IKEA Home Appliances Buying Guide 2025

Appliance Series Overview

IKEA appliances are categorized into series offering different price points and functionalities to suit various needs and budgets.

• TILLREDA: Simple and flexible appliances for small spaces or to supplement capacity for larger gatherings.
• LAGAN: Basic functionalities and simple design for easier living, even on a limited budget.
• Series 300: All the basic functionalities needed in an appliance to simplify daily life.
• Series 500: Adds functionalities to make appliances more enjoyable and inspiring, facilitating cooking.
• Series 700: Offers all necessary functionalities and more, allowing users to thrive with their appliances, focusing on innovation and design.

Ovens

IKEA offers a wide range of ovens, from natural convection to fan-assisted, designed to integrate seamlessly with IKEA kitchens. Key considerations include frequency of use, cooking style, capacity needs (43-74 litres), and preferred style (modern or classic).

Oven Types:

• Natural Convection Ovens: Easy to use with basic cooking functions.
• Fan-Assisted Ovens: Distribute heat quickly and evenly, allowing simultaneous cooking of different dishes without flavor mixing.
• Fan-Assisted Ovens with Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning: Combines fan-assisted benefits with easy cleaning via a self-cleaning function that reduces residue to ash.
• Fan-Assisted Ovens with Steam Function: Enhance healthy eating by retaining more aroma and nutrients. Steam combined with hot air makes food moist inside and golden/crispy outside.

Key Features:

• Generous capacity (43-74 litres) with up to 5 cooking levels.
• Telescopic rails for safe and easy loading/unloading of dishes.
• Integrated meat probe for precise cooking.
• Modern integrated clock and touch control panels.
• Fingerprint-resistant stainless steel surfaces.
• Pre-set cooking programs for various foods.
• Child safety lock.
• Quick preheating function.
• Rapid defrost function (7x faster).

Hobs

IKEA hobs are designed to be the heart of daily cooking, offering fast, precise results with energy efficiency. Options include induction, gas, and integrated hood models, with various sizes and flexible zones.

Hob Types:

• Induction Hobs: Up to 50% faster and 40% more energy-efficient. Feature touch controls for easy operation.
• Hobs with Integrated Hood: Ideal for kitchen islands, where the hood is built directly into the hob, automatically adjusting extraction power.
• Gas Hobs: Offer professional aesthetics and quick temperature control, suitable for searing or simmering. Feature electronic ignition and stable cast iron pan supports.

Key Features:

• Portable Hobs: Ideal for small kitchens or extra cooking zones.
• Pause Function: Temporarily halts cooking and resumes at the previous temperature.
• Bridge Function: Connects two cooking zones into one larger area for bigger cookware.
• Flexi-Zones: Adaptable cooking zones that can be used together or separately, accommodating various pot and pan shapes/sizes.
• Child Lock: Prevents accidental activation or changes to settings.
• Separate Timers: Allows timing of each zone individually.
• Touch Control Panels: Easy and precise heat adjustment.
• Booster Function: Provides extra power to a single zone for rapid heating (e.g., for wok cooking or searing).
• Integrated Hoods: Offer a clear view over the cooking area and automatically adjust extraction.

Extractor Hoods

Extractor hoods maintain clean kitchen air, free from odors, steam, and grease. IKEA offers models with varying air extraction capacities, optimized for efficient ventilation while retaining indoor temperature. Hoods are available in wall-mounted, integrated, ceiling-mounted, and hob-integrated styles.

Hood Types:

• Integrated Hoods: Designed to be hidden within cabinetry, often with a matching door for a seamless look.
• Wall-Mounted Hoods: Available in various shapes, styles, and sizes, coordinating with kitchen aesthetics and hob dimensions.
• Island Hoods: Suspended units ideal for kitchen islands.
• Hob with Integrated Hood: Combines hob and hood functionality, offering a clear view over the cooking area.

Key Features:

• LED Lighting: Energy-efficient, long-lasting lighting that illuminates the entire hob.
• Booster Function: Provides a higher speed than maximum for rapid dissipation of heavy fumes (max 6 minutes).
• Variable Lighting: Allows adjustment of light intensity for cooking or ambiance.
• Touch Controls: Easy-to-use and clean control panels.
• Angled Hoods: Provide more accessible cooking space and a better view of pots and pans.
• Low Noise Levels: Suitable for open-plan kitchens, allowing conversation during cooking.

Refrigerators & Freezers

IKEA refrigerators and freezers are designed to keep food fresh longer and enhance kitchen life with various functionalities. Options include bottle cooling, fan cooling for consistent temperatures, electronic displays, and quick freezing.

