Choosing the Right Range Cooker for You

CHOOSING THE RIGHT RANGE COOKER FOR YOU If you're planning on investing in a range cooker but simply don't know which is best for you, then take a look at the guide below to find the right one for you. WHAT EXACTLY IS A RANGE COOKER? A range cooker is an appliance that offers more. It brings together the main cooking features of a kitchen to create a hub of culinary activity. OOO 000 the oven grill and hob Range cookers offer style and practicality all in one bundle. THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A RANGE COOKER: HOW MUCH SPACE DO YOU HAVE? Range cookers come in a variety of sizes, usually between 90cm and 120cm, and tend to need a little more room than standard cookers. Larger sizes tend to provide either six hob burners or induction zones, with a built-in griddle, two ovens, a grill and a storage drawer. Medium sized range cookers usually offer either six hob burners or induction zones, two ovens, and a grill and a storage drawer. Smaller sizes provide six hob burners or five induction zones, an oven and a grill, which are sometimes combined. DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DIFFERENT FUEL OPTIONS? ELECTRIC (INDUCTION): DUAL FUEL: Electric range cookers usually offer two electric ovens - one fan and Dual fuel range cookers offer you the best of both worlds - two one conventional - with an easy-to- electric ovens with a gas burning clean induction hob that tend to hob. have a more stylish appeal. WHAT ABOUT CLEANING FEATURES? ススス STAY-CLEAN LINERS: Stay-clean liners surround the oven and absorb any food splashes. These are sometimes offered as a range cooker feature, but can be bought as an accessory too. WHAT KIND OF COOK ARE YOU? THE BAKER: THE DINNER PARTY HOST: If you tend to use your oven for baking more than roasting, make sure your range cooker has a fan oven as well as a Those who like to entertain should consider looking at larger range cookers, which offer you plenty of space to work on conventional oven. numerous dishes at once. The fan oven will spread heat evenly around the space, making it perfect to bake many cakes at once. Warming drawers are also a great addition to your range cooker to have the next course ready for serving straight away. THE FAMILY COOK: THE BUDGET CHEF: Induction hobs are an ideal choice for family cooks. Child locks, residual heat indicators and automatic Those that are looking to save a few pounds should opt for a gas hob. heat reduction makes them Not only do they cost less to run but you can generally purchase them at a lower price. a perfect choice for house- holds with children. £v THE MULTICULTURAL CHEF: THE ENERGY EFFICIENT COOK: Dual fuel range cookers are your best bet. The electric oven will work well when roasting, whereas gas burners will help to support woks, griddles and hotplates. Electric range cookers will use less energy than gas cookers, but can sometimes be costly. britannia Your life. Our passion © 2015 Britannia Living