Range Cooker Reviews

Baumatic, the company of excellence does not require any special introduction as its stability and experience speaks for itself. Among the various home and kitchen appliance manufactured it delivers Baumatic BCC2220SS Twin Cavity Dual Fuel Range Cooker making it a 7 burner, 2 cavity and dual fuel range cooker.

Physical Characteristics:

With the stainless steel housing and the large sized dimension of 950 x 1220 x 700 mm relating to the height, width and the depth of the range cooker comes as the freestanding installation type. Baumatic BCC2220SS Stainless Steel Range Cooker captures the hearts of many for the use of the large sized family with its 7 burners, 2 oven cavities and a storage compartment. The doors of Baumatic BCC2220SS Twin Cavity Dual Fuel Range Cooker comes with the triple glazed glass and they are of drop down type.

Capacity and Power:

The hob consists of seven burners with the different size and power. It has two 4.30 KW hyper gas burners, two 3.00 KW rapid burners, a single 1.95 KW fry top zone of 120mm, a single 1.75 KW semi rapid burners and another single 1.00 KW auxiliary burner. The hob functions with the power of gas. With respect to the oven, the main oven comes with the 73 litres capacity and the secondary oven with 34 litres capacity. It does consist of a storage compartment that has the capacity of 52 litres.

Control panel:

Making it easy for the operation is the well-planned control panel that takes place in the front top of the range in a stretch. It consists of the selector knobs and the indicators along with the push buttons. At the left corner is the button for the main oven rotisserie on/off selection. The next four knobs are for the hob controls. Next is the main oven functional knob followed by two indicators for the power and operation indicator. Oven programmer or the timer buttons, the separate indicator neon lights are also made available. With the clear instructions printed on the fascia makes it easy for the user to choose the desired operations.

Cooking functions:

There are eight cooking functions in the main oven and five functions in the secondary oven. The brief description of the same is as follows.

• Fan and lower element – It uses the bottom element and circulates the heat suitable for sterilising and preserving the jars.
• Fan and grill – This method uses the top element in combination with the fan, it suits best for the steaks and vegetables.
• Full grill – Ideal for grilling fish, bacon, steaks it uses the inner and the outer part of the top element.
• Half grill – Suitable for using it for small portion of bacon, meat using the inner part of the top element.
• Fan oven – This helps to distribute the heat resulting in faster and economical cooking. However, it does not transfer the aroma and taste from one dish to the other.
• Conventional oven – In this function it uses both the top and the lower element, suits best for roasting and baking on one shelf only.
• Defrost mode – This works on the reduced heat for defrosting the frozen foods. It is required to check the food packaging for the instructions.

Miscellaneous:

Both the oven comes with the interior light, it illuminates even when not functioning but the door being opened. All the burners come with the automatic electric ignition, while in case of the power failure the burners can be lit with the matchstick. The hob comes with the cast iron pan stand that is also easy to clean and maintain. The telescopic runners allow pulling oven trays smoothly and safely. The energy efficiency is grade ‘B’ for both the oven functions.

Standard accessories:

Baumatic BCC2220SS Dual Fuel Range Cooker comes with the standard accessories of  2 x enameled baking trays, 2 x safety shelves, Removable side racks , LPG conversion jets , Rotisserie skewer with removable handle and Telescopic runners for 3 levels.

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Baumatic BCC2220SS 120cm Range Cooker - Technical Specification Table

Having been rooted since 1912, the brand is been renowned to produce affordable products in the home appliance segment. It was in the new millennium 2000 the world sees a new logo and image for the brand that comes with the under statement ‘Think of Everything’. It steps forward winning awards for the three consecutive years by the leading institutions.

Model overview:

Belling Gourmet 90DF Dual Fuel Range Cooker comes under gourmet series and defines itself as a single piece gas hob with five burners and a multifunction oven. Functioning under dual power it has a variable dual circuit grill. Other details can be obtained in the further read of this review.

Physical Characteristics:

Having been offered with four different colour choices that can be chosen based on the interiors of the kitchen. It goes as black, satin steel, white and red. More so, they are made of easy clean enamel that lets it maintenance free. Its easy to forget about scrubbing or pressure cleaning the appliance, all that is been required is to just wipe clean and get the sparking repeatedly. The overall dimension is 930 x 896 x 595 mm that states the height, width and the depth of the appliance. The weight of 95 kg is on the higher side but can be moved with the mobility wheels.

The Hob and its Features:

Made up of 5 burning elements in a single piece hob is sure to win the style across the world. There burners belong to different power levels and it goes as 2.0 kw power of 2 elements, 1 small element of 1.0 kw, a single large element of 3.0 kw and a wok with the power of 3.5 kw. The cast iron pan supports comes with the gloss finish. The hob can be ignited with the mains and it is not an automatic ignition.

One interesting feature of Belling Gourmet 90DF Freestanding Range Cooker is the flame safety device. This safety feature takes care of the overall safety as the hob is been operated with the gas power and in case the flame is been put off accidentally it senses and stops the flow of the energy. This safeguards the leakage of the gas.

