Range Cooker Reviews

C110DPX - 110cm, Stainless Steel, Dual Fuel Range Cooker from Cannon

When Percy Le Baron Spencer of Raytheon Company accidentally discovered that the radar waves could be used for cooking, he would never have thought how this could change the future of cooking itself in the years to come. Radar waves tend to heat the internal temperature of the food more than the conventional oven does. So this brought about drastic changes in the newer versions of cooking range and the new rage of microwave cooking came about. Now days everybody feels the need for a range cooker. Not only is food cooked faster but it retains its nutrients, flavor and texture.

Appearance:

Designed in the modish way is the stainless steel finish to suit the contemporary homes. This Cannon C110DPX Range Cooker model comes under the ‘Professional Series’ and so is its performance too. With the foot print of 900 mm in height, 1100 mm in width and 625 mm in depth rightly can be called as the large sized range to suit large family size. Perfectly accommodating 5 gas burner hob, a main oven, a secondary oven and the storage drawer it serves a great function to handle all types of cooking activities. The brief of the same can be obtained in the following read.

Hob:

The so-called 5 burner hob of Cannon C110DPX Professional 110cm Range Cooker operates with the gas fuel. It comes with 3 heavy duty cast iron pan support that is sturdy to withstand the weight of any type of vessels. These burners function with different power levels which includes a single burner of power 3.25 kw. The features of this hob are

• Automatic ignition the most innovative and comfortable mode of operation is been incorporated for this device. With just the twist of the knob the burner activates and starts the cooking process.
• Easy clean hob is what it calls itself as it requires neither special tool nor any extra effort to maintain it clean.
• Flame supervision is a safety measure that ensures to stop the flow of gas when it senses that the flame is been accidentally put off.

Main Oven:

This is the one that is been located in the left side of the device that offers precision cooking system with 9 functions. With the capacity of 68 litres seems to be quite comfortable for handling the cooking for whole family at a single go. The features of Cannon Professional 110cm Stainless Steel Range Cooker are quite impressive and it goes as follows.

• The oven comes with the oven light that lets you follow the cooking process in the translucent glass door.
• It comes with the heavy duty enamelled roasting dish in order to ensure its safety and durability.
• Available in this space are 2 oven shelves that go adjustable allowing you to place dishes of any size.
• The heat clean oven liners makes cleaning and maintenance go as easy as expected.

Secondary Oven:

The space in the right side with 36 litre capacity is the secondary oven. It offers multifunctional activities like the traditional, grill, half grill and bottom heat. This too comes with the oven light and takes the benefit of the heat clean oven liners. It consists of a grill pan and 1 oven shelf.

Warming / Storage Drawer:

One interesting feature of Cannon Professional 110cm Freestanding Range Cooker is the storage drawer of 55 litre capacity. It offers variable heat setting that goes 40, 60 and 80 degree C. This space is ideal for keeping food warm, proving bread and warming crockery.  The door is been designed with the soft close action that goes unique and impressive.

Energy Rating and other Features:

The main oven proves an energy rating of grade ‘B’ while the secondary oven with the rating of grade ‘A’. This range cooker takes the benefit of adjustable feet that adjusts up to 30mm. the door seals are dishwasher proof. Further, the hob can be converted to LPG with the support of the kit that is been supplied. Made available are the grill pan and the roasting tray.

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Cannon C110DPX Dual Fuel Range Cooker - Technical Specification Table

Stoves, are quite obvious brand that offers specialised kitchen appliance ranges. Their outcome in design and technology can go for the full endorsement from its customers. They have created a revolution in bringing in the mini range of range cookers that are the most compact ones for the modern kitchens. Taking the full advantage in design, functions and technology it stands competitive to the bigger model. This gives a second thought to the cost conscious consumers as going for this compact model could save them a lot, yet could take the said advantage. The following is the review of Stoves 550DF Richmond Dual Fuel Range Cooker that talks of its design, make, features and functions.

Model Overview:

Stoves 550DF 550mm wide Mini Range Cooker comes under the Flavour Series, that is been designed by Stoves to give an extra spice to your kitchen. It comes in 4 different vibrant colours and this mini range does a lot to add up the style of the kitchen. The various colours available are Jalapeno, Papaya, Aubergine, Sushi. Defining the size could note that it is 550 mm wide and takes comparatively less space to fit in its freestanding construction. This model functions with the dual fuel system the natural gas for the hob functions and the electric power for the oven functions.

Controls:

Present in this model are the buttons and the rotary controls that allow the user to set the different functions of the hob and the ovens separately. Also been present are the LED timer with the soft touch 3 buttons that displays the selected programmes and the timer. The clock functions and the minute minder make it all the more convenient.

Hob and its functions:

This 550DF Freestanding Dual Fuel Range Cooker comes with the 4 gas burners including the wok burner. It is be4en designed with the one piece hot plate. The lid of the hob is made of cast lid which has chrome handle. It does come with the cast iron pan support. Based on the cooking nature of the pans the burner size can be opted. Since being a one piece hob it gives a neat finish and the perfect look to suit the modern kitchens.

