Investing in a Dual Fuel Cooker Range
Investing in a dual fuel range of cookers adds to the overall value of your home and kitchen. If you're considering one, ensure that your kitchen can handle electric and gas power sources.
Clarke offers showroom appointments to see a wide range of dual-fuel kitchens in fully-scaled kitchens created locally. Features like smooth glide ball bearing oven racks as well as StayPut Italian Hinges ensure a safe and easy baking experience.
Cooking Options
When it comes to choosing a range, you need to choose one that is in line with your kitchen's style and complements the rest of your appliances. However, the utility of a range isn't just about aesthetics -- you need an appliance that is professional grade and can handle the demands of your cooking and baking habits. This is the reason why many cooks and chefs opt for a dual fuel cooker range to enhance their cooking skills.
A dual fuel stove is a combination of a gas burner and an electric oven that provides the best of both temperature control and precision. Gas cooktops offer a responsive temperature control that lets cooks play around with cooking techniques such as roasting or searing. On the other hand, bakers appreciate the consistent heating offered by an electric oven. Some models feature an advanced feature that releases steam in the beginning of the baking cycle to help the bread rise for a more even texture.
A dual fuel range is equipped with high-performance burners that are typically powered by natural gas or propane liquid. These burners can generate rapid heat to accomplish a wide range of tasks, such as boiling and searing. Convection ovens on professional dual-fuel range is typically powered by an electric fan. The fan circulates hot air to ensure uniform heating.
silver dual fuel range cookers can be expensive, but a great option for those who want to improve their culinary skills, or entertain guests in the kitchen. Additionally, this kind of kitchen appliance is easy to maintain and adds value to your home should you decide to sell it in the future.
Contact a professional for home appliance installation If you are considering purchasing a professional dual-fuel range. This person will ensure that the range is properly connected to both electric and gas lines and that all safety precautions are in place. An experienced installer will be able to address any issues that may arise when installing your new range.
Convenience
A dual fuel range offers the flexibility of gas stovetops and oven in one unit. These stoves are great for those who like to experiment with new recipes and techniques. They are also available in a variety of sizes, with oven capacities that vary from 4.5 to 6.6 cubic feet. Some models even feature two ovens side by side for larger capacity.
Combining a gas and an electric cooktop together provides you with the best of both. You'll enjoy a responsive heat that is quick to adjust and an exact heating system that allows you to set the temperature precisely. This level of precision is important when simmering soup, or reheating leftovers. The electric oven also offers a constant heat that can be precisely controlled to maintain a low temperature when cooking delicate dishes.
Some homeowners choose dual fuel stoves due to their aesthetic appeal and practicality. A majority of these ranges are equipped with premium finishes and accessories that can complement a wide range of kitchen designs that range from traditional to contemporary. Some dual fuel ranges are equipped with elegant brushed-bronze trim or handles that can provide a touch of luxury to French-style kitchens.
A dual fuel range is a great option for any kitchen. However, it might not be suitable for everyone. It typically requires a dedicated line of gas in the home, which may require you to upgrade your gas hookup or pay for installation. Some homes don't have both an electrical and a gas outlet in the same location which makes it difficult to switch between the two power sources.
If you're looking to have the versatility of a dual fuel range, but you don't have the option installing a new gas line, consider buying a separate gas and electric cooktop and wall oven instead. This is a cheaper option that still gives you the possibility of cooking with either power source and you can put both in the same room should you require. You can combine an electric and gas model by choosing a dual fuel slide-in range, which has an independent gas stovetop, as well as an electrical wall oven.
Efficiency
A dual fuel range consists of gas stoves and an electric oven. This appliance is highly praised by professional cooks for its flexibility and value. It has precise temperature control in the oven and responsive temperature control on its cooktop for a variety cooking techniques.
The cooktop of a dual fuel professional range can be powered by liquid propane or natural gas. A gas cooktop gives you an instant, visible temperature adjustment and allows you to use more advanced cooking techniques like charring and roasting. Electric ovens are a reliable and trusted kitchen appliance. They offer steady heating. Many models have an air-borne downdraft system that collects particles as well as smoke and odors, without the need for overhead ventilation systems.
Gas cooktops are preferred by many chefs because they can quickly and precisely control the temperature, making it easier to sauté onions or boil pasta. Bakers are likely to prefer an electric range, because it creates dry heat that can help bread rise and brown. Some cooks prefer a hybrid combination of both heat sources. Fortunately, this option is available with select dual fuel ranges.
These appliances are not only versatile and high-performance they also come with various useful features. Certain models come with removable burner grates as well as sealed burners that make cleaning easier. Others have automatic self-cleaning ovens that save you the time and effort of cleaning off grease after each meal.
Additionally, a dual fuel range is generally more energy-efficient than an all-electric or all-gas version. This appliance can help you save money on winter utility costs if your home has gas lines.
Think about your kitchen layout and how often you use the stove when shopping for a dual-fuel cooker range. If you only cook twice every week, for instance it's possible that a dual-fuel stove may not be worth your money. They also require gas hookups as well as installation costs that are not usually included in the price.
Safety
When a dual fuel cooking range is used correctly it will provide the most secure cooking experience than other stove types. It accomplishes this by combining the precision and uniform distribution of heat that comes from an electric oven, perfect for baking and roasting as well as the instant control of gas burners. This allows cooks to switch between the different cooking styles quickly and effortlessly. A dual fuel range allows for the option of a low and slow simmer or a sear with high heat, giving cooks more flexibility to create their favourite recipes.
Dual fuel ranges are made up of gas and electricity making them easy to clean. Gas hobs typically include sealed burners or cast iron grates with an enamel coatings which can be cleaned quickly after meals. The electric oven, on the other hand, has a self cleaning function that makes use of high temperatures to burn off any food residue. Some electric models also have removable oven racks and tray that can be soaked or scrubbed for a thorough clean.
A dual fuel range could be expensive to purchase because you'll need both gas lines and an electrical outlet within your home to use it. This can be expensive, especially when you already have a gas line in your kitchen and will require an electrician to come in and install a new electrical outlet. In older homes, the wiring might not be able to handle both electricity and gas. An electrician would have to change the voltage in the kitchen outlet to accommodate a dual-fuel range.
Eva Bleyer is a reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab. She has tested more than 100 ranges, including a variety of dual fuel options, in recent years. In addition to evaluating products she also regularly speaks with experts from the industry and visits showrooms for kitchen appliances to keep abreast of the latest technology making their way into kitchens at home. Schedule an appointment at Clarke to see the dual fuel range in action. Talk to our experts to determine whether this model is suitable for your kitchen.