Oven and its features:

The oven is been located in the top-left position and it offers the grill function. Having the electric fuel, it functions with the variable grill power. The actual capacity is 35 litres and the usable capacity is 28 litres. There is a single shelf with two shelf positions that allows to be adjusted based on the size of the dish. The second cavity is been positioned in the bottom left and it functions with the fanned oven. It functions with the electric fuel. The other functions are the fanned electric oven and the defrost functions.

The features offered are the fascia cooling system, it is safe and offers a cool touch. Having children around is not an issue any more. It does come with the removable cast griddle plate and a roasting tin. It is possible to convert to LPG and the kit for the same is been available with this model. In terms of cleaning, it proves to be simple and the removable parts are the hob burners, pan supports, shelves and the shelf runners.

Verdict:

The energy efficiency is been rated with grade ‘A’. It is obvious with Belling Gourmet 90DF Dual Fuel Range Cooker with Grill to perform the cooking functions of the medium sized family. The control system is a neat structure and it delivers good functional ability enhanced with the durability.

Belling Gourmet 90DF - Technical Specification Table

AEG-Electrolux D98000VF-W Double Oven Range Cooker is from the German brand heritage that has become the global leaders in the segment of home appliance and those for the professional use. By focusing on the performance and the quality it works under the slogan ‘perfect in form and function’.

The Basics:

This D98000VFW Range Cooker comes to catch the market as the 60cm double oven functioning under the electric power and has the advantage of the touch controls. In the dimension of 900 x 599 x 601 mm that goes for the height, width and the depth of the appliance. It has a freestanding construction and weighs 66kg with the comfort of transportation. With the essential safety measures and the energy efficiency of grade ‘A’ this products comes to the forefront of the customer selection.

Controls:

Functions with the touch control commands and has a fully programmable timer. It has a 24-hour electronic clock carrying a minute minder. Stylish to use and easy to programme is the way the controls are been embedded.

Hob features:

Designed with the four cooking zones that are been positioned in the square. The front right and the left zone consists of a single hilight and triple hilight zone. On the rear side are been found the single hilight zone at the left side and the dual hilight zone at the right side. The hob is been made of ceramic and these variable zones makes it functionally very easy to cook on with different pans and different heat levels. Stating the features here is the residual heat indicators that visually indicates when the residual heat is been left on the hob surface as a reassurance.

Oven and its functions:

AEG D98000VF-W Touch Control Range Cooker comes with dual oven, the top oven and the main oven. The top oven has the functions of the conventional cooking where by the heat from the top and the bottom elements support the kind of traditional cooking. This suits best for baking breads and the cakes.

In case of the main oven that is been found in the bottom includes all the functions of the conventional cooking, multifunctional and the grill. Few of its functions are

• The true fan which is the Ventitherm fan operated cooking in this the fan gently circulates the hot air around and spreads the heat evenly. It is best to cook sweets and savoury dishes in a single go.
• Top heat browning gets heat from the top element and ideal for browning lasagna or the shepherd pie.
• In rotitherm roasting the heat comes from the top element and perfect for the roasting of potatoes without any mess.
• In case of the multifunctional oven, it combines both the fan cooking and the conventional cooking and quickens the cooking process.
• Fan controlled defrosting suits to make the cream cakes, defrosting that is 50 times faster than the original.
• It does offer grill function for the perfect roasting of the outer layer obtaining crisper and brown colour output.

The other impressive functions are the keep warm that keep the food warm and fresh until it is ready to serve. The automax function automatically reduces the heat to preset power levels after the boiling. The slow cooking function works in low temperature offering a gentle cooking for the delicate foods.

Features:

AEG-Electrolux D98000VF-W Electric Range Cooker comes with the Isofront plus triple glazed door that has multi-layered glass panes, it has heat reflective coating that keeps the heat inside the cavity. Embedded with the cooling fan that draws cool air from the atmosphere and mixes with the hot air to ventilate the Isofront glazed door. This makes both the oven and the surrounding to stay cool.

Verdict:

Stylish by looks and the touch controls make it an up-to-the-minute model. Its multifunction is impressive and when taken the right place in the kitchen it does wonders in simplifying the cooking jobs.

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AEG D98000VFW 60cm Range Cooker - Technical Specification Table

Baumatic, the appliance company caters the manufacturing of varied products especially for the home and the kitchen segment. Of the many products Baumatic PCG7110SS Pythagora 70cm Gas Cooker also is been one of the best selling appliance for the year 2009. This model has impressed many of its users and has become a recommendable model by its customers. The following is the review of the same.

The Basics:

With the stainless steel finish and the freestanding type of appliance, it is suitable for the space conscious homes. Further, this highly efficient 5-burner hob and the single oven cavity with the grill functions is able to handle the cooking functions for the whole family. The size is quite compact with the dimension of  920 x 700 x 600 mm relating to the height, width and the depth of the range cooker. With the width of 70cm it can be installed even the small kitchen space. The feet being adjustable between 870mm to 920mm makes it stand firm in any type of floor conditions.

Fuel type:

Baumatic PCG7110SS 70cm Freestanding Range Cooker functions with the single fuel system and it is with the gas fuel that both the oven and the hob functions. The oven with the grill functions also works on the gas fuel. However, it is compatible with the LPG conversion and hence the option is available for the user for anytime access.

