Range Cooker Reviews

As the leader of home appliances, Stoves is renowned and reputed for their quality products and stunning designs. All the products from this house are made in Britain for many decades. Stoves have studiously studied the consumer patterns and have never failed to come up with appliances that are the need of the hour. It can be said that these products have reflected personalities of the kitchen space and lifestyles.
Stoves Sterling Flavours 1100DFT Range Cooker is yet another perfect example of a stylishly designed cooking range that radiates persona and performance. This appliance comes under the Sterling range. It has a mammoth capacity that creates flexibility and finesse. Let us take a closer look into the cooking range to understand the finer details.

The unit shares a dimension of 1096 millimetres in width, 900 in height and 600 in depth. This helps the oven to snugly fit into the kitchen space. With 115 kilograms in weight the appliance is free standing and sturdy. Smart Jalapeno and pure white are the colour options that are available along with it. The stove is a dual fuel one which equips one to use the gas hob and the electric oven to the efficient best. The LPG convertible kit is supplied along with this unit.

This appliance follows stringent safety measures. The FSD or otherwise known as the Flame Safety Device makes sure that the gas is cut off when the flame goes out. This prevents accidental fire mishaps. The strong door handles are crafted for comfortable use and safety from heat. The appliance is well coated with pristine enamel that makes Stove’s cooking ranges always easy to clean and maintain. This enamel coating prevents grime from sticking and staining the stove making it hygienic and bacteria free.

Stoves Sterling Flavours 1100DFT Dual Fuel Range Cooker is divided into 4 cavities apart from the gas hob. The gas hob consists of 7 burners that include the wok burner. The wok burner helps one to use the wok or make use of the high intensity heat for large vessels. Heavy cast iron pan supports are provided for good support of the utensils. The removable griddle helps in easy cleaning apart from the support. 2 small burners of 1.0 Kilowatt, 3 burners of 2.0 Kilowatt, 1 burner of 3 Kilowatt and wok burner of 3.5 Kilowatt compose the heating unit of the gas hob.

Cavity 1 – Dual circuit electric grill:

Found in the top most left hand corner the oven has the dual circuit electric grill. The advantage of this grill is that one can adjust the grill according to the amount of food making it all the more economical. Only one grill is required when the amount of food to be cooked is small in quantity saving on the energy and power. The dual grill can be used when the amount to be cooked is large in quantity as it has a capacity of 35 litres. The door is drop down enabling easy movement of the dishes. The oven has 2.7 Kilowatt power.

Cavity 2 – Multi-functional oven:

This is located in the bottom left side of the unit with a power output of 2 Kilowatt. Two telescopic shelves with five different positions are found in here. Internal light is provided for better comfort and viewing. The door hinges are in the left and gives ample space for movement of the utensils. This oven is programmable and has 9 functions. They are

• Intensive bake – ideal for high moisture content food items like quiche etc
• Conventional oven – where both the heating elements are used in the cooking process
• Browning element – suitable for food items that needs to be glazed brown in the top
• Fanned oven – perfect for cooking or baking in batches
• Fanned grill – great for thinner food as heat would be circulate thus eliminating the need to turn the food around
• Pizza settings – additional feature exclusively for pizza preparation
• Defrost  function – enables easy and effortless defrosting that keeps the food both fresh and hygienic
• Top and base heat – either of the heating elements can be used according to the cooking process requirement
• Dual grill – economises on the power used as one can make use of either the single or dual grill according to the quantity of food.

Cavity 3 – Fanned oven:

Positioned in the top right hand side of the appliance the fanned oven is ideal for quick heating. This oven uses fan to circulate the air and thus help to increase the temperature as soon as possible. It has a capacity of 59 litres and a power output of 2.0 Kilowatt. It comes with internal light too. With 5 different positions the two shelves can be put to good use for batch cooking. As the door is drop down in design it assists in easy transfer of the dishes.

Cavity 4 – Slow cook oven:

The oven is situated in the bottom right of the unit with a power output of 0.16 Kilowatt. This oven has a capacity of 39 litres and is perfect for slow roasting of poultry and meat. The internal light is absent in this compartment. The door is drop down in design with sturdy long handle.

