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BCD925SS

February 4, 2016 by rcuser

The Baumatic range cookers are renowned for their elegance and style and the BCD925SS is no exception, its modern and minimalist looks really set it apart from a lot of the other range cookers out there and it has the features to back up the looks. This is range cooker for someone that wants a very high quality look and feel to there kitchen with a modern feel.

Will It Fit In My Kitchen

The all important question before you get too into detail about the features are the dimensions. It could be the prefect cooker for you but if it doesn’t fit it’s not going to work out. The dimensions of this model are pretty standard and should fit into a lot of kitchens, it’s a medium size range cooker. The dimensions are as follows:

The Height is 94mm that can be altered a few millimetres either side
The Width is 90mm
The depth is 60mm

These dimensions are pretty standard UK kitchen measurements but check before you make your purchase!

Style And Design

Baumatic are all about style, a lot of thought goes into there range cookers making sure that they add a bit of wow factor to your kitchen as well as cooking capability. The BCD925SS is a modern style range cooker that is finished in a stainless steel finish that will look good with most styles of kitchen no matter what colour. The hob is a very clean robust design that looks like it can hold its own with a lot of use. The pan stands are thick cast iron with a flat no fuss finish. The controls are stainless steel and hide themselves well on the front of the cooker. A really nice little touch is the manual temperature gauge that gives it a feel of quality and style as well as differentiating it from the other range cookers on the market. The front to the cooker looks simple and modern with two doors, unlike most range cookers that have four separate cavities. A really stylish range cooker that will add glamour to your home.

The Features

This might look like a range cooker that is build for style and looks and not functionality for day to day cooking. It certainly is not, it is packed with a lot of great features that will make life so much easier for you in the kitchen and give you more time to relax with friends and family.

The 5 Burner Gas Hob

The gas hob has mixed size burners that offer plenty of power. The largest is the central wok burner for Asian style cooking. This is complemented with two medium and two small burners for your other pans. Again it looks great with nicely designed enamel a pan stand. Not a bad hob that will stand up to plenty of wear and tear.

Left Hand Oven And Grill

This is the main oven and has a decent capacity at 59 litres. This is an electric fan oven that can be used as a conventional oven as well with elements at the top and bottom. There is a programmable timer for setting accurate cooking times as well as a light to keep a close eye on your food as it cooks. This oven doubles up as a grill which is fairly useful. Again this is not the best main over for this level of range cooker, the belling range cookers offer a lot more.

Right Hand Oven And Grill

On this model there are only two cavities which does limit your flexibility a bit when it comes to oven space. The right cavity is a combined oven and electric grill with variable heat and a conventional electric oven. There is a light that enables you to monitor the food as you cook. The capacity of this oven is an ample forty two litres. I have to say that this is not the best auxiliary oven in this price range with other manufacturers offering much more functionality.

One thing that most range cookers offer you is four cavities if you include the storage that can all be set at different temperatures which offers great flexibility. This model does not offer this but it does offer good space.

Summing It Up

This is a range cooker that looks great but I’m not sure that it offers mane of the benefits that most offer. With two ovens that double up as grills you can quickly use up your space as you would with a conventional cooker and the hob is fairly standard. For someone who is looking for flexibility in a range cooker this is not the one. If you are looking for style and are not too worried about the functions then it is a great purchase. It looks great and really sits apart from the crowd when it comes to style. It comes down to how you will use your cooker. One thing we haven’t mentioned though is the build quality and this is good. The Baumatic brand has a great reputation and this means what this range cooker does offer it does well. It does come with a good warranty of two years with a five year parts warranty.

If you are looking for pure style and looks then this could be for you.

BE10DUFK

February 4, 2016 by rcuser

Let’s take a look at the Beko BE10DUFK range cooker. This great value range cooker really offers a lot of great features for the money and will be a great addition to the kitchen without breaking the bank.

The Beko BE10DUFK Review

When you are considering a range cooker it is well worth having a good think about what you are going to use it for. If you are going to throw the dinner in the oven most nights or maybe slow cook a casserole then once in a blue moon cook a roast for the family you may be spending a lot of money for something you will never use. If this is the case then buying a Beko range cooker is the answer for you. You will be buying a well built range cooker that performs very well and covers ninety percent of families needs with ease whilst making a huge saving. The Beko BE10DUFK gives you all of the space you need for large meals whilst having a good energy rating and looking great. You’ll also have money left over for other things!

