Range Cooker Reviews

Flavel brings in many new products which features differently and each of which are unique in style and design. This model is a great competitor to many of the outstanding models in the market and it shows itself with the silver finish housing. The highlight of this model is that it runs 100cm in width, consists of 8 burners, conventional oven, the fan oven and even the grills. The following is the review of Flavel FN10FRSP Dual Fuel Range Cooker which gives you more details of its functions.

Overview:

This model in the dimension of 900mm in height, 1000mm in width and 600mm in depth. This double oven range cooker functions with the dual fuel. The height of the appliance is adjustable as it comes with the adjustable feet making it easy to install on any floor conditions. The ovens does have glass door and all the four cavities are been equipped with the drop down doors with the handles that are horizontal. In this dual fuel operation the ovens are electric and the hobs are functioned with the gas fuel. This is an all together a freestanding construction.

Hob and its features:

Flavel FN10FRSP Freestanding Range Cooker is been equipped with the 8 burner hob of which 2 are simmer, 4 are of standard size and 2 others are for rapid burners. The hob does consist of 4 enamel pan supports which are dishwasher safe. The simmer burners can be used to slow cook the food and it is also suitable for the delicate food stuffs. The standard burners are for the standard cooking which comes with the medium flame. The rapid burners are the ones that are apt for quick boiling and more commonly used for the hard food stuffs.

Ovens and its features:

This model comes with the double oven which is a combination of different use with different performance. The left oven is the conventional type which is suitable for the general cooking and the right oven is the fan oven. It also comes with the separate grills for the professional use and to obtain the classic toast of the grills.

Product features:

The ovens consists of 5 shelf adjustments which gives added flexibility as it can combine the two as one and can also split the one into two. It has LED minute minder which gives audible signal on the completion of the programme. The ovens consist of the enamel liners which keeps the stains away during the splashes and spills.

The hob features with the automatic ignition which lights up the hob in just a twist of the knob. It comes with the FSD flame supervision device. This ensures the safety of the appliance. It works automatically by sensing the flame that goes out and it instantly cuts off the gas supply. This is an enhanced safety which is a must to such appliance.

Added to these is the presence of the storage compartment that operated with the drop down door and it can be used to store the pots and cooking accessories.  Flavel FN10FRSP Silver Finish Range Cooker does come with the automatic illumination during the functioning of the ovens or when the door is been opened.

Energy efficiency:

Both the ovens show the energy efficiency of grade ‘B’ which is about 30% better than the lower grade.

Flavel FN10FRSP Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

Hoover the proverbial name in the home appliance segment. Their worldwide presence has made them more popular. More than a century experience has made them develop products that fulfil the requirements of the users. Their stable innovation of quality products with the introduction of many features sets them as unique as ever. Range cookers come into its product category and Hoover HPD 90/1NX Freestanding Range Cooker is one among the models which has great look coupled with features and function. The following review brings you more details of the product.

Product Appearance:

This model at the outset looks stylish with the black housing. It has 2 ovens one with large capacity which is the main oven and the other is the secondary with smaller capacity. It does have a hob with 5 ring burners and a storage drawer. The doors are made of glass which acts as a viewing window. The overall dimension of Hoover HPD 90/1NX Black Colour Range Cooker is 900-920mm in height, 900mm in width and 600 mm in depth. The key features are the multi functional oven with LED electronic programmer, cast iron pan support and the triple ring burner.

Hob Details:

The hob of this model consists of 5 burners and it functions with the gas fuel. Each of these burners is with different powers. One of which is the triple ring burner which suits for wok cooking. Two of the burners are rapid ring burners and the other two are the semi rapid ring burners. The features of this hob are impressive and it stands competitive with most other models.

• The cast ion pan supports are heavy duty iron pan which supports well and it gives a stable surface for any saucepans.
• It can be put to function with the electronic ignition control which comes with the integrated control knobs and it allows a single handed operations.
• Another interesting and a safety feature is the flame failure safety device which automatically cuts off the gas supply if it senses the flame being extinguished automatically.

Main Oven Features:

This part of the range cooker is a multi functioning oven which gives it 8 different functions. It also consists of 2 shelves and 1 baking tray. The operations are with the LED electronic programmer. It has the capacity of 51 litres which is good enough for the complete family needs. The various features and functions of this space are as follows.

