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Would you love to have a Range Cooker in your kitchen but have always thought that you could never afford? Well now you can! Contrary to popular belief, you can bag yourself a good range cooker for less than an arm and a leg and without breaking the bank or taking out a second mortgage! Here I am going to give you my top 5 budget buy range cookers.

The first on my list is the Flavel Aspen 100cm Dual Fuel Range Cooker – AP10FRSP. The cooker compromises a double electric oven, separate adjustable grill, eight gas burner hob with adjustable flame settings and enamel pan supports, left hand side oven is thermostatically controlled fan oven with interior light, right hand side oven is thermostatically controlled static oven with interior light, easy clean enamel ovens, digital clock and storage compartment.

Flavel Range Cooker

Second on the list is the Indesit 90cm Dual Fuel Range Cooker – KP9F11SKG. The cookers features include a single conventional electric oven with variable grill and interior light, 68 Litre capacity, 5 gas burner hob including a Wok burner on cast iron pan supports, automatic ignition and safety flame supervision device. You also get a LPG convertible hob kit as well if you wish to turn your hob from Gas to LPG.

Indesit Range Cooker

Coming in third is the Baumatic Single cavity 90cm Gas Range Cooker – BC190.2TCSS. The cooker includes a host of features including conventional gas oven with interior light, gas grill, flame failure safety device for oven hob and grill, 5 gas burner hob including wok burner and heavy duty cast iron pan stands, thermostatically controlled grill, double glazed removable door glass for easy cleaning and minute minder.

Baumatic Range Cooker

In a comfortable fourth position is the Electrolux 70cm Dual Fuel Range Cooker – EKM70150X. The Electrolux includes single electric oven, variable grill, 1 large left front gas burner, 1 medium left rear gas burner, automatic ignition of gas burners, Rotitherm roasting and mechanical minute minder.

Electrolux Range Cooker

Bringing up the rear in position 5 is the Leisure 100cm Cuisinemaster Dual Fuel Range Cooker – RCM10FRSP. It’s features include 5 gas burner hob including wok burner and electric hot plate to keep cooked food warm for eating, cast iron pan supports and burner caps, glass lid with auto shut off, separate grill, fully programmable fan oven, separate conventional oven, interior light in both ovens, removable inner door glass for easy cleaning and programmable digital clock.

Leisure Range Cooker

All of these Range Cookers come in at less than £680, and the cheapest is only £529! Now that’s a bargain if you ask me!

Whatever your style, with a Rangemaster Range cooker you can change the face of your kitchen forever. Rangemaster Range Cookers, as the name suggests, come in a range of different styles, so whether you’re looking for something traditional and homely, or sophisticated and contemporary, they’ll have something to suit you. Whilst they might have an eclectic selection of cookers, Rangemasters are still noticeably distinct and unique in the kitchen environment; if you’re got a Rangemaster Range Cooker then people will be able to spot it instantly, and that’s most definitely not a bad thing.

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Rangemaster Range Cookers are designed to make Range Cooking a pleasure, not a chore, and there’s no doubt that they succeed. Over the years Rangemaster have garnered a reputation for both quality and quantity of features, so you know that when you’re buying one of these culinary wizards you’re getting a great deal. On top of that, Rangemaster are one of the most recognised brands in range cooking, which should give you all the confidence you need in your new appliance; you know there’s going to be the customer support base there to help you should you need it.

Our favourite Rangemaster Range Cooker is the Rangemaster 110cm wide classic LPG with Chrome Trim. On this range cooker both the ovens and the hobs are powered by gas, saving you money and giving you an authentic cooking experience. Effortlessly stylish and classy, this range cooker represents the pinnacle in LPG range cooking, coming with 5 burners and 2 oven compartments, so regardless of how many people you’re catering for at your latest dinner party, you’ll have all the food ready on time. With this Rangemaster Range Cooker you can be the king of your very own Come Dine with Me!