Key Considerations:

• Storage Needs: Family size, shopping frequency, and desired capacity.
• Accessories/Functions: Specific interior features like adjustable shelves or special cooling modes.
• Style: Freestanding appliances for a design statement or built-in units for a streamlined look.

Key Features:

• Fan Cooling: Circulates air for uniform temperature throughout the appliance.
• No Frost/Automatic Defrost: Regulates humidity to prevent frost buildup, eliminating manual defrosting.
• Touch Control Panels: Easy selection of functions and settings.
• Fingerprint-Resistant Surfaces: Stainless steel finishes treated to resist fingerprints.
• Holiday Mode: Maintains a set temperature when the appliance is empty and closed during absence.
• Quick Cooling/Freezing: Rapidly lowers temperature for fresh groceries or chilling items.
• Bottle Cooling Alarm: Alerts when bottles reach the desired temperature in the freezer.
• SNURRAD Turntable: An optional accessory for easy access to items at the back of the refrigerator.

Types:

• Built-in: Designed to be concealed behind cabinet doors for a uniform kitchen look.
• Under-Counter Built-in: Compact units fitting under countertops, ideal for smaller kitchens.
• Freestanding: Standalone units offering more capacity without taking up more kitchen space.

Dishwashers

Dishwashers save water and energy compared to handwashing. IKEA's integrated dishwashers are designed to match kitchen cabinetry and feature spacious interiors with special functions like AutoOpen for faster drying. All models are energy-efficient.

Key Considerations:

• Space and Family Size: Available in 45cm or 60cm widths, with 2 or 3 rack options.
• Specific Functions: Features like three rack levels for optimized loading.

Key Features:

• Water/Energy Saving: Consumes less water and energy than handwashing.
• Fully Integrated Design: Can be fitted with custom cabinet doors.
• Light Projection: 'Ray of light on floor' or 'Time beam on floor' indicates operation status and remaining time.
• Adjustable Baskets: Accommodate dishes, glasses, and cookware of various sizes.
• Soft Plastic Pegs & Wine Glass Holders: Secure glassware to prevent breakage.
• Cutlery Basket: Designed for efficient cleaning and storage.
• AutoOpen: Door automatically opens at the end of the cycle for faster, more efficient drying.
• Delayed Start: Allows setting the dishwasher to start between 3-24 hours later.
• Interior LED Lighting: Provides convenient illumination for loading and unloading.

Programs & Options: AUTO, Normal, Eco, Intensive, Quick, Glassware, Pre-wash, Night Wash, Dishwasher Maintenance, DRYplus, ExtraHygiene, Time Saver, Energy Saver, Intensive Zone, Half Load.

Washing Machines & Dryers

IKEA washing machines and dryers are designed to preserve favorite clothes and delicate textiles with simple functions and adapted programs. Options include integrated or freestanding solutions, with various load capacities and washer-dryer combos.

Key Features:

• Load Sensing: Machines detect the amount of laundry to adjust water volume and wash time for energy and cost efficiency.
• Steam Function: Quickly and gently refreshes laundry and reduces creases.
• Water Stop System: Detects leaks and automatically stops water flow.
• Variable Spin Speed: Higher RPMs mean less residual water in clothes.
• Delayed Start: Allows scheduling laundry cycles at a convenient time.

Programs: Eco, Cotton, Synthetics, Delicates, Mixed, Jeans, Wool, Bedding, Duvet, Shirts, Business Wear, Sports Wear, Cotton 20°, Silk, Quick Wash (30 min), Steam, Spin, Rinse, Drum Clean, Wash & Dry (45°/90°), Easy Iron, Refresh.

UDDARP Series: Available in freestanding and integrated models with capacities ranging from 7kg to 8kg for washing, and 5kg to 8kg for drying.

TVÄTTAD Series: Integrated washer-dryer with 8kg wash and 4kg dry capacity.

Services

IKEA offers a range of services to help plan and purchase your kitchen, including:

• Online Kitchen Design: One-hour online session with an IKEA specialist.
• In-Store Kitchen Design: Personalized one-hour appointment with an IKEA specialist.
• Home Kitchen Design: On-site consultation, measurements, 3D modeling, planning, and quoting.
• Financing Solutions: Credit options available (subject to terms and conditions).

For more information on services, visit an IKEA store or IKEA.fr/services.

More Guides & Information

IKEA provides additional guides to assist with kitchen planning and purchasing:

• IKEA Kitchen Buying Guide 2025: Covers all kitchen products, information, and help for creating your dream kitchen. Available in-store or online at IKEA.fr.
• IKEA Kitchen Design Guide: A step-by-step guide for planning, measuring, ordering, and installing your new IKEA kitchen. Available at IKEA.fr.