• It works with the grill function effectively.
• The integral fan cooling system gives it even cooking with its even air circulation.
• It comes with the double glazed door which protects the steam inside from escaping.
• The oven light illuminates when it is functioning and when the door gets opened.
• The various cooking functions are the fan cooking, conventional cooking, top element cooking and the bottom element cooking.

Secondary oven features:

This is a conventional oven which uses both the upper and the lower heating element to make the cooking process and it is best suited for the slow cooking and the lengthy cooking process. It also works well with the grill function. This model comes with the single shelf and a single baking tray and the capacity is 31 litres. The various features of this model are as follows.

• It is been equipped with the integral fan cooling system which circulates the air evenly and it also keeps it away from the developing condensation on the door.
• It has catalytic liners which makes cleaning and maintenance easy.
• The door belongs to the double glazed type and it has a drop down handle.
• The oven light is available that helps to see the cooking process easily.

Miscellaneous:

Hoover HPD 90/1NX Dual Fuel Range Cooker is been able to install in any floor conditions with its adjustable feet. The control system has a clock of 24-hour version. It does have a storage draw that adds to the user convenience. The energy efficiency is been rated as grade ‘B’ which  is about 20% better than the grade ‘C’ rated appliances.

Guarantee:

Hoover gives the guarantee advantage for 5 years for parts and this is activated on registration of the product after the purchase of it.

Hoover HPD 90/1NX Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

Baumatic is a trend setting brand and its functional ability and the ergonomic strategy brings in more followers day by day. Eminent designs and the architect show up their work in each of its products. They make life easier and more interesting. Spread across the globe in over 46 countries it is the proud owner of many products. The home appliance segment has many products that define the strength of the brand. The following is the review of Baumatic BCE920SS 90cm Twin Cavity Range Cooker above in which the product details are been explained.

Model Overview:

This BCE920SS Electric Range Cooker is been equipped with many features which have a simultaneous cooking of different items. It serves the whole family cooking and delights the chef with its efficiency. It is been equipped with 5 zone ceramic hob which functions with different power levels and a couple ovens. It does have a warming drawer as well. It takes a freestanding construction and operates with dual fuel.

Design Details:

With the stainless steel finish this appliance is a pro and looks confident to handle any cooking challenges. Baumatic BCE920SS Freestanding Range Cooker takes the dimension of 885-940 x 900 x 600 mm which corresponds to the height, width and the depth while the height is variable and can be adjusted to confidently install even if the floor conditions are uneven. Both the ovens are located adjustment. The doors of the ovens opens as drop down and the handles are present horizontal in the sleek design.

Control Panel:

Each of the cooking tools has different controls and they can be independently programmed. The main over and the secondary oven has each 2 controls which are the thermostat control knob to set the temperature for the programme and the other is the oven function knob which allows you to select the function. The hob surface with 5 cooking zones has different power levels and separate selection knobs.

Cooking modes in BCE920SS:

The 6 cooking modes available in this appliance are the following and so it is rightly called as the multifunctional appliance.

• Defrost mode – This is where the fan runs without producing much heat and the food that is been defrosted comes to the room temperature.
• Fan oven – This cooks with the top and the bottom heating elements and the heat here is evenly distributed and so it gives uniform cooking without the transfer of the aroma and taste to the other food stuffs cooked together.
• Conventional oven – This is the traditional cooking style in which the heat is obtained from the top and the lower elements and this function is highly suitable for roasting and even baking.
• Grill with fan – This is the cooking system which uses the top heating element. Perfect go for making of steaks, hamburgers and vegetables.
• Centre grill – this function cooks normal grilling with the use of the inner heat element and it gets into the food directly which is good enough for making bacon, toast and meat.

The hob functions:

The available 5 cooking zones where the hob is made of ceramic these have individual residual heat indicators. The available zone power and functions are as follows.

• A single 2.10kw hyper speed zone which accommodates the pan of 210 mm
• A couple of 1.20 kw hyper speed zone with the ability to accommodate 140mm
• A single 1.00 kW and 2.20 kW power zones with the size 140mm and 210mm respectively.
• All of these have separate knob controls and they function to give the best efficient cooking solution.

