Behind the unassuming façade of the new Generation 6000 PureLine steam combination oven from Miele is a superbly functional piece of equipment. It is bristling with high-tech features, such as a patented wireless food probe for perfectly cooked meat, and offers more than 200 automatic programmes to take the guesswork out of cooking. It even heats up in super-quick time. £1299. www.miele.co.uk