The telescopic shelves are intelligently designed to make way for the easy movement of the dishes. The 24 hour digital clock prevents the food from getting spoilt as it keeps a tab on the cooking process. Stoves Sterling Flavours 1100DFT Freestanding Range Cooker enjoys a fine rating of double A in energy efficiency thus saving power and money. Thought this unit does not come with storage compartment, accessories such as cast griddle plate, grill pan, handle, trivet and roasting tin are provided. With one year of labour warranty and five years of parts guarantee Stoves assures the customer with a long peaceful and delectable culinary journey.

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Stoves Sterling 1100DFT Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

For over 90 years Stoves has been one of U.K’s largest and best loved cooking brand. Stoves is reputed for their unfaltering quality and panache. And with 120 call centres it is not a surprise that Stoves has won the coveted award of “Total Excellence Quality Customer Care” for 3 consecutive years. Stoves Richmond Flavours 1100DFT Range Cooker comes with a lot of goodies that include features like

• Dual fuel
• Dual circuit grills
• Electric conventional oven
• Multi functional oven with 9 functions
• Pristine enamel
• Telescopic shelves
• Clock and timer
• Internal lights
• Flame safety device
• AA energy rating

These are normally provided only in high end cooking ranges. Stoves Richmond Flavours 1100DFT Freestanding Range Cooker not only comes with such striking features, it is further enhanced with a palette of wonderful colours to choose from. Aubergine, Jalapeno, Papaya, Sushi and White are the colours to choose from to add personality to one’s cooking corner. With a dimension of 90 centimetres in height, 110 centimetres in width and 60 centimetres in depth the cooking range settles comfortably in the kitchen space.

The Gas Hob:

The top most compartments consist of 7 burners. They are equipped with automatic ignition and wok burner.  This enhances ease of use and comfort. Two small burners with 1.0 kW, 3 medium with 2.0 kW, 1 large burner with 3.0 kW along with 3.5 kW wok burners are the power rangers of the stove that help in boiling, deep frying or steaming. The accessories provided in this are removable griddle and good pan supports made of cast iron for durability and convenience. The gas burner is equipped with Flame Safety Device ensuring that the range adheres to the safety measures. This cooking range is LPG convertible too making it all the more flexible.

Conventional Oven and Grill:

This oven is found in the top left corner of the cooking range. It has a cooking capacity of 35 litres. The electric oven is powered with 1.3 kW and the grill has 2.7 kW power. The door is drop down in style. There is one shelf which can be placed in two different positions according to one’s convenience. Internal light is not available in this compartment. Dual grill is the most productive feature. This enables one to economise the power used.

Fanned Oven:

Situated in the top right hand corner of the cooking range, the fanned oven has a working capacity of 59 litres with 2.0 kW power. Equipped with internal light and 2 shelves that can be shifted around in 5 different places accentuates the thought process that has undergone in the designing of the appliance. It has a right hand door with sturdy handle bar for easy use. Fanned oven is ideal for uniform heating as the air circulates the hot air within. This helps greatly for defrosting large amounts of food too.

Multi-functional Oven and Grill:

With a power capacity of 2.0kW for both grill and oven, this compartment is found in the bottom left of the cooking range. It has a cooking capacity of 54 litres. It comes equipped with left hand door and internal light. There are two shelves with 5 different positions to choose from. This oven effortlessly handles 9 different functions. They are

• Intensive bake – ideal for high moisture content food items like quiche etc
• Conventional oven – where both the heating elements are used in the cooking process
• Browning element – suitable for food items that needs to be glazed brown in the top
• Fanned oven – perfect for cooking or baking in batches
• Fanned grill – great for thinner food as heat would be circulate thus eliminating the need to turn the food around
• Pizza settings – additional feature exclusively for pizza preparation
• Defrost  function – enables easy and effortless defrosting that keeps the food both fresh and hygienic
• Top and base heat – either of the heating elements can be used according to the cooking process requirement
• Dual grill – Minimise the usage of power as one can make use of either the single or dual grill according to the quantity of food.

