“It has been a pleasure working with the design team in New Zealand to help them ensure this world-class oven meets the highest Sabbath compliance without compromising any state-of-the-art cooking technology,” says Rabbi Yisroel Moshe Guttentag

The newest range of ovens from Fisher & Paykel has been designed with the consultation of a leading figure in the Jewish community to ensure it meets the highest Sabbath-compliant standards.

Rabbi Yisroel Moshe Guttentag, director of KF Kosher’s FedTech department at the Federation of Synagogues, an internationally recognised UK communal body with a reputation for high standards and authority in Jewish law, comments:

“This is simply one of the most sophisticated examples of a Sabbath compliant appliance for the general domestic appliance market and it was pleasure to be involved in its development. One of the biggest hurdles with modern day appliances is that, in spite of their fantastic features, the more intuitive and intelligent they are the more complicated it can be to ensure they are Sabbath compliant.

“With the advancement of technology, it has become more difficult for the observant Jewish community to utilise basic kitchen appliances on their Sabbath and Yom Tov (weekday festivals), but this product has been made in consultation with the community and a dedicated product and technical team, so it is of the highest standard which is so important to our community when selecting appliances.”

The ovens have three main cooking methods that allow for a personalised experience: Cook by Function, Cook by Food Type and Cook by Recipe. Cook by Function provides 16 primary cooking options familiar to all, Cook by Food Type gives the optimal oven set up for specific food types, and Cook by Recipe completely sets up the home chef to create specific meals by providing easy step by step guidance with imagery and menus.

Fisher & Paykel also include self-clean technology that breaks down any food residue at a very high temperature, leaving a light ash that is easily removed with a damp cloth.

Fisher & Paykel’s touch screen oven has a Sabbath Mode designed for those of the Jewish faith who observe a ‘no work’ requirement on Sabbath. Sabbath mode control allows the oven to operate on Classic Bake with a choice of low, medium and high settings for up to 73 hours. In compliance with Jewish tradition, the oven setting keeps a constant temperature running and does not turn on lights or have varying fan speeds as it is acceptable to keep food warm that has been prepared before the Sabbath. Although Sabbath is observed with varying stringencies between Jewish communities, Fisher & Paykel has observed and created a mode that can meet all demands in consultation with leading figures of the Jewish community.

Available in an elegant black or a stylish black with stainless steel, these ovens are designed to fit seamlessly into your kitchen.

“At Fisher & Paykel we aspire to be the most human centred appliance brand in the world. Our company was born in New Zealand, one of the most remote places on earth, and it’s this history of resourcefulness that is the lifeblood of everything we create” says Helen Haider, Head of Marketing at Fisher & Paykel.

“Our co-founder Sir Woolf Fisher was Jewish and his design philosophy of luxuries in necessities is ingrained in each of our new products. When we designed these new ovens we wanted to deliver a product that could seamlessly blend into your kitchen, the clean black glass and touchscreen makes this oven disappear into a dark kitchen, which is so useful when your kitchen in now in an open-plan space that acts as a family-hub, a work-space and entertaining area.

“Our design team spent years ensuring that the touch screen was responsive and intuitive, as we make sure each appliance is beautiful to use. The team also make sure we use best materials to ensure that every item is Built-to-Last.  Design & innovation are part of our DNA.”

Key features of Fisher & Paykel’s touch screen ovens

• Intuitive touch screen display
• True convection oven
• ActiveVent system
• AeroTech™ technology
• 16 cooking functions
• 3 modes for guided cooking: Cook by Function, Cook by Food Type, Cook by Recipe
• Precise electronic temperature control
• Automatic pre-set temperatures
• 2 full extension sliding shelves
• Pyrolytic self-clean
• Dial and no dial options available
• Stainless steel or black finishes available
• Triple glass CoolTouch door
• Door hinges tested over 50,000 times
• KF Kosher/FedTech certified Sabbath mode

Fully black designs – OB60SDPTDB1 (dial) OB60SDPTB1 (no dial): £1400 RRP

Stainless steel designs –OB60SDPTDX1 (dial) & OB60SDPTX1 (no dial): £1300 RRP