Range Cooker Reviews

Hotpoint EG902GX Dual Fuel Range Cooker does exactly that, offering a cooking range and oven – all in one. This cooker sizzles in its stainless steel exteriors and is a picture of professionalism. Sharing dimensions of 90 centimetres in height and width and 60 in depth it is very compactly designed and fits warmly into one’s kitchen space. With stainless steel coating maintenance of this cooker is easy and straightforward. This acts as a double shield to provide germ free surface too. The gas stove is well protected on all sides and has four sturdy legs to keep the range firm on the surface of the kitchen.

The cooking range is divided into three parts. The topmost is the gas hob that enables steaming, deep-frying and boiling of food. The lower half is divided into the main oven and the secondary oven.  Let us take a closer look into all the features that this cooker offers.

The hob:

With strong iron cast support for pans and five Triple Crown burners this hob is most effective in its functions. The advantage of a Triple Crown burner is that it enables uniform distribution of heat regardless of the pan size or type. This in turn reduces the cooking time taken. Therefore it is a win win situation as one can cook faster with greater savings on energy. The strong iron casts comfortably holds the vessels on to the burners. Even woks are easy to use with the help of these supports. This stove functions on gas as its medium. For the comfort and ease of use, it comes with auto ignition that enables the users to operate the hob effortlessly.

Safety feature – The gas hob comes with the flame failure device that automatically switches off the main gas supply when flame is not detected.

The main oven:

Hotpoint EG902GX Stainless Steel Range Cooker is generous in its spacing and is designed as a “7 chef pizza” oven. This allows for cooking in generous amounts. Large dishes are easily accessible across the door especially as they are of the “drop down” types. With the “drop down “doors more space is provided for the movement of food and dishes. The oven is electronically controlled. The main oven has a volume capacity of 54 litres. The power for the oven is supplied from the mains and has been rated “B” in the energy class.

The functions of the main oven:

• It is most ideal for making gratin, pastries and pizza. With the help of the fast cooking feature, one can be assured of crisp pizzas and fragrant pastries that are both delicate and delicious. It is possible for multi cooking too with the help of the main oven as one can make appetising gratins that promise crisp base with golden toppings. For simple roasting and browning one can make use of the grill feature too.
• Fast cooking is a special feature that comes with Hotpoint range, which prepares the oven to get ready for cooking without the need for preheating. This is done with the help of energetic and efficient distribution of heat.

Secondary oven:

This oven is found on the right hand side of the main oven and is slightly smaller than the main one. The cooking capacity of the oven is about 36 litres. The oven type is electric in nature. The door type for this oven too is the “drop down” type allowing for easy movement of the dishes and food. Two grills and one oven pan is provided as accessories along with the stove.

Overall, Hotpoint EG902GX Dual Fuel Range Cooker is handsome and reflects a very stylish personality. The oven is slim in design and fits neatly in the kitchen. With all the basic functions in place the range is easy to handle and user friendly too. Catalytic liners that help the oven to clean by itself are not present in both the ovens. Timers and storage shelves do not feature too. However, attention is paid to safety norms and qualities that aid cooking and conserve energy. And with a 5 year warranty for all its parts and efficient after-service from Hotpoint assures a trouble free culinary journey all the way.

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Hotpoint EG902GX  Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

AEG-Electrolux C41029G-M 90cm Range Cooker is one great example of their philosophy. Designed to recreate the classic look of the old fire stove, a look into its finer details will tell why this Range cooker from AEG-Electrolux  sizzles. It is rated as “B” in the energy class thus proving once again that this model takes their role of being eco friendly.

The basics:

This C41029G-M traditional looking range cooker comes in stainless steel finish, easily merging with the rest of the appliances in the kitchen. With dimension of 90cms as height and 89.9 cms of width and 59.9 cm depth, this range cooker snugly fits into the kitchen space. Sticking to the basic colour and size makes it easier to keep the cooking range clean and compact. It also improves the safety and the ambience of the room. AEG-Electrolux C41029G-M 90cm Stainless Steel Range Cooker is about 103 kgs in weight which assures that it remains firm and sturdy even during its functioning. This particular model is divided into two parts. There is a hotplate unit and the main oven unit.

The hob:

This unit is in-built in the range cooker. It features with 6 burners each with different power and ability. It is divided into the front line and the rear line. In the front the left zone is the wok burner, the right and the middle zones are simmer burners. On the rear side is present the semi-rapid burner in the left, rapid burner in the right and the oval burner in the middle zone. The hob comes with the cast iron pan support. The entire surrounding area has eco clean enamel coating which aids in the cleaning process and thus saves a lot of time too.