Oven and its Functions:

Present in this appliance are 2 ovens and the lower space belongs to the main oven, while the smaller one is the top oven. Both these oven are designed with the drop down doors and with the long horizontal handles.

• Top oven – In this case it offers conventional type of cooking and functions with the electric power. It comes with the capacity slightly less than the main oven. The door of this space is opaque while it does not have an interior light. The grill functions are also available in this space.
• Main oven – This is the one located in the bottom with the glass door that is translucent. With the presence of the interior light the cooking process can be monitored from outside. It consists of 2 shelves and a baking tray to simplify the work. Different natured food stuffs can be cooked here without any transfer of flavour, aroma or colour from one to the other.

Efficiency Rating:

Stoves 550DF Richmond Jalapeno, Papaya, Aubergine, Sushi Colours Range Cooker takes an edge over the others in its energy rating. The main oven is rated with grade ‘A’, while the top oven is been rated with grade ‘B’.

Stoves Richmond 550DF Mini Size Range Cooker - Technical Specification Table

Among the products introduced by the brand ‘New World’ this range cooker model is one with the full fledged features. It comes in a brand new design along with the many impressive features. The so called range cooker which is wide to suit the large sized families that can handle all types of cooking in a single go. The following is the review of New World 100DFT Silver and Charcoal Finish Range Cooker that describes its features and uses.

The Basics:

Having been powered up with the dual fuel system, New World 100DFT 100cm Wide Dual Fuel Range Cooker comes with a hob that consists of 8 burners and ovens along with the storage compartment. It takes the finish of Silver or Charcoal that is new and outstanding. The overall dimension is 930 x 996 x 595 mm corresponding to the height, width and the depth of the appliance.

Hob and its details:

Functioning with the natural gas fuel it has 8 burning elements of which 2 are small in size and power, 4 in the medium category and 2 in the large size. It is been designed with the enamel pan support and although does not have automatic ignition it can be ignited with the push button controls.

Oven and its features:

Cavity1 – This space is located in the top left of the appliance and it offers grill function. It is been fueled with the electric power. Possible to operate it with the variable rate electric grill. The actual capacity of this space is 35 litres of which 28 litres are usable. It gives you with the single shelf that can be adjusted up to 5 different positions. With the enamel finish for the interiors, cleaning and maintenance are easy to handle.

Cavity2 – This is the oven that is been placed in the bottom left of the unit. It functions with the conventional type and also been fueled with the electric power. The actual capacity is 62 litres of which 52 litres stands to be the usable capacity.  This space offers 2 shelves and the total shelf positions in this space are 15. Same as the other cavity it does come with the enamel finish for the interiors.

Cavity3 – This is been positioned in the top right and functions as the fanned oven functioning with the electric power. It does the defrosting activities and the actual and usable capacity for this space is 62 litres and 50 litres respectively. Here again are available 2 shelves with 15 shelf positions.

Cavity4 – This is the space dedicated for the storage and is been called as the storage compartment that is located in the bottom right. Accommodating the instant required things in this space simplifies the cooking process.

Other product specifies:

Available in New World 100DFT 100cm Freestanding Range Cooker is the electronic clock along with the minute minder. This is one type that gives easy reference of the programme and makes it interesting to use too. The fascia cooling system eliminates the fear of burning the hands. Even when the ovens are put to functions touching the surface is possible with this feature. The feet is been designed to be adjustable, this permits the appliance to be installed correctly even in the most uneven floor conditions. Grill pan, handle, trivet are the accessories included with this model.

Energy and efficiency:

The energy consumption with respect to the cavity 1, 2 and 3 are 1700 Watts, 1900 Watts and 1600 Watts respectively. The efficiency of the energy is been rated to grade ‘A’.

New World 100DFT Range Cooker - Technical Specification Table

Baumatic PPC1220SS Pythagora Dual Fuel Range Cooker from the maker of efficient home appliances delivers it for the domestic use that comes under its 100cm width type. This series ‘Pythagora’ makes sure to offer the cooking appliance with all the must have features. All this put together in the innovative style and design makes it an appealing model. The following is the review of the same that gives a better understanding about the product.

The Basics:

Baumatic PPC1220SS Pythagora 100cm Range Cooker attires in stainless steel finish and take the dimension of 880-900 x 998 x 600 mm which corresponds to the height, width and the depth of the appliance. It consists of a hob with 5 burners and 2 oven cavities along with the storage compartment. Made as a freestanding appliance it functions with the dual fuel system. Winning the grade ‘B’ energy efficiency it functions to the comfort of the user.

Control panel:

The fascia of the model consists of the control panel in a full stretch that includes few rotary control knobs and a LED display. The thermostat control knob of the main oven allows to set the temperature of the oven it is been chosen by the turn or the knob and it is mechanical. Also available is the oven function selector knob for the main oven that selects with the manual turn and it also turns on the oven light. In case of the secondary oven functions both the oven function and the thermostat control knob are the same in a single knob. On selection it also turns the oven light automatically. Further, the LED display and the settings are available for setting up various functions like the minute minder, duration, end cook, manual operation, less and add. The symbol for the auto function, minute minder and the manual operation are displayed in the screen.

