With a few exceptions, all ovens are now available in self-cleaning models. It's worth it not to have to suck up oven cleaner fumes. Self-cleaning ovens are also insulated better making them more energy efficient while cooking. Consider child safety. Safety latches are particularly important if you have children in the kitchen.
Some models have a safety deactivation mode to prevent children from using the oven.
Good self-cleaning systems automatically lock the oven door until the cycle has finished and the oven has cooled down . Learn about appliance families. Like cars, many appliance brands have corporate twins. You may pay more for a fancy name, even for nearly identical models. Click here for a list of manufacturers and what brands they make.