Style and Design

The Beko BE10DUFK looks great, the hob is a robust design that looks like it can take a lot of wear and has a nice finish. The design of the front of the cooker is very modern with straight lines and nicely defined oven doors. The controls are set nicely into the top of the front and are well made adding to the modern design. This is a great looking modern style range cooker that will sit well in most kitchens, the black gloss finish will fit with most units.

Will It Fit In My Kitchen

The Beko BE10DUFK is a free standing unit that will fit into a lot of kitchens quite easily. It is a medium sized range cooker that may not fit well in really small kitchens but if you have a medium size kitchen upwards you should have no problem at all.

The dimensions are below:

Height is 900mm which can vary a few millimetres either side depending on how the feet are adjusted
Width is 1000mm
Depth is 600mm which is the standard depth of UK work tops

The Features

Below we will run through the Beko BE10DUFK features. This model has pretty basic features but all of the necessary things you need on a cooker. If you want a lot of extra frills and gadgets then it would be worth looking at some of the mid range models. This has the features for the every day family cooking not the budding chef!

The 7 Burner Gas Hob

This is a good hob for a budget model, covering all of the things you need in a large hob set up. The seven gas burners are a mixed set if sizes starting with a large Wok style burner just to the left of centre for all of the pans that need a lot of heat, something not many of the budget models have. The other six burners are a good mix of small and medium sized burners that will kick out enough heat for a mixture of sized pans. This gas hob gives instant heat and is very controllable, a really great hob for the money.

The Main Oven

This is a great electric fan oven that has a good capacity to cook most meals and will not need the auxiliary oven except for the biggest meals. The fan oven gives you brilliant heat distribution so that you get the best and most controllable cooking results from your oven. The oven has a programmable timer and clock so that you can go out while it is cooking. The oven light and configurable shelves make it easy to keep an eye on the food as it is cooked. A really good main oven that covers more then the basics.

The Auxiliary Oven

The auxiliary oven is a flexible conventional electric oven with a grill element as well. A really good back up to the main oven for cooking parts of a meal, grilling or keeping things warm. It is a good size oven adding to the cookers capacity.

The Grill

The electric grill is a variable heat standard electric grill that works well for keeping things warm and most grilling needs.

The Storage Compartment

The storage compartment enables you to keep pans and pots close to the cooker ar can be used to warm plates through when you are cooking. A great feature that helps you to keep everything in one place when you are cooking.

Spare Parts And Warranty

The Beko customer service is brilliant, with so many appliances in UK homes they have a huge network of engineers and a comprehensive stock of spare parts that are easily accessed online through the Beko site. The parts are very reasonably priced and mean you will be able to get your cooker back up and running very quickly and easily in the case of an emergency. An important factor when chooing a range cooker.

Summing It Up

This is a brilliant value range cooker that has some mid range features like a wok burner. The hob and ovens are very comprehensive and should cover the needs of most families even for the biggest meals. Value for money and customer support really sells this model which will last you for many years. If you like your labels and gadgets then this not the range cooker for you. A great buy and highly recommended.

Why Use A Free Standing Range Cooker

Free standing cookers have some really big benefits and range cookers are free standing. They are very flexible and allow you to move them or you kitchen around with no problem. Just think, it’s time to change around the kitchen and maybe put in some new units but your range cooker is absolutely fine. You will be able to alter your kitchen around the range cooker as it is not an integral part of the kitchen. Where as, if you have integrated hobs and ovens it makes it a lot more difficult as you have to re integrate them into any kitchen units you would like. If in the unfortunate event that you need to replace your cooker, it is really to remove a free standing cooker with out disturbing your kitchen as opposed to integrated cookers where the units of the kitchen need to be taken apart to get into the cookers themselves. Definitely a factor to think about when buying a range cooker.

Delphi 100cm XG

February 3, 2016 by rcuser

Here we are going to take a detailed look at the luxury range cooker, the Britannia Delphi 100cm XG. This all electric range cooker has the latest technology making it the perfect tool to assist you in the kitchen. It is a very expensive model but well worth the money if you want a high end kitchen and a performance range cooker.

