Range Cooker

[everylittle]

Am in the process of buying a range cooker. Was opting originally for a gas hob electric oven combi but have noticed some nice looking electric oven with ceramic hob versions. Anyone have any pros and cons on these to help me choose? Thanks

[Ethel]

Is it a proper range oven - always on, providing heat and water , or just a fancy mock up look a like that cooks in the same way as any other electric cooker?

[gina32]

i have got one that has both ceramic and gas top and electric ovens and it works quite well

[everylittle]

Hi Ethel. Sorry I didn't make that bit clear......its a 'fancy mock' one !!! Double oven and 90cms wide....

[Ethel]

I have a standard cooker with a ceramic hob - my last two cookers have been ceramic - I could never go back to gas with all those fiddly bits to clean.

However, my friend has an induction hob and having used hers that will definitely be my next hob type. If only my cooker would hurry up and die - it'll probably go on for years.

[everylittle]

Thanks Ethel. Dont think I can afford an induction topped one but they certainly look good.......

[Toleman]

Im a kitchen fitter and induction is raved about.

inductions draw a lot of power and so would the whole electric range.

Make sure your wiring is up to scratch

[gucciman]

I'm a gas engineer and i think you should buy a full Gas one, ovens and hob.