Cookers and Ovens buying guide - Geoff's club

 

Most manufacturers promote freestanding cookers in sizes ranging from 50cm up to 60cm. This unit is freestanding and can be used as an oven, grill, and hob all in one. It is designed to slide between kitchen cabinets. The feet of cookers can be adjusted to fit flush with the worktop.

Dual fuel cookers are great for gas users. They combine the speed and flexibility of a gas oven with the convenience of an electric oven.

These options are not the only ones available. There are also double oven cookers that allow you to cook in both the ovens simultaneously; single oven with separate grill; allowing for you to use the oven and grill at the exact same time; and single oven and grill. Fan ovens can be used to cook faster than traditional ovens.

There are many options to choose from when it comes to the additional features of a modern range cooker. These are some examples of the major choices:

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Conventional ovens

Gas or electric ovens are available. The heat from a conventional gas oven comes from the burner located at the bottom of the oven. The heat from an electric oven is generated by elements at the bottom and top of the oven.

A conventional oven heats up to produce a higher temperature towards its top and a lower temperature towards its bottom.

A conventional oven's heat zones make it possible to cook a variety of dishes at different temperatures. Conventional ovens can be used for traditional cooking, such as roast meat and cakes.

Electric grill

An electric grill can have one or two elements and, depending on its model, may have variable or fixed heat settings. Variable grills have heat output that can be adjusted by switching between low heat or high heat settings.

Ovens with fan assisted heating.

Fanned ovens have even temperatures because the fan circulates heat. This makes it ideal for batch baking. The cavity's heat source is the element at the back.

Fanned grilling

Available in ovens with multifunction and fanned ovens.

The heat comes from the grill element. Hot air circulates around the food so there's no need to turn while grilling. It is ideal for grilling meats, as it allows the meat to cook and brown.

Base and fan cooking

Only select multifunction ovens have this feature.

The fan circulates heat throughout the oven from the fan, which is located in the oven's base.

This is a great way to make moist dishes, where both the base and filling need to be cooked evenly.

Hotplate lids

Hotplate lids are available for some range and freestanding cookers. These lids can be toughened glass for some models or solid cast iron for our Farm style range. The safety feature on gas hotplate lids (on dual fuel or gas models) is that the hotplate burner will turn off if it is closed accidentally.

Clock and programmer for automatic programming

Minute minder

The LED hour minder/clock has a 24-hour clock display. The clock also has a minute minder function, which is used to alert you when your cooking needs attention. After the desired time has passed, an alarm will sound. The minute minder is independent of the oven. If your cooking takes longer than expected, you don't need to reset it.

Multifunctional oven

An electric oven that can perform multiple functions is called a Multifunction oven. You can choose from the following: fanned oven, conventional oven cooking and grilling.

Pyrolytic

Triple-glazed doors are common in these ovens. They can withstand high temperatures and burn excess food. Ovens can reach extremely high temperatures and lock automatically to prevent you from getting too close to the heat.

Shelve support

Many ovens have removable shelves and supports. This makes cleaning easier, especially since they can be washed in a dishwasher.

You can place shelves in many different places inside an oven to ensure that the food is at the right height.

Stay clean liners

The oven's cleaning time can be greatly reduced by using Stay Clean Liners. This special coating burns most of the fat by-products and food spillages on impact. Your oven will be cleaner and require less wiping.

Only top heat

This function is also available in certain Multifunction ovens and electric conventional ovens.

The top oven's element produces heat. The top heat is perfect for browning the tops of oven-cooked dishes.

Inner door glass

Ovens are equipped with an inner panel of glass that can be removed for cleaning.

Warming plates

Some electric range cookers include a toughened glass warming plate made of heat-resistant toughened glass. This plate is ideal for heating plates or keeping pans warm at low heat before serving.

Wipe clean enamel interior

This enamel grill or oven interior finish is durable and can be easily cleaned after use.

More information can be found in the cookers buying guides