.00kW in Booster mode, while the smaller zones reach 1.40kW. Automatic pan detection, overheat shut-off, child safety locking and a selectable power-limiting mode add useful everyday control.
Induction gives fast heat transfer and a relatively easy-to-wipe surface, but it requires suitable magnetisable cookware. The hob's power-management system can also regulate individual zones when the selected combined power exceeds the configured limit.
Oven capacity and cooking performance
The main oven offers 115 litres of usable space, five shelf positions, two fans and two circular heating elements. Its functions include static cooking, fan-assisted cooking, Circulaire fan cooking, ECO, small and large grill, fan grill and fan-assisted base cooking, with a stated temperature range of 50°C to 260°C.
The combination of large capacity, five levels and circulated heat makes the well suited to substantial roasts, baking several trays and cooking different dishes at once. The fan-forced oven has an A energy class and a declared consumption of 0.98kWh per cycle, compared with 1.29kWh per cycle in conventional mode.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning support comes from catalytic panels and Smeg's Vapor Clean steam-assisted programme. Vapor Clean uses a small amount of water to generate steam and loosen deposits, while the enamel cavity is designed to reduce the amount of food and grease adhering to the surface.
The oven has a removable door and removable inner door glass, which should make deeper cleaning more manageable. The induction surface still needs prompt attention after spills, particularly with sugary residues, and the manual advises using suitable ceramic-hob cleaners rather than abrasive tools.
Installation and ownership
At 900mm wide and 600mm deep, this is a substantial appliance that needs a full-width installation space. Smeg lists a maximum power draw of 10.6kW, a current rating of 46A, no supplied plug and support for double- and three-phase connection modes, so installation should be planned around an appropriate electrical supply by qualified personnel.
The standard package includes one chrome shelf, one 20mm-deep tray and catalytic panels. Telescopic guides, an air-fry accessory, barbecue accessory, pizza equipment and a splashback are listed as optional rather than standard equipment.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.