If you’re looking for a Range Cooker that represents a departure from the norm, offering something a little bit different from the leading brands then you might want to take a look at a Belling Range Cooker. Belling Range cookers have been available on the market since the early 20^th century, meaning they’ve got both heritage and the tenets of being made by a thoroughly experienced manufacturer. Despite being one of the lesser known brands, Belling is actually one of the most popular appliance manufacturers in the country, so you can be confident that when you buy a Belling Range Cooker you’re getting great value coupled with brilliant quality.

Belling Range Cooker

Belling Range Cookers are available in a wide variety of different styles, including Classic, Country and Gourmet, and range in size from 90cm up to 110cm. Classically styled and big on features, Belling range cookers represent the pinnacle of range cooking technology; they’re the perfect addition to your kitchen environment. As usual we have a favourite Belling range cooker, a prodigious title which goes to the Belling 100cm Country Classic Dual Fuel Range Cooker. This Belling range cooker is one of their most impressive models, coming packed with features to make your life in the kitchen less stressful.

It comes with 8 variable gas burners, so you’ll never be stuck for a hob to cook on, along with a conventional oven and a separate fan oven, giving you more cooking options than you could ever wish for. It also boasts an LED clock and a minute monitor, so you can nail your cooking times to perfection and eliminate any worries about over or under cooking your food. If you value your time in the kitchen then a Belling Range Cooker is the ideal culinary pal to keep you and your family fed.

Fancy yourself as a bit of an amateur Gordon Ramsey? Or maybe you’re actually Gordon Ramsey? Either way, when you’re cooking you’ll want the best, and that’s why today we’re going to look at Britannia Range Cookers. Britannia Range Cookers represent the pinnacle of culinary esteem; they’re regarded by those in the know as some of the best cookers on the market, and with very good reason. They’re built with the needs of chefs in mind, so their features are focussed on delivering the best results every time you cook. If you’re the kind of person who holds big dinner parties and doesn’t want to stress or worry about having everything ready on time, then you need a Britannia Range Cooker.

Britannia Range Cooker

Britannia Range Cookers come in a variety of different styles too, so regardless of your kitchen’s ethos and aesthetic there’ll be one to suit you. Whether you’re at home in a traditional, country-style kitchen or at the cutting edge of contemporary design with lashings of stainless steel, you’ll be satisfied with what Britannia have to offer. Unlike some other manufacturers, Britannia put an emphasis on build-quality too, which is why Britannia Range cookers are amongst the most reliable available anywhere today.

Our favourite is the Britannia 150cm wide Dual Fuel Classic Range Cooker with Fish Burner and Chef top. If you’re thinking that sounds like a mouthful, well, you’re right, but you’ll be enjoying some seriously tasty mouthfuls with this Britannia Range Cooker too! With its classic styling it represents the perfect blend of cooking tradition with modern technology. You’ll never be short of hob space either, because this Britannia Range Cooker comes with 6 separate burners, alongside the dedicated fish burner and chef top. If you want the ultimate in cooking, then you need a Britannia Range Cooker.

Looking to introduce some serious Italian style into your kitchen? For that perfect combination of design flair and brilliant usability you need a Smeg Range Cooker, probably the most attractive type of range cooker on the market today. Think of a Smeg Range Cooker in the way that you’d think of a Ferrari; ultimate performance coupled with ultimate style, to create one of the most desirable range cookers anywhere in the world. These might sound like very lofty assertions to place at the rather sturdy feet of the Smeg Range Cooker, but there’s no doubt that they’re warranted! A range cooker is an essential culinary tool for any serious kitchen impresario; if you’re looking to impress guests or simply enjoy your own kitchen at its best then you need a Smeg Range Cooker.

smeg range cooker

The designers at Smeg have long been ensuring that Smeg Range Cookers set the standard for range cooking – they’ve been at the top of the pile for nearly 20 years and they don’t look like sacrificing that title any time soon. Smeg have a protracted history in the range cooking field, and their experience in manufacturing these appliances is evident in every aspect of a Smeg Range Cooker. As usual, we have a particular favourite from the Smeg range – this time it’s the Smeg 90cm Dual Fuel Range Cooker. This isn’t just any old appliance; this is a range cooker for those who are serious about their style and conscious about their cooking.

