New World NWDFMRCR 60cm Freestanding Dual Fuel Cooker - Cream

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Key specs – Size : 100 x 58 x 91cm (WDH); Fuel : Commercial kerosene; Ovens : A-rated boiler, 47-litre main, 34-litre lower; Hob : Cast-iron hotplate Catalytic self-cleaning Catalytic liners absorb fat spills and splashes, then break them down and burn them off during high-temperature cooking. Choose a good brand such as Belling, New World, Smeg, Bosch, Hotpoint, Cannon, Stoves, Zanussi and others to ensure that it will last you for years to come. Cookers should be investments and that is why it isn’t a decision to be made on a whim.

In fact, electric cookers use energy more efficiently than gas cookers, especially if you go for one with an induction hob. An induction hob heats only the metal of the pans, so no heat is lost from the zone directly into the air. Range cookers come in a range of standard widths, from 50cm to 150cm. The most popular size is 90cm, which tends to come with three cavities (tall oven, second oven and grill), but there are also plenty of four-cavity 100cm and 110cm models to choose from. Bold colour and elegant design define this 90cm range – but behind the eye-catching finish you’ll find plenty of practical features to get excited about. For one, its digital programmer provides an at-a-glance display of your selected oven function and temperature, which is very useful if you’re cooking dishes that need precision. Settings on offer for the main oven include pizza, fast preheat, defrost, bake and grill, while the second oven adds four functions, a grill and a rotisserie option.Finally, look for ovens that are easy to clean. Many feature pyrolytic cleaning, which burns grease off at high heat or have catalytic liners that use the heat of the oven to break down grease, reducing time spent cleaning the cavity. Others have enamel coatings which are easier to clean than bare iron. The best range cookers to buy 1. Rangemaster Professional Deluxe 110 DF: The best large-scale range cooker If you aren't sure what you want yet, f ind out more about the differences with our guide to gas cookers vs electric cookers . Best freestanding cooker features to look for

The 600DF, from British brand Stoves, is a 60cm dual-fuel cooker with a large 65-litre fan-assisted oven below and smaller 37-litre static oven and grill. The grill is of the open-door variety, which is said to allow air to circulate so the food is grilled rather than baked. Aside from having the usual temperature range (100˚C to 250˚C), the main oven also features a defrost function. Both ovens have very accurate temperature regulators, which is a big bonus if you’re a baker. They also heat up to full temperature within a few minutes. Another bonus.It features a conventional main oven with 54L of cooking space, plenty of room to cook up a Sunday roast for the family. Being a conventional oven, the top of the cavity will always be the hottest, so it comes in great for cooking multiple dishes simultaneously that may require slightly different temperatures. The top cavity of the cooker houses a variable grill with two heat settings, so you can adjust the heat to suit your dish and size, it’s the perfect way to finish a dish with a tasty crisp top. The cooker also has a gas hob with four burners. There’s a variety of burner sizes to suit your different pots and pans. Enamel pan supports add a touch of class to the hob but also offer great durability for long lasting use. Add in a storage drawer and an induction hob and you have a hard-working range that’ll make a great centrepiece for your kitchen. Again, though, the ovens only have enamel linings, however, so you’ll need to give it a good scrub from time to time.

The hob has five burners in four different sizes so rest assured you’re never likely to run out of cooking space even if whipping up a Henry VIII-size banquet. The larger burner will also accommodate a wok ring while the two side burners are perfect for installing the optional griddle plate. The hob is of the induction variety and features five zones, including a 27cm central plate for large frying pans and woks. As is the case with all magnetic induction hobs, you might need to change some of your existing aluminium pots and pans for steel-bottomed ones. Key specs – Size: 89.8 x 60 x 89cm (WDH); Fuel: Electric; Ovens: A+-rated 115-litre fan; Hob: Five-zone induction hobKey specs – Style: Dual-fuel; Width: 60cm; Number of ovens: 2; Main oven capacity: 78 litres; Fan assisted: Yes; Grill: Integrated oven/grill; Storage drawer: No; Timer: Yes; Hob: 4 gas burners; Energy rating: A