The ovens:

The left oven which is the multifunctional one comes with 6 functions and it has the capacity of 20 litres and 64 litres as the net and the gross capacity. The features here are the interior light, viewing window and inner door glass which also ensures ultimate safety in the appliance.

The Right oven:

This is the conventional type of oven which gives 3 functions and it shows the capacity of 35 litres and 43.5litres as the net and the gross capacity.

Other product details:

The buzzer is available that will intimate the end of the programme which will last form about 7 minutes and turns off automatically. It can be stopped by pressing the function button. Changing of the programme timer with addition or reduced time is possible and the programme can also be cancelled if required.

Baumatic BCE920SS 90cm Stainless Steel Range Cooker shows efficiency rating as grade A, which is the highest and the following are the accessories that is been supplied along with this product and they are Enamelled baking tray, 3 safety shelves, Trivet, Wipe clean enamelled baking tray with handle, Removable side racks and Ceramic hob scraper.

Baumatic BCE920SS Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

A good combination of design, quality and performance brings out this uniquely designed range cooker. Mercury as usual gives it a bold statement of competitive appliance in the market with its enriched features. Mercury 1200 Dual Fuel Range Cooker consists of a wide hob, two ovens, a separate grill and a storage which is a right appliance of the gastronomic experience. The answer to the question of what makes it unique is its outstanding features of

• Heavy duty stainless steel shelving
• Separate robust dual element grill
• A seal of quality
• Hi-fi style controls
• Soft touch storage drawer

They transform to bring out the best in the range cooker and serves to support the preparation of any kind of recipes.

Overview:

Mercury 1200 Grade ‘A’ Rated Range Cooker is equipped to function with the power of duel fuel and it takes the engineering for freestanding. The overall dimension of this model is 920 to 945mm as height, 1190mm as width and 700mm as depth. It consists of a grill and 2 ovens along with the storage drawer. Mercury gives a wide colour or finish choice to the consumers and they are snowdrop, ash black, ocean, truffle, purple haze, blueberry, oyster, liquorice and stainless steel.

The Hob:

Mercury 1200 is Equipped with the 5 burners with different size and power in this hob. The power of the burners present in this hob are 3 x 3 kw, 1 x 1.7kw, 1 x 5 kw. It works with the gas power and features with the automatic ignition. The wok burner is designed to provide even heat and is suitable for the large sized pans. It also makes cleaning easy. The minimum and the maximum recommended pan size for the various burners are 120mm to 250mm.

The left hand oven:

The left hand oven is a multifunctional oven which is programmable. The multifunction includes fan, fan assisted and the conventional cooling. This oven can be used for varied purposes and the functions of the same are

• Defrost – This operated with the fan to circulate the air and the defrost with the is oven is done with the door closed. Items like dairy foods, meat and poultry can be defrosted in this oven before it is being cooked.
• Fan Oven – This mode is suitable for cooking function like baking which gives even distribution of heat.
• Fanned grilling – This allows the meat and the fish to be grilled for the crispy finish and it done with the door closed.
• Fan assisted – This is a complete cooking function suitable for roasting and baking.
• Convention – This is the range which bakes in the lower half of the oven and is suitable for roasting and baking several items.
• Browning element – This present element is used to brown and crisp cheese topped dishes.
• Base heat – This function gives a crisp up the bases and is suitable for pizzas and pastries.

Right Hand Oven:

This is a fanned oven which circulates hot air and the recommended cooking temperature for the fanned oven is simple and is less than the conventional oven. It allows setting the thermostat and the function with the rotary knobs dedicated to the function of this oven.

Other cavities:

The other two cavities present are the grilling and the storage compartment. The grill belongs to the slide out type which is a separate robust dual element grill for the crispy finish. The storage compartment is a soft touch drawer which does not have handle to operate.

Miscellaneous:

The various accessories that is been supplied are 3 standard shelves, 1 drop down shelf, 1 telescopic shelf with runners, 2 sets of side supports. The efficiency of Mercury 1200 Freestanding Range Cooker is been rated with grade ‘A’ for both the oven functions. This model is sure to impress the chef and is great to hold it to meet the requirements of the family cooking.