The Britannia Delphi 100cm XG Review

The British company pride themselves on offering beautifully crafted cookers with attention to detail in every area and this model doesn’t disappoint. For those of you with a big budget and eye for detail read on.

Will It Fit In My Kitchen

This should fit into most kitchens perfectly well. It is not too big but offers very good capacity for its size. It would suit a medium size kitchen and would eave plenty of space for other things.

The dimensions are:

Height 910mm to 920mm depending on adjustment
Width 995mm
Depth 600mm

These are pretty standard sizes for a UK kitchen so you won’t need an unusual size space to fit it in.

Style And Design

This cooker is all about style. Every little bit of the design has been well thought about to give a cooker that will set your kitchen apart. The controls are really nicely finished to look robust but refined and are all lined up nicely with the timer. The stainless steel finish around the hob finishes off the top of the range cooker very nicely. The overall feel of the cooker is minimal but high quality, this will look good in any situation.

This model is available in a number of finishes to suit your kitchen and preferences. There is gloss red, gloss black, cream and stainless steel finishes available, each of them give the cooker a different feel. The black and stainless steel finishes feel a lot more modern and clinical whereas the cream the red finishes add a bit of warmth and personality to your kitchen. Its a nice touch to be able to choose your colour.

The hob looks like it has come out of a commercial kitchen, it looks high quality and tough as well as refined and well defined. Its a hard balance to strike but Britannia have managed it well.

The Features

The Delphi 100cm XG offers so many features that there are bound to be the ones you need. We will go through them below and you can see if it suits you. Some of the technology used it cutting edge and won’t be found on cheaper brands and models.

The Induction Hob

Induction hobs are the way forward, they give you instant heat and very controllable heat on an easy to clean surface. This is a feature that is only available on the very expensive cookers and once you have used it you won’t want to go back to the normal hobs. There are five zones for cooking on to give you plenty of space and cooking capacity ranging from 1100 watts for the small pans to a powerful 3000 watts for the big pans. Another great feature with the induction hobs is that once they are turned off they are not hot. They are also incredibly efficient to run.

The 6 Brass Gas Hob

For the traditionalists amongst you the Britannia Delphi also has a gas hob option. Gas is preferred by so many people and this model has six high quality brass burners. The burners consist of two wok burners at a whopping 5kw each, one large burner at 3kw and three smaller 1.75kw burners. This is a considerable step up in power from some of the mid range models.

The flexibility of being able to choose the hob is great to get the cooker set up exactly how you want it.

The Main Oven

The main oven is situated on the left hand side of the cooker and has many great features. It is easy to manage multiple trays with telescopic shelves making it very safe. For ease and speed of use the main oven has a fast pre heat setting and nine pre set oven functions for different types of cooking. If you need extra grill space it also has a grill element. There is a programmable meat probe and timer to make sure you cook very accurately. There is a rotisserie for the lovely spit roasts on a Sunday. A great oven that caters for every eventuality. The oven doors are triple glazed to give maximum efficiency which also keeps the outside cooler.

The Auxiliary Oven

On a mid range model this would be a great main oven and is very useful on its own. It’s slightly smaller than the main oven at 54 litres but still plenty big enough. It is very similar to the main ovens so it easier to talk about the things that differ to the main oven. It only has four pre set programs, it doesn’t have the fast pre heat setting and it doesn’t have the programmable timer. Apart from this it is the same and is very good quality oven.

Both ovens are lined with stay clean liners and removable oven doors to make cleaning a quick and easy job.

Storage Cavity

The bottom right of the cooker is dedicated to a storage capacity for pots and pans and anything else you need to store near the cooker. No more walking from one end of the kitchen to the other to get all of you pans together you can keep them close at hand. You can also use this space to keep things warm.

Summing It Up

This is a great example of a high quality range cooker that gives options in set up including finish and type of hob. This is not a range cooker for anyone on a budget, it is expensive and a luxury. There are plenty of range cookers that will be more than powerful enough for a large family at a lot less money but if you want a high end kitchen or are a keen chef then this would be a good choice.

The Britannia Delphi is all about build quality and the service that goes with the brand is second to none. With this model you are buying a great customer service as well as a great product. For those of you that like the finer things in life we would highly recommend this model.