Slow cook Oven:

It is yet another oven that is found in the bottom right corner of the cooking range.  It has a cooking capacity of 39 litres with a power of 0.16 kW making it ideal for slow roasting of poultry and meat. The door is drop down in style and internal light is absent in this compartment. Though the oven does not come with a storage draw, accessories such as a grill pan, handle, trivet and roasting tin are found in the oven and grill cavities.

Miscellaneous:
Features like telescopic shelves are thoughtfully added to ensure smooth movement of food and decrease in the waste of energy when the door is opened. The oven is easy on maintenance as it is fully coated with pristine enamel that enables swift and effortless cleaning. Being ranked A in energy ratings in both the cavities further enhances the fact that this appliance has been handcrafted keeping energy efficiency in mind. There is a programmable alarm and 24 hour clock which is of great help to the user while cooking. Stoves Richmond 1100DFT Flavours Dual Fuel Range Cooker comes with one year labour warranty and 5 year parts guarantee if it is registered within 30 days from the date of purchase.

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Stoves Flavours 1100DFT Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

Being in the field of home appliances for centuries have helped Rangemaster to understand the ever changing needs of today and likewise improvise on it. This has helped create appliances that are totally in vogue making way for many more satisfied customers. The Rangemaster Classic Deluxe 100 Dual Fuel Range Cooker is yet another perfect example of the Rangemaster’s innovation and product designing. They have very wisely combined the beauty of the yester years with the efficiency of the present technology. Be it in simple things such as a new colour or additional feature such as dual circuit grill, this appliance boasts of quality and style. Now let us look into its finer details.

The Gas Hob:

The gas hob in Rangemaster Classic Deluxe 100 Freestanding Range Cooker consists of a Wok burner with 3.5 kW power, 2 burners of 1.7 kW and burners with 3.0 kW and 1.0 kW power. They are well propped up by cast iron pan supports that are semi gloss. This makes it more long lasting. The wok burner is accompanied with a wok cradle that holds the vessel more securely. The gas burners are adequate to carry out various cooking processes such as boiling, steaming or deep frying at the same time.

The Grill:

The grill cavity is found in the top left hand corner of the cooking range. It is nicely fitted with a dual circuit grill. This is tailor-made for the user that can economise the power and thus help in saving. The user can choose between using both the elements or just one according to the size of the food helping. It is designed in the “glide out” fashion that enables easy movement of food.

The Tall Oven:

As the name suggests this oven cavity holds a capacity of 81 litres and is very tall in size. This is found in the right hand side of the cooking range. The door is sturdy with well fitted handles and trims that prevent the heat from radiating. This ensures that the heat is maintained well within the oven and is safe for the user too. The capacity provided in this oven is ideal for large volume cooking that saves one with a lot of time and effort.

The Second Oven:

The bottom left of the cooking range has yet another oven cavity. The cooking capacity is about 69 litres which further ensures large volume cooking. This oven has porthole door that helps one to keep an eye on the cooking process taking place inside.

Key Features:

The oven comes along with some additional features such as

• The availability of browning element is ideal for food that needs to be browned on the top only, for example bakes.
• Program alarm and minute minder greatly helps the user to keep track of the cooking process effortlessly.
• The oven light which is the internal light is a great help for easy and quick visibility
• A rating for energy – this rating reflects the efficiency of the cooking range making it more economical while in use.
• 2 years of full warranty – making it easier on the mind too.

In spite of the appliance lacking in features like a storage draw, warming zone or slow cook features, the cooking range has a huge combined volume capacity of 150 litres. This is very useful for users who need to handle large amount of food at a single time. This results in saving a lot of time and effort in the cooking process. What more, with a neat dimension of 994 millimetres in width, 614 millimetres in depth and 930 in height Rangemaster Classic Deluxe 100 Grade ‘A’ Rated Range Cooker can comfortably be placed in any kitchen space. Along with rich colours such as cranberry, matt black and cream, two additional colours rose taupe and latte have been added to the colour palette. This will augur well with even the modern interiors adding personality and style.

Rangemaster Classic Deluxe 100 Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

Baumatic comes out with very stylish and reliable products. Their tireless innovation with the help of the latest technology helps them develop the most efficient and eco friendly appliances that are suitable for today. Baumatic BT2740SS 90cm Twin Cavity Dual Fuel Range Cooker is another good example in their line of products.