Mercury 1200 Dual Fuel Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

Kitchen has always remained as the most active place for many. The warm glow of the stove and the delicious aroma of home food can bring nostalgic memories. Smeg has tried recreating the same in their model ‘Classic SUK92MBL5 Range Cooker’. The gas hob is a picture of modern stoves but recreated with the magic of yester years. Let us take a closer look to understand the finer details of Smeg SUK92MBL5 Dual Fuel Range Cooker.

Overview:

This model has been designed with the neat placing of the cooking hob, control panel, main oven, auxiliary oven and the storage compartment. These entire put together is this model of 90cm which has the double oven and the gas hob taking the housing in black colour. It works with the dual fuel and does show the energy efficiency of AA rating. Smeg Classic SUK92MBL5 Freestanding Range Cooker takes the dimension of 900mm, 698mm and 540mm which corresponds to the height, width and the depth of the appliance.

The Hob – features and functions:

The gas hob has the trapping of the modern kitchen unit. The performance is effective and useful and if it had pan supports and wok burner it would have been a perfect ten on ten range to have in the kitchen for many more warm moments in life. Incorporated are the 5 burners which different power and size and each of them specialises to hold the vessel of different size. The details of the same are as follows.

• Rear left and the rear right burners with the power of 1.75 kw can accommodate the vessel size of 16cm-24cm as minimum and maximum.
• The front left burner with the power of rapid 3.0 kw suitable for the vessel size of 18cm to 26cm as the minimum and maximum.
• The front right has the power of 1.0 kw suitable for the pan size of 12cm to 14cm as the minimum and maximum.
• The centre triple crown with the ultra rapid 3.5kw suitable for the pan size of 18cm to 26cm.

Control panel:

The control panel is as usual present in the front panel with has a main oven thermostat knob, main oven function knob, auxiliary oven with thermostat knob and the separate control for each of the burners. The man oven thermostat knob functions by turning the knob in the clockwise to set the required temperature that starts from 50 degrees C to 260 degree C where as the main oven control knob gives you control over the oven light and the various types of functions like the upper and lower heating element, grill element, grill element together with ventilation, lower heating element with ventilation and the ventilated heating element with the ventilation. The controls for the auxiliary oven are together with the thermostat and the type of function. The electronic programmer is with the small display which gives the list of functions like the minute counter key, cooking time key, end of cooking, increase and decrease time key.

Main oven:

The main oven comes with the capacity of 57 litres and delivers 5 different functions. The door belongs to the drop down type and the various functions are Grill, Cooling fan, Roasting/grill pan. It has 2 chrome shelves and a non-stick tray.

• The upper and lower element only is the conventional cooking which is best suited for the baking of cakes.
• Grill element is a sort of rapid cooking and is suitable for browning of foods.
• The fan with grill element suits to cook wide range of foods, chops and even sausages. It reduces the drying out in food and gives an even distribution of the waves.
• The fan with lower element is a speedy cooking process which is suitable for all types of cooking and it can be used to browning of foods.
• Circulaire is a combination cooking of fan and the circular element which supports uniform heat distribution and is generally quicker than the normal functions.

Auxiliary Oven:

This is the secondary oven with a capacity less than the main oven and has 27 litres it comes with 4 functions and make it complete with a door that opens as drop down. It consists of roasting or grill pan, grill mesh, grill pan handle and a chrome shelf. The various functions of the auxiliary oven are as follows.

• The upper and lower element is a conventional method of cooking and is best for cake.
• The grill element for the browning of food and for the smaller quantities it is suitable.
• Lower heating element if for the extra browning at the base which is great from pastries, pizzas.
• The top element with the grill is best for the speed up process of grilling.

Miscellaneous:

Given the advantage of large storage space which runs at the base of both the ovens. It can be accessed by pulling on the top edge and it is quite obvious to store all the cooking accessories and also been used as the warming but the materials that are flammable need to be avoided. Smeg SUK92MBL5 Black Colour Range Cooker is a double ‘AA’ rated for its energy efficiency. It proves to be multifunctional and serves the great utility for the family use.

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