Hisense is trying to establish itself on the French household appliance market alongside more highly rated brands such as Miele, Sauter or Electrolux. And for this, the manufacturer has put the small dishes in the big ones with the BSA66334PG built-in oven.
On the Digital site, it is generally in the “TV & Video projectors” section that we talk about Hisense products. However, the Chinese manufacturer, which acquired Gorenje to extend its expertise in the field, also has a wide range of so-called “white” products, including built-in ovens. The BSA66334PG is one of them.
It uses pulsed heat technology. At the bottom of the cavity, an annular resistor surrounds a fan responsible for distributing the hot air produced by this heating element (and by the top and bottom resistors) throughout the very large muffle. Indeed, the cavity of the BSA66334PG reaches a volume of 77 litres, which makes it one of the largest ovens on the market, quite capable of accommodating the largest pieces of meat (poultry, for example) or bakery without them feeling cramped.
And precisely, the BSA66334PG seems particularly well equipped to cook this type of preparation since it benefits from steam functions. Remember that they help preserve the tenderness of the meat, which therefore remains juicy. Steam is also useful in baking because it improves the rising of the dough and facilitates the formation of a crispy crust on the bread.
Hisense has also provided a temperature probe to help cooks succeed in their various dishes. Just plant it in food to know their core temperature. Once again, the meats seem to be particularly concerned by this element which makes it possible to better understand the different levels of cooking of the meats: blue, rare, medium, well done…
The programming of a cooking is based on a fairly classic control panel, combining wheel and touch sensitive. The electronic display just above uses a segment system, similar to that found on alarm clocks. This type of screen is not easily compatible with an automatic assistant which adjusts the cooking parameters without the intervention of the chef, other than that of the choice of the dish in the oven and the quantity to be prepared. Indeed, a stick-display does not make it possible to display the name of the preparations in full and it is often necessary to refer to the instructions to match alphanumeric codes to programs. Still, the BSA66334PG has a 42-prep strong cooking assistant, if the spec sheet is to be believed. A connection to a smartphone would undoubtedly have made it easier to use such a feature, but it does not seem to be on the agenda on this model.
Despite the many strengths of the BSA66334PG, Hisense offers it at a very reasonable price. Indeed, it is already available for 649 €. A copy must also soon arrive at the editorial office to undergo a battery of in-depth tests.