This appliance boasts a plethora of features aimed at making your culinary life as simple and as easy as possible. The oven comes with 9 separate functions and an enormous 7 litre capacity, so however many people you’re catering for you can be confident that your Smeg Range Cooker will have no trouble handling all the different dishes in one go. On top of that (quite literally) it has 6 different burners with heavy duty pan stands; however many dishes you need on the go at once, the Smeg Range Cooker will be able to stand the heat. Get your hands on some serious kitchen style now, with a Smeg Range Cooker.

Range cookers don’t have to bankrupt you – the solution for those wanting an affordable culinary giant is a Baumatic Range Cooker. Baumatic Range Cookers combine classic Italian design with practicality and reliability, to deliver a product that will always delight and never disappoint. Baumatic spend lots of time and money researching the latest cooking methods to ensure that Baumatic Range Cookers aren’t just up to standard, but lead the field in affordable range cooking.

Have you got a big family? Maybe you’ve just got loads of friends you need to cater for at the same time? Either way, a Baumatic Range Cooker will suit you. Tired of not being able to enjoy more than 4 hobs in one go? Again, a Baumatic Range Cooker is for you! But which cooker out of their fabulous range do you need? Well, let’s take a look at one.

Baumatic Range Cooker

More specifically, we’re going to look at the Baumatic 90cm dual fuel range cooker. This boasts a 5 burner gas hob on the top and a fan oven with a grill down below, which should easily cater for all your cooking needs. If you’re into your Asian cuisine then this Baumatic Range Cooker will suit you – it’s got a dedicated Wok burner along with a rapid burner, so your stir fries will be done in seconds! The grill has some fancy features too – it’s controlled via a thermostat, giving you complete control over your grilling; you’ll never have to worry about burning that toast again. Unless you like it burnt, in which case you’ll never have to worry about not burning it.

This Baumatic range cooker is the perfect iron giant for anyone who wants the best on a budget. Italian styling combined with renowned reliability delivers a product that belies the cheap price. Revolutionise your kitchen with this Baumatic range cooker.

Here at Range Cookers Direct we love nothing more than talking about Range Cookers. Which is handy, because that’s exactly what we’re going to do. Today we’re going to focus on one of my personal favourite brands of Range Cooker; the Neff Range Cooker.

Neff are renowned for their attention to detail when it comes to cooking; their team of researchers spend months painstakingly testing their appliances for optimum performance, so you know that when you choose a Neff Range Cooker you’re going to be getting the absolute best. Neff’s focus is on making cooking a pleasure, so a Neff Range Cooker is the perfect partner for any aspiring chef, providing them with the features and finishing touches they need to set them on the road to their first Michelin Star.

Neff Range Cooker

Whilst I love Neff Range cookers in general, I do have a favourite! That award goes to the Neff 100cm dual fuel range cooker (F3470N0); a culinary behemoth that takes cooking to the next level. Featuring a huge 6 burners, this Neff range cooker is perfect for those who aspire to their very own Come Dine With Me experiences, providing easily enough hob-space to cater for a huge party of people. I have so many friends that this range cooker is really my only option.

Neff Range Cookers don’t just excel in practicality though; they’re style icons of your kitchen too. They crafted from stainless steel and have a timelessly fashionable design that will fit in perfectly with any theme or colour scheme. The size means that the Neff Range Cooker features an impressive 3 oven compartments, giving you ultimate control over your cooking.

If you’re looking for a new centrepiece for your kitchen then you can’t go far wrong with a Neff Range Cooker; they’re pretty much perfect!

Range cookers might only be a small niche in the wide world of cooking, but that doesn’t mean you’re limited in what you buy – there’s a heck of a lot of choice out there. With that in mind, we’re going to bring you a quick review of our top 5 range cookers currently on the market.