Physical Characteristics:

This BT2740SS Range Cooker model is available in stainless steel finish that delights the people who like to stick to the classics. Blends to the design and completes the kitchen appearance. The stainless steel finish adds a picture of professionalism for those who are into serious cooking at home. With a height of 870 to 920 mms and width and depth of 895 and 600 mms this range fits into the 90 cms cooker range. To be even more flexible it comes with adjustable feet that can be adjusted both in the front and rear making it more sturdy and firm. The entire range is divided in three main parts. They are the hotplate, the left oven and the right oven along with them are the 2 separate storage compartment. Just below the hotplate are the control knobs. These are the knobs that help in the functioning of the plate, grill and oven. Now let us look into its special functions.

The hob:

The hotplate of Baumatic BT2740SS Stainless Steel Finish Range Cooker comes with a 5 burners. There is no need for ignition as they are electric. There are 5 burners in the top compartment as the heating zone. Out of which 2 are 1.75 kW and the other three are 3.60kW, 3.00 KW and 1.0 kW. With the help of these variations in the power of the hobs it is easy to control the heat according to the user requirement. Unfortunately this model does not come with a timer. When the hotplate is working, a red neon light is switched on to show the operation under process. With the help of the control knobs the heating can be done. In position 1 the appliance helps in warming the food, with 2 and 3 simmering of food can be performed and for cooking, boiling and frying the knob should be moved to 4, 5 and 6. Attention must be paid to the size of the pans as for achieving optimum efficiency the size should match the diameter of the hobs. The hobs tend to switch on and off during the cooking process it is mainly to achieve energy efficiency.

The right oven:

The right side compartment in this range cooker is where the grill is situated. The grill is totally variable in its width. The power of the grill is variable. There is one shelf that is adjustable in the oven. A grill pan with a rack and handle comes as an accessory along with the unit. It has a glass door through which one can have a good view on the cooking process that is taking place. The door opens as drop down which is very useful for cleaning and for placing large dishes into the grill. Below which is present the storage compartment of 10 litres that assists the utility of this static oven with grill. The gross capacity of this space is 37 litres.

The left oven:

The oven is a multifunctional oven with a capacity of 59 litres. With the internal light one can see through as the cooking process is underway. This light shines even when the door is opened. The door is a see through type as it is made of glass, making it easier to keep an eye on the progress of the cooking function. The oven door opens as drop down type. The door is removable in case of cleaning with the removable of the screws. It eases the effort of cleaning and helps in keeping dishes of different sizes. The legs are adjustable to make the oven settle firmly on the ground. It has a storage compartment with the capacity of 18 litres.

Energy Efficiency:

The energy consumption of 3.8 KW is what lets this appliance perform efficiently. The energy efficiency of the oven is rated as ‘B’. The temperature of the oven is thermostatically controlled.

Along with these features Baumatic BT2740SS 90cm 3.8 KW Range Cooker enjoys the accessories offered by the manufacturer and they are Wok stand, 3 x safety shelves, 2 x enamelled drip trays with handle, 2 x trivets, rotisserie rack, rotisserie skewer with removable handle and LPG conversion jets.

Baumatic BT2740SS Dual Fuel Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

Smeg from the house of Italy have earned the reputation as makers of reliable and durable products. They have the ability to innovate and create designs that suit the need of today without compromising on the functions and performance of the appliances. Their different product lines have been a great hit amongst the consumers like the “retro” range which recreated the golden 50’s. Smeg A4BL-6 Classic Dual Cavity Range Cooker is in line with their “classic” range of ovens. A closer look into its features will throw light on its calibre.