Hob and its functions:

Fueled up with the natural gas is the hob that consists of 5 burners. The single Triple Crown burner can handle the pan size of 240mm to 280mm in diameter and it functions with the power of 3.60 kw. The rapid burner with the power of 3.00 kw and another single auxiliary burner of 1.00 kw is available. There are 2 semi-rapid burners with the power of 1.75 kw. As the control system of these burners, present in the fascia are the control knobs for each of the hobs. The rotation of the knob can be brought to set the gas off when pointed to the black circle, large flame for the maximum setting and the small flame for the minimum setting.

Features and functions of the oven:

• Oven light – Present in Baumatic PPC1220SS Pythagora Stainless Steel Range Cooker is the separate light controls that can be switched on even when the functioning does not take place.
• Defrost mode – Based on the nature of the food and the quantity the fan runs to activate the defrosting of the frozen food stuffs.
• Conventional oven – It functions with the top and lower elements in a traditional cooking style. It suits best for roasting and baking.
• Fan oven – This method is an economical cooking mode, in which heat is distributed evenly to offer even cooking.
• Grill functions – The half grill and full grill are available, in combination with the fan and the lower element are the functions available. These are suited to cook almost all types of foods.
• Doors – The door of the main oven is triple glazed and has viewing window. While the door of the secondary oven is double glazed and both the doors are removable for maintenance. The handles are separate that runs horizontally as the doors are opened as the drop down type.
• Automatic ignition – The burners can be lit up automatically with the twist of the knob. It also comes with the safety device as when it senses the flame been put off accidentally it automatically stops the flow of the gas.

Accessories:

Provided by the manufacturer are the following accessories that comes along with the purchase of this model. They are 2 enamelled baking trays, 3 safety shelves, trivet, removable side racks, LPG conversion jets and wok stand. As an optional and with extra cost it offers pizza stone and double sided griddle plate.

Baumatic PCC1220SS Dual Fuel Range Cooker - Technical Specification Table

With the motive of transforming the cooking activity a pleasurable one, Falcon innovates many attractive products that not just adds comfort to the cooking experience but stands to impress in its structure and design. With the utmost care of the design and functions Falcon CKR 1092 Domestic Range Cooker comes close to the professional cooking appliance. The following is the review of this model.

Model Overview:

Having been designed with the stainless steel hotplate and the multifunctional oven with the viewing window for 2 of the cavity space. It functions with the dual fuel. The heavy duty oven shelves, the roll out grill stands to be the noteworthy features. It does take the advantage of the catalytic liners and the flame safety devices that makes any heart desire to own.

Structural Overview:

Well, this freestanding appliance has the total dimension of 912 x 660 x 1092 mm that relates to the height, width and the depth of the appliance. It has multifunctional ovens and with the warming drawers its functions are complete. The handles of the same is elegantly placed and in the fascia consists of a row of control knobs to activate the various hob and oven functions. The colour and the finish is the Stainless steel body with the Chrome trim.

Controls:

Having sorted separate knob for each of the controls of the burners in the hob and the oven. The drawing below each of it indicates the burner control and when pressed in and with the turn it gets automatically ignited. While Falcon CKR 1092 Duel Fuel Range Cooker is been enhanced with the safety feature that each burner has a special safety device that stops the flow of the gas when it senses the flame is been put off unexpectedly.

Putting it to use:

Cooking with the hob that consists of 5 burners with different power levels is convenient and it does come with a wok centre ring that gets fitted to the center burner. It supports the pan of different size around the ring size. Here it is required that the ring fits in safely and is stable. The wok can be used for different styles of cooking and more perfect for stir frying, shallow frying, deep frying, steaming and braising.

Using of the grill is sure of give you crispy finish for those grilled stuffs like the potatoes, fish, meat and much more. It is just required to open the grill door and pull the grill pan carriage with the help of the handle.

Ovens that are present on both sides serve the purpose with multifunctional cooking that is available on the left hand side oven and the fan cooking that is been available on the right hand side oven. In case of the left oven that is multifunctional it has 2 control knobs for the function selector and the temperature setting. The right side oven is controlled with a single knob. The multifunctional oven offers various functions like the defrost, fan oven, fanned grilling, base heat, browning function, conventional oven and fan assisted oven. With the help of all these any type of cooking can be handled with the desired crisp and tenderness. The energy efficiency of the multifunctional oven is grade ‘B’ and the fan oven is grade ‘A’.

Included accessories and Guarantee:

The various accessories that come inclusive with Falcon CKR 1092 Stainless Steel Range Cooker are Wok ring, front plinth, 4 shelves and the manufacturer offers a guarantee for 3 years period.

Falcon CKR 1092 Range Cooker with Multi-Function Oven - Technical Specifications