The Smeg SOU130S1 30-inch Linea Series Multifunction Oven is a perfect blend of style and functionality, designed to elevate your cooking experience. With a generous 3.64 cu. ft. capacity, this oven provides ample space for all your culinary creations. Its sleek silver finish adds a modern touch to any kitchen decor. The intuitive touch screen controls make it easy to navigate through the oven's features, while the eight cooking modes offer versatility for various dishes, from baking to roasting. Additionally, the self-cleaning function saves you time and effort, ensuring your oven remains spotless with minimal maintenance. Experience the perfect combination of elegance and performance with the Smeg SOU130S1 oven, ideal for both novice and experienced cooks alike.
Features:
- Ever-Clean Enamel
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True European Convection
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Pyrolytic Self Clean
Bake
Ideal for slow baked cakes and casseroles. This traditional static heat will ensure food remains moist when cooked for longer periods of time.
Turbo
Facilitates the cooking of large joints, due to heat coming from all three elements. Similar to rotisserie cooking the meat is sealed, and juices are held within the joint of meat. The results are both tender and juicy.
Broil + European Convection
Broil + European Convection
Broiler
For rapid cooking and browning of foods. Best results can be obtained by using the top shelf for small items, the lower shelves for larger ones, such as chops or sausages. For half grill heat is generated only at the centre of the element, so is ideal for smaller quantities.
Pizza function
The simultaneous operation of these three elements ensures an optimum cooking facility, ideal not only for pizza but also for cookies, quiches and flans.
Defrost
The circulation of air at room temperature enables quicker thawing of frozen food, (without the use of any heat). Ideal for use prior to cooking of readymade dishes, or cream filled products etc.
Bread Proving
Air at 104°F provides the perfect environment for proving yeast type dough mixes. Simply select the function and place dough in the oven for allotted time.
Why should you consider buying Smeg SOU130S1?
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Rapid Pre-Heating
Reaches cooking temperature quickly (8–12 min), so you spend less time waiting and more time cooking.
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Self-Cleaning Function
“Ever-Clean” enamel interior and automated self-cleaning help make cleanup easier after heavy use.
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Useful Extras
Includes keep-warm, defrost, proofing, and Sabbath modes — useful for a range of cooking preferences and cultural needs.
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Full-Color TFT Touch Display
Intuitive, modern controls make selecting functions and controlling temperatures easy without clutter.
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Safety & Lock Features
Child lock and automated shut-off if the door opens add safety and peace of mind.
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Linea Aesthetic with Mystic-Gray Finish
Sleek, modern look that fits well in contemporary kitchens and pairs nicely with other built-in appliances.
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Safe Touch Oven Door
Quadruple-glazed, air-cooled door stays cooler on the outside — making it safer around kids and pets.
Frequently Asked Questions by Customers
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What type of appliance is the Smeg SOU130S1?
It’s a 30-inch built-in electric wall oven from Smeg’s Linea series, with convection cooking and a self-cleaning function for versatile kitchen use.
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How large is the oven’s cooking space?
The oven has a 3.64–4.45 cu ft. interior capacity, depending on region’s measurement standard, which is suitable for roasts, casseroles, and larger baking dishes.
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What cooking functions does it offer?
It features multiple cooking modes (typically 8–9) and about 70 automatic cooking programs, including convection bake, broil, pizza function, defrost, and more — perfect for various recipes.
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Does this oven have a self-cleaning feature?
Yes — it comes with a self-cleaning (pyrolytic) system, which burns off residues at high heat so you can easily wipe away ash afterwards.
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How do I control the oven settings?
The oven uses a full-color TFT touch-screen display with electronic temperature control, making it intuitive to select cooking modes, temperature, and timers.
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Does it preheat quickly?
Yes — thanks to rapid pre-heating, the oven reaches cooking temperature faster (often in about 8–12 minutes).
Pros and Cons of Smeg SOU130S1 30-inch Linea Series Multifunction Wall Oven
The Smeg SOU130S1 is a 30-inch built-in electric wall oven from Smeg’s Linea series. It pairs modern electronic controls and a True European convection system with a sizeable oven cavity and self-cleaning capability, making it a versatile choice for everyday cooking, baking, roasting, and more. Homery+1
Pros
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Generous Oven Capacity:
Offers 3.64 cu. ft. of interior space, ample for family meals, roasts, and multi-dish cooking.
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True European Convection:
The fan-assisted convection system circulates heat evenly, producing consistent results and better browning — ideal for roasted meats, baked goods, and simultaneous cooking of multiple dishes.
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Eight Cooking Modes + Automatic Programs:
Includes standard functions such as Bake, Convection, Turbo (multi-element), Broil, Broil + Convection, Pizza, Defrost, and Bread Proving, plus approx. 70 automatic programs to simplify common cooking tasks.
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Self-Cleaning System:
High-temperature cleaning burns off residue (up to ~864 °F), significantly reducing manual scrubbing time and effort.
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Touch Screen Controls with TFT Display:
Full-touch electronic controls paired with a colorful display make selecting functions and adjusting settings intuitive and modern.
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Rapid Pre-Heating:
Preheats in roughly 8–12 minutes, shortening overall cooking time compared with traditional ovens.
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Safety & Convenience Features:
Includes child lock, Sabbath mode, automatic shut-off when the door opens, and an Ever-Clean enamel cavity for easy wipe-downs.
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Comprehensive Accessories Included:
Comes with two racks, a telescopic guide, enamel tray, and a meat probe to support versatile cooking and accurate temperature control.
Cons
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Halogen Lighting (Not LED):
Uses halogen interior lights rather than more energy-efficient LED, meaning slightly higher energy use and shorter bulb life.
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No Smart Connectivity:
Lacks Wi-Fi/app control or remote monitoring, so all operation must be done directly at the oven.
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No Energy Star Certification:
This model does not hold an Energy Star rating, so energy efficiency may be average compared with some newer competitors. (typical for this class)
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Installation Required:
As a built-in oven, proper cut-out and professional installation are recommended — adding to setup time and potentially cost. (standard for built-in appliances)
Conclusion
The Smeg SOU130S1 30-inch Linea Multifunction Oven delivers strong all-around performance with a spacious cavity, versatile cooking modes, self-cleaning system, and modern touch controls. Its True European convection means more even cooking across dishes — great for everyday family meals and baking projects — and rapid preheat keeps cooking efficient.