The Basics:

The oven is impeccably designed with dimensions of 951 millimetres in height, 1200 in width and 600 in depth. This appliance fits into the “60 centimetre” standard kitchen space making it an ideal fit for any kitchen. With its gloss black colour, this oven is a picture of professionalism and class. It has a gas hob in the top most compartment followed by the control panel. This control panel is applicable for both the hob and the ovens. Smeg A4BL-6 Dual Fuel Range Cooker has an analogue LED electronic clock and a programmer. The ignition knobs too are found here. An analogue clock is found in the control panel. There are indicators to point the end of the cooking. A timer is located to set the cooking time though one can not exceed four hours. The timer will beep but not stop the oven from functioning. Below this unit are the dual ovens. Independent grill facility is not available in this model. But the ovens compensate for the absence as they are equipped with both conventional and fan oven. Moreover, this model comes with a 5 year guarantee if purchased before December 2010 offering serenity for a very long time. Along with the guarantee, the stove enjoys double AA rating in its energy class making it all the more desirable and economical.

The Hob:

The hob comes with 6 burners of various strengths. Two burners with 1.05 kilowatt enable one to cook on small flame, which can be further increased with the use of the 1.8 and 1.9 kilowatt burners. The 4 kilowatt acts as the fish burner and the 3 kilowatt as the ultra rapid one. The pots and pans snugly fit in the hob with the help of the pan stands that are made of heavy duty material. The hob is designed in such a way to comfortably hold a wok in place. There is a teflon coated electric griddle that is provided along with the stove that passes away as a grill or as barbecue stove. For easy use Smeg A4BL-6 210cm Dual Fuel, Freestanding Range Cooker is equipped with automatic electronic ignition. The stove stringently follows the safety measures as the FSD or the Flame Safety Device system is in place.

The Dual Ovens:

Both the ovens work with the help of a thermostat. The thermostat has a temperature range of 50 degree Celsius to 250 degree for the left hand oven and 280 degree Celsius for the right hand. With the help of a light indicator one can easily understand when the temperature is kept constant. The right hand oven has an additional timer to its advantage too. This makes it easier for the user to organise and set the time needed for cooking. The left hand oven has 9 functions with a capacity of 51 litres.

The functions of the left hand oven are:

• Top and bottom heating elements – this is ideal for a large quantity of food especially for numerous trays of cookies and pastries. Here the heat is very intensive too.
• Top and bottom heating elements with fan – most perfect for roasting large amounts of meat and poultry. The fan uniformly spreads the heat and creates an optimum atmosphere for succulent roast.
• Grill element – is perfect to create the golden brown halo on pasta and bakes. Here only the top heating element works.
• Grill element and fan – creates uniform heating with greater penetration.
• Bottom heating element and fan – is for cooking that needs some time. This creates heat in the bottom which is further circulated with the help of the fan.
• Bottom heating element and the fan heating element – creates thorough heat that can penetrate into the food easily.
• Fan heating element and fan – is economical and efficient as there is no need for pre-heating. There is shorter cooking time at lower temperatures.
• Defrosting – this is a very useful function as the oven helps to thaw frozen meat or poultry that is needed for cooking. Here large quantities can be used at a time.
• Rotisserie – is of a great use as it helps the food to continuosly rotate. This is ideal for the barbecue of meat and poultry as it roasts all sides.

The functions of the right hand oven do not have as many as the left side oven. Pizza function is the most important one in this oven which is mainly for cooking pizzas. But they are equipped with top and bottom heating element , the grill, bottom heating element with fan, grill with fan and top and bottom heating element.Tasks that are most used are found in the right side oven. This oven has a capacity of 46 litres.

The Addition:

Both the oven come with catalytic liners that help keep the appliance clean from the grease and oil due to continuous cooking. At 200 degree Celsius, these liners help oxidise the grease that can be wiped away making it easy on maintenance and cleaning.

The Accessories:

Roof liners with chrome shelf is available in both the ovens. For easier cleaning one simply has to slide the roof liner out and clean.Roasting grill along with the pan and handle are provided along with the enamelled trays. The rotisserie kit is for the left side oven and the pizza stone and shovel for the right side one are provided. There is a chromium gripper which is useful to remove hot racks and tray.

With a detailed study on Smeg A4BL-6 Classic Black Colour Range Cooker it can be understood that the cooking range covers all most all the cooking needs. With efficient features that is easy on the energy and effort makes Smeg gas cooker all the more user friendly and appealing.

Smeg A4BL-6 Dual Fuel Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table