TKRC100B

February 3, 2016 by rcuser

We are going to have a good look at the Teknix TKRC100B range cooker. This cooker is brilliant value for money, you would be hard pushed to fins another range cooker at this sort of price.

The Teknix TKRC100B Review

This dual fuel range cooker offers you the luxury of cooking on gas burners and using an electric oven which is regarded by many as the ultimate way to cook your meals.

Style And Design

This model comes in black and looks modern. The design will fit in with many styles of kitchen that have a modern feel and looks robust and well built. The line are very straight and the glass doors and black gloss finish blend well together. A great looking addition to any kitchen.

Will It Fit In My Kitchen

The TKRC100B is a large range cooker but not one of the biggest so should be a good fit for quite a few kitchens. Even if you kitchen is more on the modest size you could probably squeeze this model in. And also remember the large burner area also give you storage that would have been work tops.

The dimensions are as follows, make sure you check you have measured your kitchen!

Height 900mm
Width 1000mm
Depth 600mm

The depth is very standard in UK kitchens at 600mm so you shouldn’t have any problems there, it is fairly wide compared to a conventional cooker but not the widest range cooker. The height is also pretty standard for UK work tops. If you are replacing an existing cooker of this width this model should drop straight in.

The Features

The TKRC100B offers many great features that will make your kitchen a much easier and stress free place to cook. Any big family gatherings will be a breeze with this range cooker compared to a standard cooker.

The 8 Burner Gas Hob

This is a great hob that offers you instant heat from the gas burners and gives you a lot of space to cook with pans and also store trays and pans that have just come out of the oven. If you are cooking many small components of a meal in small pans this set up will be invaluable. The enamel pan stand will with stand the daily use of family cooking and the burners are lit with an automatic button lighter. On the down side this model doesn’t have the really powerful wok burner that you may need from time to time but for most people it is not essential.

The Main Oven

The main oven is a great size cavity at 48 litres that will be able to cope with most meals on its own with out having to use the auxiliary oven. It is an electric fan oven which gives very controllable and evenly spread heat for the perfect bakes and roasts. The glass doors combined with the oven light allow you to keep a heck on the food while it is cooking. The timer allows you to program the oven to come on whenever you need it to if you are out and about, great if you have a very busy schedule. All in all a good day to day oven.

The Auxiliary Oven

This back up oven is there for those large meals that need a lot of space to cook. It is a good size also at 48 litres and will fit a large joint of meat in easily with adjustable shelves. It is a conventional electric oven that will do the basics very well. Not an oven that you would want as the main oven but a great back up. It also has glass doors and internal light.

The Grill

The grill is a standard electric grill with varying temperature control and adjustable shelves for grilling different foods. It is also great to keep things warm if needs be. A basic but effective design for a grill that has been around for many years.

Storage Compartment

Situated in the bottom right of the range cooker is a good size storage compartment for pans or to keep things like plates warm while you are cooking. This a nice touch as we can often get over run by utensils and crockery mid way through cooking.

Warranty

The Teknix TKRC100B range cooker comes with a 2 years parts and labour warranty. This is great for peace of mind. Even though this model is at the budget end of the market it is still a considerable investment to make and you want to make sure it will serve your family well.

Summing It Up

This is a great value range cooker that is great for anyone that needs to keep the costs down. The features are basic but will be absolutely fine in most homes. It will give you cooking capacity and a bit of style but won’t break the bank. If you are a keen amateur chef then we would advise you to move up into the higher range models for more functionality from both ovens and the hob. But all in all if you are on a tight budget this is a great place to start and this model has some great customer reviews.

Classic 100GT

February 2, 2016 by rcuser

Now we are going to have a look at a great all gas range cooker from Belling. The Country Classic 100GT is a brilliant range cooker that offers some great features for the cooks that prefer to use gas ovens and hobs. The A rated cooker will be an efficient cooker to run helping you to save on your energy bills.

The Belling Classic 100GT Review

This British designed and built range cooker comes with fantastic customer service and is a cooker that will last you many years. The Belling reputation is second to none and you can buy with confidence knowing that your hard earned money is going back into the British economy for future generations. Have a look through the features and see if it has all of the elements you require for your kitchen and you might be surprised to find it has a lot more!

