Currys EssentialsCFTE50W23

Electric
50cm

£239Typical price

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The Currys CFTE50W23 electric freestanding cooker combines a single electric oven with a separate grill compartment and a four-plate electric hob. Discover how this freestanding cooker measures up against the competition, from heating efficiency to ease of use and cleaning, in our full review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Oven
Hob performance
Grill

Jun 2024First reviewed by Which?
Nov 2023Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

Stainless steel oven, white cabinets, black countertop, and a wooden stool in a bright kitchen with glass dishware visible.

How we test freestanding cookers

11 Apr 2025

Oven

How we test oven

How quickly the main oven heats up, how accurate it is at hitting the set temperatures, how well it maintains the temperatures and how well it distributes heat around the oven.

Grill

How we test grill

How good the grill is at browning food effectively and evenly. More than 80% of the grill area browns effectively on an excellent grill, and less than 40% on a very poor grill.

Hob performance

How we test hob performance

How quickly and efficiently the hob heats up and its effectiveness at simmering.

Energy efficiency

How we test energy efficiency

This rating shows how energy efficient this model is compared to other cookers we've tested. The higher the rating, the more efficient the cooker is.The energy test was introduced in 2012, cookers tested before 2012 will not have a score for energy use.

Ease of use

How we test ease of use

How easy it is to use the core functions of the cooker, including the grill, oven and hob; opening and closing the doors; loading and unloading from the oven and grill; visibility of the food in the oven and clarity of the control markings.

Ease of cleaning

How we test ease of cleaning

How easy it is clean the hob, grill and oven using a sponge and hot soapy water; the success of this cleaning approach and the amount of effort required to get the cooker properly clean.

General
Overall appliance width	50cm
Usable space in main oven	41 litres
Type	Electric
Double or single oven	Single
Grill type	Separate grill
Type of hob	Electric
Colour	Black
Annual running cost	£77.07

Features
Fan oven	No
Multifunction oven	No

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