Range Cooker Reviews

Cooking ranges come in all sizes and features. These are very useful as they handle a number of cooking operations. The range cooker normally consists of a hotplate, a griller and oven. The ovens and grills vary according to each model and company. These types of cookers save a lot of space since they are manufactured as one single unit. Britannia has been one of the leading producers of home appliances in Europe. They follow very stringent quality controls that have ensured high class products from them. Products from the house of Britannia create solutions that help solve the problems and create a lifestyle of leisure and comfort. The Britannia Dynasty XG 100cm Range Cooker is one such product. It is an appliance that boasts of easy maintenance, energy efficiency and effective features. The Cooker has a hotplate, two ovens and a grill. Let us take a closer look into its finer details to understand it better.

The Hotplate:

This is always found in the topmost compartment of the cooker. This hotplate consists of 6 knobs. They are well co-ordinated with tough cast iron pan supports. These are very useful to hold the utensils securely while cooking. Boiling, deep frying, steaming and warming can be done with the help of the hotplate. The ignition is electronic and automatic. This enables the user to effortlessly switch on without a hitch. The FSD or otherwise known as the Flame Safety Device is present. This makes sure that the gas supply is switched off automatically when the flame is not detected. This is a very important safety feature to have.

Integral Electric Grill:

The top left corner consists of the electric grill. This is appropriate for food items like lasagne and pie where there is a need for consistent browning on the top only. The telescopic shelf runners show how much of thought has gone into the positioning and designing of the same. They are intelligently placed for easy movement and maximum heat.

Electric Oven:

The lower left corner of the cooker consists of the electric oven. Britannia Dynasty XG Dual Fuel Range Cooker has 9 different functions making it multi-functional. The oven is fairly large as it has an area of 60 centimetres. It has an automatic programmer. This enables hassle free operation of the oven for the user as one need not keep in mind each time the settings. The minute minder helps the user keep a virtual eye on the cooking process without actually standing there physically. This makes it straightforward and easy. The “quick start” instantly increases the heat for cooking. This enables the oven to be prepared for the cooking operation immediately.

Secondary Oven:

The right top corner houses the second oven. This is equipped with four functions and has an area of 40 centimetres. This is a perfect size for a secondary oven. This oven is ideal for roasting and slow cooking. The fanned oven helps spread the heat uniformly over the oven. It has a rotisserie which is ideal for split roasting of poultry and meat.

The Additional features:

• The cooker has triple glazed doors. They are thick and this prevents the doors from getting hot. Therefore it is cool to touch even while in operation. Unfortunately, these doors do not come with viewing windows.
• The stay clean liners are useful for easy cleaning. When heated up to 220 degree Celsius the grime and oil are cleaned effortlessly due to these liners as they are evaporated.
• The energy efficiency is rated as ‘A’ making this model more effective and efficient in conserving energy.
• The storage draw is found in the lower right cavity of the unit. One can easily store the accessories and keep it out of the way.
• Three colour options come with this unit. They are white, stainless steel and black. These colours are traditional and easily merge with the kitchen spaces. The maintenance is straightforward and simple too.
• The appliance is sturdy and firm as they come with levelling feet that can be adjusted.

Britannia Dynasty XG Freestanding Range Cooker is simple and elegant. The gas hob comfortably handles the cooking tasks of steaming, boiling and deep frying. The two ovens along with the grill provide adequate variety in cooking operations for a family unit. With user friendly features such as cool touch doors and catalytic liners this range is friendly and straight forward for use making it effective and valuable.

Britannia Dynasty XG Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

Caple is well known for its high class products that spell style in every dimension. The experiences gained over so many years in business have helped Caple serve their customers better. In-depth thinking and environmental considerations make products from Caple all the more appealing. Caple has been able to recreate life-styles that reflect the personality of the user. Caple Culina CR9206IV Dual Fuel Range Cooker is a perfect example of fully fledged appliance that is effective and appealing. A closer look into its finer features will help explain the characteristics.