5. Kicking off our countdown is this 80cm Range Cooker from stalwarts of design and style, Smeg. It comes with 5 hobs alongside 6 functiong settings – it’s the ideal beginner’s range cooker. – SUK81MFX5

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4. In at number 4, and moving up in size, is this 100cm Range Cooker courtesy of Britannia. With a total capacity of 47.3 litres, you’ll have no trouble fitting all your food in at the same time. – SI10XGCDLS

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3. Our bronze medal goes to another Britannia range cooker, although this one has a whole 10cm on the last. Both grilling and cooking is fan-assisted, so you won’t be standing around for hours waiting for your dinner to cook! – SI11XGCSLXC

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2. Just missing out on top spot is this effortlessly stylish offering from Smeg. Offering 9 functions and a 51 litre capacity, this Range Cooker is perfect for the aspiring chef. – A4BL-6

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1. Our winner this time around is this stunning 150cm range cooker from Britannia. With its classic styling, a fish burner and even a chef top, this is the ultimate range cooker for your kitchen. – SI15TC7CLSC0

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We’ve covered the history of your favourite appliance, the range cooker; but what’s in store for that hefty culinary heat source? We’re about to find out, as we look into our kitchen crystal ball.

One of the main criticisms of range cookers has been their energy consumption (let’s be honest, whether yours is a gas range cooker or an electric one, it’s more than a little bit thirsty). As ever in life, problems are merely opportunities for solutions, and herein lays the latest potential development. Aga have created a range cooker that has the potential for being run entirely on bio fuel, eliminating carbon emissions and helping the environment. Some stattos have calculated that the average Aga uses as much gas in a week as a standard cooker does in 9 months, which is, in all fairness, pretty ridiculous; these latest developments though go some way to allaying those fears.

Range Cooker

We’ve covered developments in fuel, but what about developments in actual technology? Well, details are thin on the ground, probably because the research is; scientists seem to have bigger and better things to focus on than how to cook a roast dinner! That’s their loss. One speck on the horizon though is laser cooking. You read that right; laser cooking. It sounds like something straight out of Star Trek, but the technology is out there; it’s just a case of commercialising it for the consumer market. How would laser range cookers work? Obviously we can only speculate, but the answer is probably: very well indeed! Prototypes and concept models currently work by having 3 lasers positioned around the food, which is placed on a central cooking tray. The lasers are focused by the chef, and then cook the food quickly and without mess. There’s no chance of zapping your fingers off either; the lasers are completely safe!

So there you have it – the future of range cookers. We’re sure that you’ll agree, things could hardly be more exciting.

If you’re into your cooking then you’ll already know all there is to know about range cookers, right? Or maybe you think you do. But do you know the history of the range cooker? Do you know where that fancy food preparer sat proudly in your kitchen came from? Well you will, after you read this! Try not to get too excited.

Ranger cookers are far more mighty than standard cookers, but unsurprisingly their history is rather more succinct; they’re a development of the standard cooker; a deviation in the cooking timeline if you will. If we put on our archaeologists hat, we can trace the history true range cookers back to 1777, a year after the US’s independence from Great Britain. An enterprising young gent called John Flavel established a foundry specialising in ‘vapour baths’, inspired by the spas of Leamington. He soon realised though that his vapour baths, with a few minor tweaks, would work rather well as stoves; thus the range cooker was born.

Range Cookers

Shortly after, in 1803, the entire operation moved to Leamington, and one of the world’s first factories dedicated to the range cooker was constructed. The expansion enabled Flavel’s son to develop his revolutionary ‘kitchener’, essentially the father of all range cookers. Made from cast iron, the ‘kitchener’ could cook pretty much anything you could throw in it; any which way you wanted to cook it. Soon, range cookers were in the homes of the rich and famous across Europe.

After the end of the First World War, electricity became far more widespread, allowing for further developments in the exciting world of range cookers; namely the inception of the electric range cooker. I did warn you it was exciting. From then on, range cookers have continued to grow and grow (both literally and figuratively) to become what they are today: the perfect choice for the aspiring chef with a bit of cash to splash. But what’s in store for the range cooker in the future? Next time we turn up the heat and find out. Stick a fork in me, I’m done.