Controls:

The cooking can be controlled by a set of knobs that are present in the control panel. There are 8 knobs for the 6 hot plates and 2 oven operations. There is an indicator that lights up when the cooking zone is in operation. 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 oven:

This AEG-Electrolux C41029G-M Dual Fuel Range Cooker model is perfectly designed to reflect the old traditional oven which had ample place to fit in different dishes and uniform heat to bring out the cooking at its best. This oven doubles up as a grill too. The entire capacity of the oven is adequate for a family. The oven has internal light which enables the user to see the progress of the cooking process. When the door opens the same illumination is provided too. The entire range has eco clean enamel coating interiors which help in easy cleaning and maintenance of the same. The various oven features are

• Conventional cooking – This mode produces heat from the top and the bottom elements and it offers traditional cooking even which is best suited for making of breads and cakes.
• Fan operation – Unique with this model is the Ventitherm fan operated cooking that softly circulates the hot air throughout the oven space and this makes sure to avoid transfer of flavours, hot and cold spots. This mode is one of the economical cooking style.
• Base heat cooking – In order to get the base finish crispy this model helps to offer heat from the bottom element and is ideal for slow cooking.
• Top heat cooking – Heat transformed from the top element suits making of lasagna or pie.
• Rotitherm roasting – In this model the air comes from the top element that cooks competitive to rotisserie and suitable for roasting meat, poultry or potatoes.
• Multi-functional oven – With the combination of fan cooking and the conventional cooking it gives 10 different functions to bring perfection in cooking.

Miscellaneous:

Enriched with the safety features AEG-Electrolux C41029G-M Dual Fuel, Grade ‘B’ Rating Range Cooker comes with the gas safety thermocouples that automatically stop the flow of gas when the flame is put off accidently. The doors of this model are double glazed in the quality of Isofront which is a multi layered glass panes. It also has heat reflective coating that keeps the heat inside without escaping. The interiors of this model are diamond glazed enamel finish that makes cleaning the residues simply by wiping it away. The shelves in the oven features with auto stop anti-tip chrome type that made of wire shelves which can be pulled out fully with a smooth rolling action.

AEG-Electrolux C41029G-M Stainless Steel Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

Falcon has been UK’s front runner for manufacturing professional catering appliance. With the help of this expertise, Falcon has been ably guided to come out with innovative and stunning appliances in the domestic market. Being a part of the AGA Range master Group it has been well supported resulting in innovation and improvement progressively. All the kitchen products that Falcon has come out with stand apart in their style and stature.

Every part of Falcon 1300 Dual Fuel Range Cooker has special features that need a mention. The gas range cooker has been divided into 5 parts. There is the hot plate, followed by the rollout grill, the left hand and right hand oven, then of course quite thoughtfully designed storage space to add to the utility value of this kitchen product. A more detailed look into the range cooker will illustrate the reason why this appliance has effortlessly found place in one’s hearth and heart.

The hotplate:

This is found in the top most compartment of the cooking range. It has automatic ignition feature which makes it simple and easy to use as there is no need to search for a lighter. The hotplate has 5 hobs in total. With more number of cooking knobs one can speed up the process of cooking or enable a multi task process effortlessly. The entire hotplate is Stainless steel making it easier on cleaning and maintenance. The burner base is of aluminium and the head is coated with enamel. Just a wipe with CIF or any cleaning agent will do the magic of having a squeaky clean hotplate. There is an enamel coated cast iron pan support. This matt finish stand sufficiently supports the various sizes of pots and pans and is definitely a heavy duty one. The cooking range uses gas as the fuel. The 3 hobs of 3 kilowatts can handle most of the regular cooking. For very heavy duty cooking there is a hob empowered with 5 kilowatts.

This is ideal when using large and thick pots and pans too. And for simple reheating one can make use of the 1.7 kilowatt hob. A stainless steel wok ring is provided along with the hot plate to enable safe and convenient cooking with wok so that steaming; braising, stir frying or deep frying can be effortless done. The hotplate is equipped with flame safety device which has now become compulsory in most countries. This enables the gas stove to automatically switch off when it senses that the burners are not functioning.

The roll out grill:

This is quite unique to this cooking range. The grill is powered with 2.3 kilowatt. This is very useful for browning food.  The grill has two heating elements. They can be either operated together or just one side according to the heating requirements. There is a neon indicator that shows the grill is in operation. With four standing adjustments, the grill can be placed ideally for individual dish settings.

The left hand oven:

This is an oven which is specially designed to act as a multi functional one too. There are two heating elements on the top and bottom of the oven along with the oven fan and fan element. It is electrically powered with 2.5 kilowatts. The oven has a capacity of 62 litres. This is very generous and enables large size cooking. The oven has 380 millimetres in depth and height and 429 in width. It has a temperature setting knob and a function selector to assist in choosing the cooking process and the temperature needed. An indicator will glow till the temperature needed is set. After which the light will blink as long as the oven functions. The energy rating for this oven is B. The Multi-functional feature found in the left hand oven comes with defrosting, fanned grill and fan oven functions.

The right hand oven:

This is an oven with the fan only. It is electrically powered with 2.5 kilowatts. The feature of a fan oven is to circulate hot air continuously. This enables faster cooking at a lower temperature. This is very beneficial for cooking large amounts of food and can use several shelves at a time too. The temperature normally set in this oven is always 10 degrees less than the normal level. This oven can hold a capacity of 67 litres in all. This is ideally suited for a very large family. The dimensions of the oven are 380 millimetres in height, 429 and 409 in width and depth. This is ideal for use especially for beginners till they get a hang of it. The oven has a rating of A in the energy level.