The Basics:

The Range cooker from the house of Caple stands tall on steel legs. These legs are adjustable so that it can be positioned firmly on the ground. The colour is very pleasing and appealing to the eye. Being neutral in shade helps the cooker to merge easily in the kitchen. Caple Culina CR9206IV Ivory Finish Range Cooker is a dual fuel one and is equipped for LPG conversion too. It is generous in its dimension as it shares a width of 900 millimetres. The unit consists of a gas hob and two ovens that are multi-functional along with a storage compartment.

The Gas Hob:

Located in the top most plane of the cooker, this hot plate consists of 5 burners. There is a triple ring wok burner that is ideally suited for cooking in the wok. 2 semi-rapid burners, a single rapid burner and a single simmer burner makes up for the gas hob apart from the wok burner. This wide variety helps the user to easily handle processes like boiling, steaming, deep frying or simpy warming the dishes. The ignition is straightforward for use as it is an auto electronic ignition. Flame Safety Device or otherwise known as the FSD is present in the stove that makes it all the more safe and sound. With the help of this device the gas connection is switched off automatically when the flame is not detected. The cast iron pan supports hold the utensils very securely. Just below the gas hob is the control panel. The control knobs for the various operations are found here. The programme timer is displayed here.

The Main Oven:

With a capacity of 51 litres, the main oven is situated in the left hand side of the gas cooker. This capacity enables the oven to handle a family sized meal effortlessly.  It has an electronic timer that helps the user keep track of the timings of the various dishes to be cooked. This information is displayed in the control panel of the stove. It is a multi-functional oven that handles 8 different functions effortlessly. From light heating to conventional heating one can make use of the oven. This helps in warming dishes to blind baking tarts and pies. The turbo base heat helps to handle items like pizzas. There is full grill and a turbo grill. The eco grill enables to save energy when the amount of food cooked is small by using only one heating element. In addition to this, one can thaw the frozen food instantly for either further cooking or immediate consumption with the help of the turbo defrost. This helps the food to remain hygienic and nutritious. Moreover with a big capacity, this oven has 2 shelves with support racks. This enables the user to cook in batches for a large amount of food requirement.

The Small Oven:

Situated in the right hand corner of the cooker range, the small oven holds a capacity of 31 litres. This is ideal for small amount of food that needs to be handled. This oven is equipped for four different functions. The top and base heat elements can be operated separately according to requirement. The light heat oven is useful to keep food warm till needed. The rotissiere grill enables one to roast meat and poultry to perfection. In here, the food keeps rotating so that it is uniformly cooked. This oven has one shelf with support rails that helps in batch cooking.

The Additional Features:

• There is a wide storage compartment found below the ovens. This is sufficient to keep accessories secure and out of the way too.
• The oven doors are cool to touch because they are triple glazed doors with heat reflective glasses. This prevents the heat inside the oven from passing over keeping it easy to handle and safe.
• The grilling is closed door enabling the heat to remain intact thus making the process more effective.
• The cooling fan is tangential. Being centrally located, the fan in able to uniformly cool the oven.
• Viewing window is available in both the doors enabling the user to see the cooking process. These windows have sealed inner door glass that make sure the heat is well-trapped inside itself. This helps to conserve energy and keep it safe for domestic use too.
• The handle bars are ergonomically designed. It is long and sturdy making it easy to open the door without much hassle.
• Accessories such as 2 grill pans with handle, 2 enamelled baking trays and 1 rotisserie rack is provided along with the unit.

Guarantee:

Just like all products from Caple, this cooker ranger comes with a 12 month warranty on all the parts and labour. Caple Culina CR9206IV Freestanding Range Cooker is an absolute delight for any beginner or professional.

Caple Culina CR9206IV Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

Over the decades, Belling has earned the reputation of being the leader in the home appliances sector due to their dedicated efforts and hard work. Reputed for high class quality products and innovative designs, these products have become style statements in many a home. With wide knowledge of the consumers and the trend, they are able to launch products that create solutions and catch the eye. Belling Country Classic 100E Freestanding Range Cooker belongs to the Classic Series and the following is the review of the same.

The Dimensions:

Dynamic and aristocratic in the colour of anthracite, Belling Country Classic 100E Dual Fuel Range Cooker easily catches the eye. It reflects the style of yesteryears traditional stove. With a dimension of 900 millimetres in height, 996 in width and 600 in depth and a weight of 89 kilograms this stove stands sturdy and firm. The entire unit is coated with easy clean enamel. This makes it low on maintenance. The cleaning is trouble free and straight forward with just a wipe with some hot soapy water.

