Range Cookers – Gas, Induction, Electric & Dual Fuel

Range cookers combine a hob and one or more oven cavities in a single freestanding appliance, with widths ranging from compact 60cm designs to large 120cm and 150cm cookers. Choose between induction, ceramic and gas hobs, then compare the oven layout, usable capacity, cleaning system and installation requirements.

Width and fuel type should be decided before colour or styling. A nominal 90cm, 100cm or 110cm cooker may not measure exactly that width, while induction and dual fuel models can have significantly different electrical and gas requirements. Check the full installation dimensions and connection specification before ordering.

Shop range cookers by size and fuel type

• 60cm range cookers for narrower kitchen layouts.
• 90cm range cookers with a broad choice of oven layouts, hob types and finishes.
• 100cm and larger range cookers for kitchens requiring greater oven and hob capacity.
• Electric range cookers with induction or ceramic cooking surfaces.
• Gas and dual fuel range cookers for shoppers who prefer a gas hob.

How to choose a range cooker

Choose the correct width first

Measure the available kitchen space before comparing features. Range-cooker sizes are normally described using nominal widths such as 60cm, 90cm, 100cm and 110cm, but the physical appliance can be a few millimetres narrower. This clearance matters when the cooker is being fitted between cabinets or replacing an existing model.

Do not rely on the nominal size alone. Check the actual width, depth including handles, adjustable height range and any required side or rear clearances before the kitchen is fitted.

Induction, dual fuel or ceramic?

Induction range cookers use an electric induction hob with electric ovens. Induction heats compatible cookware directly, providing fast response and a flat surface that is straightforward to wipe clean. Check that your cookware is induction compatible and confirm the required electrical supply before purchase.

Dual fuel range cookers normally combine a gas hob with electric ovens. This provides direct flame control on the hob while retaining the cooking characteristics of electric ovens. These appliances require both the appropriate gas connection and electrical supply.

Ceramic range cookers use conventional electric heating beneath a smooth glass hob. They provide an all-electric alternative where induction is not required.

Do not assume that a product described simply as a gas range cooker has gas ovens. The hob type and the overall appliance fuel configuration should be checked separately.

Compare oven layout, not just total litres

Range cookers can use single, double or triple-oven layouts, and some designs add a separate grill, slow-cook oven, proving drawer or storage compartment. The number and shape of the cavities can be more useful than one headline capacity figure.

A tall narrow oven may be particularly useful for batch cooking on several shelves, while a large single cavity can be easier for oversized roasting dishes. If you regularly cook dishes at different temperatures, separate independently controlled ovens can provide more flexibility than one very large cavity.

Compare the usable capacity of each oven individually. Total-capacity figures are not always calculated in the same way between manufacturers and can be misleading when grills, secondary cavities or specialist compartments are included.

How many hob zones do you need?

The current range includes cookers with four, five, six, seven and eight cooking positions. Five-zone layouts are common on 90cm and larger models, while wider gas-hob cookers may add wok burners, griddles or additional burners.

On induction models, look beyond the number of zones. Some cookers allow adjacent induction areas to work together for larger pans or griddles, while others use fixed individual zones.

Consider the electrical and gas connections before buying

A range cooker should be planned around the services available in the kitchen. High-output induction cookers can require a substantial dedicated electrical supply, while dual fuel models require both electricity and a suitable gas connection.

Connection requirements vary significantly between models, so do not order purely on width and fuel description. Check the manufacturer's stated electrical load, amperage, voltage, gas type and connection requirements and arrange installation by suitably qualified professionals.

Allow for the real appliance depth

Published cabinet depth and overall depth are not always the same. Handles, control rails and rear services can increase the space required. Check the manufacturer's installation drawing if the front of the cooker needs to align closely with adjacent cabinetry.

Range cookers with integrated extraction

Some specialist induction range cookers incorporate extraction directly into the hob. Bertazzoni Air-Tec models, for example, combine an induction hob, electric oven and integrated extractor in one freestanding cooker and can be configured for extraction or filtered recirculation.

This can remove the need for a conventional cooker hood, but installation planning is different from a standard range cooker. Check ducting or recirculation components, airflow requirements and under-appliance installation details before ordering.

Cleaning systems

Cleaning equipment varies by oven cavity and manufacturer. Pyrolytic cleaning uses a high-temperature cycle to reduce cooking residue. Catalytic liners use coated panels that absorb and break down grease during cooking. Steam or vapour-assisted cleaning softens residues so they are easier to wipe away.

On a multi-oven range cooker, different cavities can use different cleaning systems. Check each oven separately rather than assuming the whole appliance is pyrolytic or catalytic because one cavity has that feature.

Energy ratings on multi-oven range cookers

Energy labels apply to oven cavities rather than providing a simple efficiency score for every function of the complete cooker. A multi-oven appliance can therefore have different energy classes for its main and secondary ovens.

When comparing models, look at the energy class and consumption figures for the individual cavities you expect to use most frequently rather than relying only on a single category filter.

Range cooker brands

Browse Rangemaster range cookers for a wide selection of 90cm, 100cm and 110cm traditional and contemporary designs. Bertazzoni range cookers include compact and large-format models across the Master, Professional and Heritage families, while Smeg range cookers include Opera, Victoria and Portofino designs.

You can also compare Fisher & Paykel and Kaiser range cookers, or return to our wider cooking appliances range.

Frequently asked questions

What is a range cooker?

A range cooker is a freestanding cooking appliance combining a hob with one or more oven cavities. Many wider models also include a separate grill, storage drawer or specialist low-temperature cooking compartment.

What size range cooker should I buy?

Start with the available kitchen space. Common nominal widths include 60cm, 90cm, 100cm and 110cm, with selected larger cookers at 120cm and 150cm. Always check the exact manufacturer dimensions because a nominal 90cm or 100cm cooker may be a few millimetres narrower than its stated size category.

What is a dual fuel range cooker?

A dual fuel range cooker normally combines a gas hob with electric ovens. It is a useful option for cooks who prefer direct flame control on the hob while using electric heat for baking and roasting.

Is an induction range cooker fully electric?

Yes. An induction range cooker uses electricity for both the induction hob and the oven cavities. The required electrical load can be substantial, so the connection specification should be checked before purchase.

Is a 90cm range cooker large enough for a family?

For many households, yes. Current 90cm designs include large single ovens as well as multi-cavity layouts, so oven arrangement matters as much as external width. Choose according to the dishes you cook and whether you need to use different oven temperatures at the same time.

Are wider range cookers always higher capacity?

Not necessarily. Extra width may be used for additional ovens, a separate grill, storage, proving or slow-cooking compartments rather than one larger oven. Compare each cavity separately.

Do range cookers need professional installation?

Installation requirements depend on the fuel type. Induction and other high-output electric cookers need the correct electrical circuit, while dual fuel models also require an appropriate gas connection. Connections should be completed by suitably qualified installers in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Do all range cookers need a separate extractor hood?

Most require suitable kitchen extraction, but there are exceptions. Selected range cookers integrate an extractor into the hob itself. Where extraction is built in, check whether the installation will be ducted outside or configured for recirculation and which additional components are required.

Is pyrolytic cleaning available on range cookers?

Yes, on selected models. Other cookers use catalytic liners, steam-assisted cleaning or easy-clean enamel. Multi-cavity cookers may use different cleaning methods in different ovens, so check each cavity specification.