Control panel:

Right at the front top and above the oven door is present the control panel in the full stretch. It gives a neat front appearance and also makes it easy for the user to access. Embedded in it are the 7 different rotary controls that is to be operated manually. It can be set by the turn of the knob. Each of the knobs sets the functions of the different burners and the hob separately. Along with it is been found the switch off and on buttons. More over, it is been noted that there exists no display screen or the digital controls.

Hob:

The gas hob with 5 different burners with different power levels are been made available in this range cooker. The different burners along with its power are as follows:

• Single triple crown wok burner with 3.60 KW
• Single rapid burner with 3.00 KW
• Double semi-rapid burner with 1.75 KW
• Single auxiliary burner with 1.00 KW

These are the different burners and they function with the automatic ignition switches. It consists of the heavy duty cast iron pan stands that are removable and easy to clean and maintain. Both the oven with grill and the hob features with the flame failure safety device, in which if the flame is been put off accidentally this device senses the leak of gas and it puts off the release of the gas automatically. Hence the safety of the appliance is been ensured.

Oven:

Available in Baumatic PCG7110SS Pythagora Stainless Steel Range Cooker with Grill is the gas oven, which is a single oven. It comes with dual functions of oven and the grill. The capacity of the oven is 65 litres and below it is been found a storage cavity of capacity 15 litres. The door of this oven is of drop down type with the neat horizontal handles. The door has a viewing window that is translucent, but with the interior light, it becomes transparent and allows the user to see through the cooking process. The cooking function is with the full grill that is suitable to cook bacon, steaks and fish. The gas oven cooking is the traditional gas oven cooking. However, the multifunctional cooking option is not available. In case of quick browning and even roasting the rotisserie skewer accessories can be used and it is available in this model.

Standard accessories:

The various accessories that comes inclusive with this Gas Cooker are 2 x enameled baking trays, safety shelf, trivet, LPG conversion jets, Rotisserie skewer with removable handle and rack, wok stand.

Baumatic PCG7110SS Gas Range Cooker - Technical Specification Table

Indesit KP9508EXG Dual Fuel Range Cooker is from the makers of the domestic appliances for a handsome number of years of 3 decades makes it win over the many models and stands to be the best selling product of the year. This groups main brands are indesit, Hotpoint-Ariston and Scholtes.

Aesthetics:

This KP 9508 EXG range cooker with the compact dimension of 850 x 900 x 600 mm relating to the height, width and the depth of the appliance is been attired with the stainless steel finish. The lid comes as a back protection and the legs are been made with the adjustable feet. Made with the 5 burners with the different power levels and an oven with multi functional ability is the highlight. This appliance works on the dual fuel system where in the hob functioning with the natural gas and the oven with the electric power. The read further provides a complete insight of this appliance.

Oven:

This is a maxi oven with 68 litres functioning on the electric power with 4 different combinations of the heating elements. They are top and bottom heating with the power of 2350 watts, bottom heating element only with 1300 watts, top heating element of 1050 watts and the grill-heating element with 2000 watts. This can be selected by the turn of the knob until the required cooking function is been obtained.

Setting the oven to work:

The index of the fascia consists of the timer and by turning the knob, the time can be set. The setting up of the timing can vary from 10 minutes to 60 minutes. The minute minder buzzes once the timer ends. For cooking stuffs like the biscuits and roasts in Indesit KP9508 EXG Freestanding Range Cooker the conventional mode suites best. In order to grill to obtain the surface of the food being browned for the foods like meat the grilling option suits best. The fan assisted cooling is best for to obtain food with even cooking. In case of the defrosting function, the fast or the normal defrosting can be opted. Rotisserie option is also available that enhances the utility of the appliance. This can be set in positions like grill, maxi grill and the maxi grill with fan option. These are the 9 different types of the instant programmes available.

Features and functions that supports the oven space:

Making is convenient is the inner space of the oven being illuminated, yes, it comes with the oven light that automatically function when the programme in on or when the doors are open. The minute minder offers an acoustic signal to intimate the end of the programme and available is the buzzer, which can be activated or deactivated based on the user preference. The doors that come with the drop down style do feature with the viewing window and is translucent.

Hob operations:

Embedded in Indesit KP9508EXG Stainless Steel Range Cooker are the five burners with different size and power to help over the different cooking functions. The automatic ignition that works with the battery power is available dedicated to each of these burners. It allows setting with the turn of the knob to high flame, low flame or the off positions. The burners of type fast that can accommodate the dishes in the diameter of 24 – 26cm, the semi fast in 16 – 20cm, auxiliary in 10 – 14 cm and Triple Crown in 24 – 26cm. All this offers the feasibility to accommodate most types of the available dish sizes. The controls are independent and for each of it come with the automatic ignition. In order to ensure the safety of the appliance comes the flame safety cut off in which case if the flame is put off accidentally the appliance automatically stops the release of the gas.

Included Accessories: Pan support and Oven pans are offered by the manufacturer as the accessories.

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Indesit KP9508 EXG 90cm Range Cooker - Technical Specification Table