Other Features:

Browning element – To turn out dishes that are crisp and golden brown this grilling function is very useful. The dishes that can be kept inside should be of the size 340 millimetres by 340 millimetres.

Base heat – This is yet another helpful addition to the feature. Whether it is to turn the pizza base crisper or for a nice golden quiche this heating element found only at the bottom will make it sizzle.  Slow cooking of the casserole too is possible with only the bottom element working.

Fan assisted oven – With the top and bottom heating element and a fan for assistance enables the oven to do some very intensive cooking which is pretty fast. The trays would have to be swapped without fail as the bottom tray would get more heat than the top one.

Heavy duty oven shelves – There are 4 standard oven shelves and it is possible to adjust one shelf which is the drop system. They are very tough and durable and easy to clean too.

Catalytic liners – Falcon 1300 Freestanding Range Cooker has these liners which actually absorb the grease and dirt. At 200 degree Celsius this grimy dirt is burnt off. This feature enables a very low maintenance and cleaning time.

Storage draw – There is a compartment to store the accessories of the cooking range at the bottom of the appliance. This is very thoughtfully designed to keep the oven trays and cooking utensils together in one place.

Accessories – Front plinth with five shelves which include a deep shelf are provided along with the oven. The wok ring comes as an accessory too.

Guarantee – The Falcon gas range comes with a generous three years of guarantee on their product so that one is at peace for a long period of time.

So in general one can conclude that Falcon has used its expertise in professional cooking while designing this product. Though features like a see through door or buzzer are not featured in Falcon 1300 Black, Cream Colour Range Cooker, they have covered all the aspects of cooking varied dishes.

Falcon 1300 Dual Fuel Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

With over 40 years of experience, Beko has been the manufacturers of home appliances. They have marketed their products all over Europe. Keeping in mind the safety and environmental standards the products are manufactured with the latest technology and equipments which is ISO 9001 certified. Striving for the number one spot Beko, has been dedicated in launching products that are excellent in terms of both design and purpose. A closer look into Beko DVG593 Gas Range Cooker will throw light on the special features and specifications.

The Basics:

Beko DVG593 Freestanding Range Cooker comes in two colours. For those who like to have a kitchen of elegance and class there is pristine white (DVG593W) to choose from. With the stainless steel(DVG59S) finish option one can create a kitchen that is stylish and professional to look at. This promises trouble free maintenance too. When unpacked the unit stands tall at a height of 90 cms and depth of 70 cms and it easily fits into the 50 cms width making it apt for any kitchen cabinet plan. The net weight of the product is about 49 kilograms making it very sturdy on the ground. With adjustable feet it further enables the unit to stand firmly on the horizontal surface. Now let us look into its special functions.

The Hob:

The Beko DVG593 Double Oven Range Cooker has 4 burner gas hobs of three different sizes. There is a single burner of 18cms, 2 of 20 cms and one large burner of 22 cms. Either natural gas or LP gas is used to ignite this hob. It comes with auto ignition. These knobs come with safety feature in them as the gas valves are lockable.

The Top Cavity:

This top compartment can be converted as a grill or can be used as a conventional oven too.  The grill has a power capacity of 2 KW which is very adequate for a family spread. The grill pan with rack and handle are the accessories that come along with it. If used as an oven, it has a capacity of 16 litres. The power of the oven too is 2KW. There is one shelf in the top cavity that helps cooking in two batches if need be. There is no internal light in the top cavity. But then the oven door is a see through one as it is made of glass. This enables the user to have an idea on the progress of the cooking process. The entire interiors are painted with easy clean enamel. This is off a great help as it enables easy cleaning and maintenance.

The Main Cavity:

With a capacity of 41 litres, the main cavity is a conventional oven with a power of 2.5kW. This is a very generous size oven and would suit all the family needs. There is no storage compartment in the oven but it comes with two shelves that add flexibility while cooking. The door like in the top cavity is made of glass and is see through. This enables the user to know what is happening inside the oven. And in addition to it, there is an internal light that illuminate the interior while the cooking process in going on. The light switch is found in the control panel which can be switched on and off according to one’s convenience. The interiors here are coated with easy clean enamel paint which notably helps in keeping the oven clean and bacteria free. The glass door is removable which further assists in the cleaning of the oven.

Other features:

• The main oven and the top oven with grill are thermostatically controlled. This thermostat is found in the control panel. Range of 1 to 7 is found in the gas mark level. Various foods have different gas mark level which can be used accordingly.
• The door opens vertically from top to bottom. The door remains a little tilted to avoid any spillage while opening the door.
• All the ignition knobs are auto ignite and have lockable gas valves in them. The Flame Safety Device helps to automatically cut off the gas supply when it detects that the flame is extinguished. This is a safety feature that is fast becoming a necessity and a very useful one nevertheless.

Along with these convenient features the appliance comes with a 12 month guarantee from the date of purchase.

Beko DVG593 Stainless Steel, White Range Cooker – Technical Specification Table

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