The unit comprises of a gas hob followed by the control panel. The lower compartment comprises of a grill and two ovens. The LED displayed clock and the minute minder keeps track of the time required according to each recipe and food. It aids in reminding the user when the task is complete.

The Gas Hob:

This gas hob is fully ceramic in nature. It is a picture of sleek and stylish stove. There are 5 zones including the warming zone. Apart from that, there are 2 burners with a power of 1.2 kilowatt, and one burner each with 1.8, 0.7 and 2.2 kilowatt. There are no cast iron pan supports or a wok burner. The utensils have to be flat bottomed for proper use of the hob. Automatic ignition too is not provided.

The Electric Grill:

Placed in the top left corner of the cooker range with a capacity of 31 litres, this electric grill is equipped with a power of 1.8 kilowatts. There is one shelf that can be placed in two different positions. The cavity is ideal for browning food or for creating a crisp exterior. There is no viewing window but the door has a large ergonomically designed handle for easy use. The door is ‘drop down’ in style allowing for easy movement of the dishes.

Conventional Oven:

This is the most useful and much used utility in most of the kitchens. In this cooker range, it is situated in the bottom left corner right under the grill. It can hold a capacity of 52 litres making it very sufficient to handle the needs of a family. The power output is 2.0 kilowatt and has been rated as ‘A’ in the energy efficiency. The door has a viewing window and is drop down in style. The large handle is designed for comfort and safety. There are 2 shelves with 5 different positions that enable batch cooking and help vary the heat intensity. In here, one can bake cookies, cakes and tarts. The heat in this cavity is very high and intense.

Fanned Oven:

Found in the top left cavity of the cooker range, the fanned oven comes with a capacity of 54 litres. The main difference with the conventional and fanned oven is the presence of the fan. This helps the circulation of hot air which in turn is useful for uniformed cooking. This is good for slow roasting of meat and poultry. This oven is perfect for defrosting large amounts of food too. Defrosting in this manner ensures that the food remains hygienic and bacteria free. This too has an energy rating of ‘A’. The viewing window is present allowing the user to see the cooking process inside the oven. An internal light too is provided for easy viewing. Two shelves with 5 positions are provided for more flexibility.

Belling Country Classic 100E Anthracite Range Cooker has a storage shelf that keeps accessories such as grill pan, trivet etc out of the way and yet easily accessible. This cavity is found right under the fanned oven compartment. Accessories such as trivet, handle and grill pan are provided. Completely coal grey in colour, this unit is easy on maintenance and cleaning making it a heavy duty one. Belling promises 12 months of guarantee on the parts and labour too. This cooker range has all the makings of a family stove with the variety of grill and ovens.

Belling Country Classic 100E Range Cooker – Product Specification Table

This EKM90460X 90cm Range Cooker is yet another perfect example of Electrolux’s innovative designing. Not to be left far behind, the small families too now can enjoy the joys of different cooking all in a single unit. This appliance is not massive in size but is as effective as the large units. It comes with catalytic liners for easy cleaning and cool touch doors to name a few user friendly features. A closer look into the cooker will throw light upon its finer details.

The Basics:

Electrolux EKM90460X 90cm Dual Fuel Range Cooker comes in fully stainless steel exterior. This helps greatly in keeping the appliance looking as good as new for a very long time. This stainless steel exterior helps in simple and easy maintenance. It shares a dimension of 920 millimetres in height, 900 in width and 600 in depth. This makes the unit fit snugly into the 60 centimetres slot easily. Furthermore, it is sturdy and strong as it weighs about 113 kilograms. The range cooker is a dual fuel unit.

The Gas Hob:

The hotplate consists of 5 burners. They are high powered crown burners that are effective and quick to heat. The simmer burner is a single unit that enables slow warming of the dishes, the 2 semi-rapid and 1 rapid burner is ideal for the main cooking and deep frying. The single cook burner is multi-functional. Though there is no wok burner, the cast iron pan supports can securely hold a wok and other utensils too. The ignition is automatic making it all the more straightforward for use. The appliance comes with gas safety thermocouples that immediately switch off the gas connection in the absence of flame. This prevents accidental fires due to negligence making it all the safer.

