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When searching for a new
electric range, take into consideration your cooking and baking habits and look
for an electric range that can handle the quantity and frequency of the meals
you make every day. The best electric ranges have burners that boil liquids
rapidly, ovens with plenty of room inside and broilers that allow you to adjust
the temperature. Look for a cooking range that has these features and includes
additional conveniences, such as automatic shutoff or a keep-warm function. We
researched and compared the stoves in our lineup to the following criteria:
Range
Design
All electric ranges, while designed to fit in a standard 30-inch space, are not created equally. Look for a stove that is close to the height of your countertops, and is deep enough to fit the amount of pans you want to cook. This is where the cubic feet of capacity comes in to play. If you consistently cook for a family of four or more, you will want to consider getting a cooking range with over 5 cubic feet of oven space. This will ensure that you can cook multiple dishes at once and that the oven can fit anything large such as a holiday roast or turkey. We also looked for electric ranges that come in multiple colors, so you can pick the one that best matches your other appliances and decorating style.
Stovetop Features
Another important consideration should be the stovetop features, such as the number of and type of burners the range has. The standard sizes found on the majority of electric ranges are 6-inch and 8-inch burners, but the best electric stoves usually have at least one larger burner, if not more. We looked for ranges that have strong burner wattage and multiple-sized burners beyond the standard sizes.
Six-inch burners are better for smaller pans and use less wattage, making them perfect for simmering items such as your favorite pasta sauces. Large burners can deliver more power, enabling you to cook with higher temperatures and boil more rapidly.
Dual-burner radiant elements allow you to choose whether to utilize a small or large burner. This gives you more flexibility with pan placement and use. Look for a dual-burner range if you constantly find yourself wanting another large burner while you cook.
Oven Features
Besides having an oven that can handle multiple and large dishes, the temperature consistency and range is an important feature to consider. The higher the bake and broil wattage, the quicker the oven can heat up, reducing the amount of preheating time needed. It is also important to look for an oven that has many oven rack positions, as this allows you to correctly bake and broil foods at the right distance from the heating elements.
User Conveniences
We looked for ovens that had additional user conveniences to make your meal preparation more enjoyable. Some of these features include a digital clock and timer, lockable digital controls and lights that will indicate when the stovetop elements are in use or still warm.
The best electric ranges are self-cleaning. We found that the majority of ovens use extremely high temperatures to burn away food residue and spills, but a few of our top-ranked ovens use a form of steam cleaning to help make it even easier to clean the oven.
Other important features you may want in an electric stove include a keep-warm function and a cook or delay timer that automatically turns on or shuts off at a designated time. These conveniences allow you to set and forget, making it possible to come home to a warm meal at the end of your day, or if you are working in a different part of your home and can't hear the timer go off.
Warranty & Support
We considered how long each manufacturer's warranty lasts for the electric ranges on this site. We also took into consideration how easy it was to find answers to our questions. A good manufacturer is prepared with the answers you need even before you contact them and usually posts a list of FAQs on their website.
All electric ranges, while designed to fit in a standard 30-inch space, are not created equally. Look for a stove that is close to the height of your countertops, and is deep enough to fit the amount of pans you want to cook. This is where the cubic feet of capacity comes in to play. If you consistently cook for a family of four or more, you will want to consider getting a cooking range with over 5 cubic feet of oven space. This will ensure that you can cook multiple dishes at once and that the oven can fit anything large such as a holiday roast or turkey. We also looked for electric ranges that come in multiple colors, so you can pick the one that best matches your other appliances and decorating style.
Stovetop Features
Another important consideration should be the stovetop features, such as the number of and type of burners the range has. The standard sizes found on the majority of electric ranges are 6-inch and 8-inch burners, but the best electric stoves usually have at least one larger burner, if not more. We looked for ranges that have strong burner wattage and multiple-sized burners beyond the standard sizes.
Six-inch burners are better for smaller pans and use less wattage, making them perfect for simmering items such as your favorite pasta sauces. Large burners can deliver more power, enabling you to cook with higher temperatures and boil more rapidly.
Dual-burner radiant elements allow you to choose whether to utilize a small or large burner. This gives you more flexibility with pan placement and use. Look for a dual-burner range if you constantly find yourself wanting another large burner while you cook.
Oven Features
Besides having an oven that can handle multiple and large dishes, the temperature consistency and range is an important feature to consider. The higher the bake and broil wattage, the quicker the oven can heat up, reducing the amount of preheating time needed. It is also important to look for an oven that has many oven rack positions, as this allows you to correctly bake and broil foods at the right distance from the heating elements.
User Conveniences
We looked for ovens that had additional user conveniences to make your meal preparation more enjoyable. Some of these features include a digital clock and timer, lockable digital controls and lights that will indicate when the stovetop elements are in use or still warm.
The best electric ranges are self-cleaning. We found that the majority of ovens use extremely high temperatures to burn away food residue and spills, but a few of our top-ranked ovens use a form of steam cleaning to help make it even easier to clean the oven.
Other important features you may want in an electric stove include a keep-warm function and a cook or delay timer that automatically turns on or shuts off at a designated time. These conveniences allow you to set and forget, making it possible to come home to a warm meal at the end of your day, or if you are working in a different part of your home and can't hear the timer go off.
Warranty & Support
We considered how long each manufacturer's warranty lasts for the electric ranges on this site. We also took into consideration how easy it was to find answers to our questions. A good manufacturer is prepared with the answers you need even before you contact them and usually posts a list of FAQs on their website.
When shopping for a new
electric range, don't just pick the first one that catches your eye. Use our
research and criteria to determine the best electric range that will fit your
needs. Look for options that you want to make your meal preparations easier and
enjoyable and you'll be on your way to whipping up some delicious dishes and
sweet memories in no time at all.
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