Why Use A Gas Oven

A lot of people love to cook with gas ovens. It is very different to cooking with an electric fan oven that is very consistent and gets the job done. There are some big benefits to cooking with a gas oven, the ovens are very efficient and heat up very quickly, no more waiting around for ages for the electric element to heat up. The gas produces moisture so the oven is not so dry which is a real benefit when trying to bake a very nice moist sponge. Once you are used to your gas oven you can move things around accordingly to take advantage of the hotspots. Its a personal choice really, some people love the convenience of electric while other swear by there gas oven.

Will It Fit In My Kitchen?

This is a medium sized range cooker that gives you a lot of cooking capacity and a little bit of compromise when it comes to space. For the average size kitchen this is a great cooker offering seven hobs and plenty of oven space without being to large a unit. The dimensions are below. Make sure you check you measurement before you buy!

Height 900mm and 930mm to the top of the pan stands
Width 996mm
Depth 600mm

Style And Design

This range cooker has a more classic feel to the design and would look at home in an older style kitchen maybe not in a super modern kitchen. The lines are curved on the top of the oven doors which looks really nice and the badge at the back of the hob is written in a classic style font. This would fit well in most kitchens that are designed to look a little more old fashioned rather then lots of cold straight lines of the modern design. The great thing is that you get all of the modern features with the older feel. The Classic 100GT comes in many colours as well. The chrome finish is the most modern look finish then there are lots of colours available that will give you plenty of options to fit in with your kitchen. The colours available are chrome, black, purple, red, white, light blue, cream, dark blue and yes you read it right, pink! This is very comprehensive set of finishes for one model that you won’t find on many other models.

The controls are very robust and nicely finished to withstand heavy daily use from a large family and the pan stands are built using cast iron for longevity and style.

The Belling Classic 100 GT Features

Below we will run through the features offered by this model so that you can check they are what you require from a range cooker. If you think this is the cooker for you then why not click through to Amazon to find the best prices.

The Seven Burner Gas Hob

This hob gives you a great deal of capacity. It has seven burners which will prove to be invaluable when you are cooking for large groups of people, giving you plenty of space to have many pans cooking and also a good bit of space to rest hot trays from the oven. The largest burner is the very hot Wok Burner that give off 3.5kw of heat, one large burner offers 3kw of heat, three medium burners give off 2kw and then two small burners that offer 1kw of power. That is a lot of cooking power that you won’t use every day but when you need it you will appreciate it. The pan stands are cast iron for a tough finish that will take a lot of punishment and all elements are lit by and electric automatic ignition. A great hob for the family.

The Main Oven

The main oven is a large 62 litre capacity gas oven that can be programmed to run through a timer or run manually when you are in the kitchen. At 62 litres it will hold a lot of food and for a lot of meals will be big enough on its own. There are two shelves that can be arranged in five different positions for flexibility and these are lit with a bright light so that you can quickly glance and check on the food as it cooks. The easy clean enamel finish is a real bonus that makes cleaning a fast easy job. All in all a good standard gas oven.

The Auxiliary Oven

The auxiliary oven is a very good 62 litre standard gas oven that is exactly the same as the main oven apart from the fact that it doesn’t have a programmable timer. It’s a great back up oven that can be used as the main oven when you are in the kitchen.

The Grill

The grill is a standard gas grill that has variable heat controls. At 32 litres it is more than enough space and can also be used to keep things warm. As with the gas ovens the grill will heat up very quickly rather then waiting for an electric element to heat.

Storage Compartment

The bottom right hand cavity on this model is a storage compartment for pans and other things. When the cooker is on this will always be warm which is great if you want to use it as a warm space for resting food or pre heating trays, pans or plates.

Summing It Up

A really good value gas range cooker suited to those who love to cook with gas ovens as well as gas hobs. The features are well built and cover the basics well. The customer care and service from Belling mean you will have a cooker that lasts a long time an should give you very few problems. The size of this model is great, offering two large ovens and plenty of hob space while not being too large like some of the bigger models. With a large number of finishes and a classic look this will be a great upgrade for many kitchens that have been installed for a good while and will also look good in new kitchens. Great value and highly recommended with many very happy customer reviews.