Explore Our Steam & Combi Steam Ovens
Our premium steam oven collection brings together the best in steam and combination cooking technology, with models to suit every kitchen format and cooking style. From compact 45cm built-in units perfect for a tower oven stack to full-size 60cm steam ovens designed for serious home cooks and entertainers, Designer Appliances stocks a refined selection of the best steam oven models available in Australia.
The Benefits of a Steam Oven
The appeal of a steam oven or combi steam oven extends well beyond its sophisticated appearance. For those who take their cooking seriously, the advantages of steam technology are genuinely transformative, touching everything from the nutritional quality of your food to the long-term running costs of your kitchen. Some of the key benefits of steam ovens include:
- Healthier cooking, naturally: Steam cooking preserves significantly more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than boiling, roasting or frying. Because food is cooked with moist heat rather than submerged in water or exposed to high dry heat, the nutrients stay locked into the food, not lost in the cooking process. It's one of the most compelling reasons health-conscious Australian households are choosing steam ovens.
- Superior flavour and texture: Steam heat keeps food moist throughout the cooking process, producing results that are noticeably more tender and flavourful than conventional dry heat. From perfectly steamed fish fillets to bread, the results speak for themselves and once you've cooked with steam, it's difficult to go back.
- Versatility across every meal: A combi steam oven gives you the best of both precision of steam and the browning power of conventional heat for roasts and bakes. You can proof dough, reheat leftovers without drying them out, slow cook, pasteurise, and ferment, all in the one appliance.
- Effortless reheating: One of the benefits of a steam oven is how it transforms reheating. Rather than drying out leftovers in a microwave or conventional oven, steam gently restores moisture to food.
Types of Steam Ovens
Pure steam ovens: A dedicated steam oven cooks entirely with moist heat, making it the ideal choice for health-conscious cooks who want to preserve the nutritional value, colour and natural flavour of their food. Perfect for vegetables, fish, rice and reheating without drying out. Many households install a pure steam oven alongside a conventional oven in a tower configuration for the ultimate cooking setup.
Combi steam ovens: A combi steam oven combines steam with conventional cooking functions such as fan-forced, grill and pyrolytic cleaning, giving you the full flexibility of a standard oven alongside the benefits of steam. The combination steam oven is ideal for roasting, baking and achieving a perfectly crisp exterior with a moist, tender interior, results that are difficult to replicate with conventional heat alone. For most Australian households, the combi steam oven is the most versatile and practical investment.
Common Steam Oven Sizes
45cm steam ovens: The compact 45cm steam oven is ideal for kitchens where space is at a premium or where the steam oven will be installed alongside a separate conventional oven in a tower configuration. A popular choice for apartment renovations and designer kitchen builds where a second oven cavity is needed.
60cm steam ovens: A 60cm steam oven offers a larger capacity suited to families and avid entertainers who cook in volume. With more rack levels and greater internal space, a 60cm steam oven delivers the cooking flexibility you need for elaborate menus and large gatherings.
76cm steam ovens: For those who demand the ultimate in cooking capacity, a 76cm steam oven delivers an expansive cavity suited to serious home chefs and avid entertainers. The larger format accommodates full-size gastronome trays and multiple rack levels simultaneously, making it a great choice for entertaining and high-volume cooking where performance and presence are equally important.
Key Features of Steam Ovens
Nutrient-preserving steam cooking: gentle moist heat retains vitamins, minerals and natural flavours better than conventional dry heat.
Multi-function combi modes: switch seamlessly between steam, fan-forced, grill and combination modes for total cooking versatility.
Sleek built-in design: flush-fitting cabinetry integration delivers a seamless, sophisticated finish in any luxury kitchen.
Precise temperature control: accurate heat and humidity management ensures consistent, restaurant-quality results every time.
Easy-clean interiors: many models feature steam self-clean or pyrolytic cleaning functions, keeping maintenance effortless.
Trusted designer brands: Miele, Smeg, Asko, Fisher & Paykel and more, each chosen for innovation, performance and refined design.
What to Look for in a Steam Oven
With a growing range of steam oven and combi steam oven models available in Australia, knowing what separates an outstanding appliance from an average one is an important factor to consider. Here are the key considerations to keep in mind when choosing your steam oven:
Cooking Functions & Modes
The number and quality of cooking modes vary significantly between models. A basic steam oven will offer pure steam at various temperature settings, while a premium combi steam oven may include fan-forced, grill, combination steam, sous vide, slow cook and automatic programme modes. Consider how you cook day to day, the more functions that align with your habits, the more value you'll get from the appliance over its lifetime.
Water Supply & Tank Capacity
Most built-in steam ovens use a removable water tank that you fill manually before cooking, typically between 0.8L and 1.5L capacity, which is sufficient for most cooking sessions. Many premium models offer a direct plumbed water connection as an option, eliminating the need to refill mid-cook. If you plan to use your steam oven daily or for long cooking sessions, a larger tank or plumbed connection is worth prioritising.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Steam ovens are generally easier to clean than conventional ovens because the moist cooking environment prevents food from burning and baking onto surfaces. Many models include a steam clean or descaling cycle that softens residue for easy wipe-down. Some premium combi steam ovens also include pyrolytic self-cleaning, the same high-heat cleaning function found in top-of-range conventional ovens, for a hands-off approach to maintenance.
Smart Connectivity & Automatic Programmes
The more sophisticated steam ovens now offer smart connectivity, allowing you to control and monitor cooking from your phone, receive notifications when a programme is complete, and access guided recipe modes. Automatic programmes take the guesswork out of steam cooking, simply select the food type and weight, and the oven calculates the optimal temperature, steam level and cooking time. For those new to steam cooking, this feature can make a significant difference to the results of your dishes.
Whether you're upgrading your kitchen for the first time or refining a luxury renovation, a steam oven from is the ideal upgrade for your kitchen. Find the perfect built-in steam or combi steam oven for your kitchen today and experience the difference that precision steam cooking makes to every meal. Explore the full range online or discover cooktops and rangehoods to complete your kitchen and compliment your set up.