Selecting the correct, or most suitable, fuel type is an important factor in choosing a range cooker. Factors such as initial cost, location (some areas don't enjot a mains gas supply) and cooking style are all significant and importanat in their own right. For example, multifunction electric ovens offer versatility in that the cooking function can be selected according to meal being prepared, whereas gas ovens are generally more popular for more traditional 'old school' cooking due to the heat gradient produced inside the oven cavity. Induction hbs are more efficient, but gas hobs offer greater raw cooking power.
Dual fuel cookers
These are seen to offer the best of both worlds - fast and responsive gas burners over efficient and controllable electric ovens, usually fanned or multifunction. This is the most popular and indeed widely available choice of fuel combination - the vast majority of range cooker manufactures offer a comprehensive choice of dual fuel cookers.
All electric cookers
Electric cookers are powered exclusivey by electric, as their names suggests, and are ideal for prperties without a mains gas supply. They offer either a ceramic, induction or sealed plate hob alongside a combination of fanned or multifunction electric ovens - multifunction ovens offering the versatility of a choice of cooking functions that can be selected depending on the dish to be cooked. Ceramic hobs are now by and large being replaced by the newer induction hobs due to the energy efficient and safer nature of induction technology. Induction uses an electromagnet to transfer heat directly through the molecules of the pan, minimising heat loss into the surrounding environment.
Gas cookers
Gas cookers combine powerful gas burners - usually including a high power wok burner' - with one, two or three gas ovens depending on the width of the cooker. Gas cookers usually run off the property's mains gas supply, but most can be converted to run on lpg (bottled) gas, particularly useful in cases when a property has no mains gas supply. Gas ovens have the limitation of usually offering conventional cooking only, therefore not offering the versatility of their electric counterparts.
In conclusion, the choice of fuel type is largely dependent on the type and amount of cooking you'll be doing. Gas tends to be a popular choice among traditional cooks and experienced chefs, whereas electric is more efficient and more convenient for todays busy lifestyles.
Dual fuel cookers
These are seen to offer the best of both worlds - fast and responsive gas burners over efficient and controllable electric ovens, usually fanned or multifunction. This is the most popular and indeed widely available choice of fuel combination - the vast majority of range cooker manufactures offer a comprehensive choice of dual fuel cookers.
All electric cookers
Electric cookers are powered exclusivey by electric, as their names suggests, and are ideal for prperties without a mains gas supply. They offer either a ceramic, induction or sealed plate hob alongside a combination of fanned or multifunction electric ovens - multifunction ovens offering the versatility of a choice of cooking functions that can be selected depending on the dish to be cooked. Ceramic hobs are now by and large being replaced by the newer induction hobs due to the energy efficient and safer nature of induction technology. Induction uses an electromagnet to transfer heat directly through the molecules of the pan, minimising heat loss into the surrounding environment.
Gas cookers
Gas cookers combine powerful gas burners - usually including a high power wok burner' - with one, two or three gas ovens depending on the width of the cooker. Gas cookers usually run off the property's mains gas supply, but most can be converted to run on lpg (bottled) gas, particularly useful in cases when a property has no mains gas supply. Gas ovens have the limitation of usually offering conventional cooking only, therefore not offering the versatility of their electric counterparts.
In conclusion, the choice of fuel type is largely dependent on the type and amount of cooking you'll be doing. Gas tends to be a popular choice among traditional cooks and experienced chefs, whereas electric is more efficient and more convenient for todays busy lifestyles.
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