The Cavities:

Both the cavities of the Electrolux EKM90460X Stainless Steel Range Cooker consists of oven. The oven on the left is slightly larger than the right side one and is ideal for use for large quantities of food. The controls are fully automatic. With the help of the timer, the user can be sure of perfectly cooked food without being physically present always. The operations are easy to handle as the controls are rotary in nature. There are catalytic liners that help absorb the grime and oil at very high temperatures making it easy on cleaning. Both the ovens have internal lights that help in easy viewing. Furthermore, the doors do come with window that enable one to see the cooking process in progress. These doors have 2 panes of glass that enable them to be cool to touch even while functioning. This helps the user to open the doors without much hassle and hurt.

• The range offers much versatility with the presence of double oven.
• There is a fanned oven and a multi-functional one too.
• The fanned oven helps reduce the cooking time as they heat up much faster. The heat is spread uniformly around the oven creating perfect dishes that are homogeneously cooked.
• The multi-functional oven acts both as a conventional one and a fanned oven.
• The conventional oven gives the benefit of top and base heat making it intensely hot. This is ideal for baking cakes, cookies and bread.
• This oven can perform 10 cooking functions.
• There is pizza setting that ensures perfect pizzas in a jiffy.
• One can make use of the top and bottom heating element separately for uses like browning dishes like lasagne and warming plates.
• The grill too comes handy for melting cheese to a golden brown or for defrosting food items.

The Electrolux range cooker does come with a one year guarantee of on parts and labour. Overall, the stove is endowed with good features that are effective. Except for the energy efficiency which has much to be improved as it has been rated as ‘B’ only in both the ovens.

Electrolux EKM90460X Stainless Steel Range Cooker – Specification Table

In today’s world of limited area and kitchen space dual fuel range cookers are a blessing in disguise. The appliance cleverly blends the need of the stove and oven. The ovens from the house of New World are stylish yet serviceable. Anyone looking for a good oven can look into New World DFT91 Dual Fuel Range Cooker and to get a closer look at the oven is the review that follows.

The Basics:

The dual fuel range cooker is a large uncomplicated appliance with raised legs. With a dimension of 898 millimetres in width, 600 in depth and 900 in height, it weighs about 80 kilograms. The cooker is designed in the continental format and creates wholesome capacity for large amount of cooking. It is enabled with a LPG conversion kit. The FSD [Flame Supervision Device] is provided thus fulfilling the legislative requirement making it all the more user friendly and safe.

The Hob:

New World DFT91 Stainless Steel Range Cooker is divided into two parts. The upper berth consists of the gas hob which has 5 burners. There are 2 burners with 1.75 Kilowatt power, 1 burner each with 1 and 3 kilowatt respectively. The gas hob boasts of a wok burner too which is empowered with 3.5 Kilowatt. The wok ring is provided as an accessory with which one can use wok for cooking or even big utensils. For holding the vessels securely matt cast iron pan supports are provided. For ease of use and comfort the gas hob comes with auto ignition.

The Ovens:

The lower berth consists of a large size oven. The oven is equipped with a single circuit grill too. It has been rated as A in the energy class making it all the more energy efficient and economical. The oven uses the hot air technology to increase the temperature inside. This is the best way to ensure uniform cooking that is fast and effective. The oven comes with a single wire shelf that enables batch cooking. The drop down door gives more room for easy movement of the dishes and the oven light makes visibility better for comfortable cooking. The electronic clock and the minute minder come handy to keep tab on the dishes while cooking. The storage compartment is provided in the bottom of the cooker range that helps store accessories such as the grill pan and the double ring wok that comes along with it.

The Bottom Line:

New World DFT91 Freestanding Range Cooker is a straightforward appliance that fulfills the utility aspect productively. The New World guarantees the cooker for 12 months against all the parts. Along with this surety, one can simply enjoy the culinary journey without any excess baggage as it is economical on the purse and energy and works beautifully well.

New World DFT91 Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table