Our Top 5 110cm Range Cookers - A Closer Look
11/02/13 11:37 Filed in: Product Focus
The UK range cooker market is larger and a little different to that in continental Europe, and our liking for 110cm range cookers is one of the main points of difference. The popularity of the 110 width evolved from an early manufacturing reality that two conventional 55cm cookers bolted together equals 110cm, and consequently many UK consumers now have this gap available in their kitchen.
If you are looking for a really contemporary cooker with a great spec, then look no further than the Stoves Sterling 1100DFT. Stoves is a smart brand with a high quality product range, and the Sterling is a sharp-looking range with seven gas burners, variable electric grill, a multifunction main oven and fanned second oven, and there is even a slow cook oven cavity on the lower right. Available in stainless steel or a stunning satin black, the steel-clad glass doors are slightly mirrored to enhance the look but allow you to see clearly into the oven when the internal light is on. The Sterling feels solid and sturdy, and is covered by a 5 year parts / 2 year labour warranty if you buy through Rangecookers.co.uk. Sterling 1100GT (gas) and Sterling 1100Ei (induction) models are also available.
Definitely a big hit with UK consumers, Rangemaster have definitely got the formula right with the Professional Plus, making it a key model for this most significant UK cooker brand. Bold use of chrome on the door handles and control knobs combined with crisp window apertures and control graphics give this cooker a very contemporary feel which is perfect for modern kitchens. Its availability in the more traditional colours of Gloss Black, Cream or Cranberry means that it can strike a great balance in a more traditional or classic kitchen, but it does look superb in stainless steel if you are looking for something more purposeful and modern. A six burner hob is combined with a conventional main oven, fanned second oven and a separate grill (with glide-out tray) to give you a great all-round performer. Gas, ceramic and induction models are also available, as well as an enhanced Professional Deluxe 110 dual fuel model. A full two year warranty is included.
The Excel is a model which appeals to serious cooks, and its symmetrical layout is unique in Rangemaster’s extensive product range. With an enhanced Multizone hotplate featuring a semi-integrated griddle, there are two ceramic cooking zones beneath this, plus five gas burners. The enhanced spec also means you get a multifunction main oven in combination with a fanned second oven, and next to the grill compartment is a very handy slow cook oven, which is great for cooking or warming. Despite the chunky simplicity of its handles and knobs, the Excel 110 manages to look elegant and purposeful at the same time, and the Gloss Black, Ivory, Silver enamel and Stainless Steel finishes all add to this refined but serious look. Two stunning all electric models, the Excel 110 Ceramic or the Excel 110 Induction, are also available. A full two year warranty is included.
Britannia is renowned for high quality cookers and loved by serious domestic cooks. Based on Italian formats that do not ordinarily include a 110cm design, the Sigma XG 110 is built around a 100cm format, with side panel added to make it the perfect fit in your 110cm space. The XG stands for Extra Grill, so you get a separate grill with glide out tray, plus a grill in each of the other two oven cavities. The multifunction main oven features a great Quickstart function, and there is a rotisserie in the second, conventional oven. Triple glazed doors and metal control knobs all lend an air of quality and quiet efficiency, and on top there are six high quality gas burners with individual pan supports, plus Britannia’s excellent Chef Top for a variety of purposes, which converts to a long fish kettle burner when needed. Refined and very sturdy, the Britannia Sigma XG 110 is available in Stainless Steel, Gloss Cream or Gloss Black, and comes with a full two year warranty. A solid door Dynasty XG 110 model, and the more traditional Classic XG 110 model, are also available.
Mercury is a prestigious brand owned by Aga Rangemaster. The Mercury 1082 (it is 1082mm wide) is based on a built-out 100cm chassis also used on Rangemaster and Falcon models, which gives you two sizeable ovens - a 67 litre multifunction main oven, plus an 78 litre fanned tall oven. Open the grill door and you will discover an indication of what makes the Mercury a cut above the rest - a beautiful and very solidly made grill tray which glides out on runners - and this use of heavy-gauge materials is continued into the oven furniture elsewhere on this stunning Mercury range. The control panel is a visual and tactile delight - turned aluminium knobs with simple rubber o-ring grips and flat indicator bezels, with enamelled badges above. The detail continues into the branded handle-ends, and the aluminium and chrome finishes work wonderfully with the seven rich enamel finishes and simple stainless steel side cheek panels. This is a cooker aimed at design-conscious people who love to cook, and the five burner gas hob features a powerful 5kW central burner, which also comes with a rather nice stainless steel wok support. Should you prefer and all electric cooker, the Mercury 1082 Induction is also available. Mercury ranges come with a 3 year parts and labour warranty.
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When it comes to replacing a 110cm range cooker there is plenty of choice available, with a great variety of styles and price-points. We thought we would take a quick look at five of our most popular 110cm ranges:
Stoves Sterling 1100DFT
- £1490*.
Click Here for full detailsIf you are looking for a really contemporary cooker with a great spec, then look no further than the Stoves Sterling 1100DFT. Stoves is a smart brand with a high quality product range, and the Sterling is a sharp-looking range with seven gas burners, variable electric grill, a multifunction main oven and fanned second oven, and there is even a slow cook oven cavity on the lower right. Available in stainless steel or a stunning satin black, the steel-clad glass doors are slightly mirrored to enhance the look but allow you to see clearly into the oven when the internal light is on. The Sterling feels solid and sturdy, and is covered by a 5 year parts / 2 year labour warranty if you buy through Rangecookers.co.uk. Sterling 1100GT (gas) and Sterling 1100Ei (induction) models are also available.
Stoves Sterling 1100DFT
Rangemaster Professional Plus 110
- £1775*.
Click Here for full detailsDefinitely a big hit with UK consumers, Rangemaster have definitely got the formula right with the Professional Plus, making it a key model for this most significant UK cooker brand. Bold use of chrome on the door handles and control knobs combined with crisp window apertures and control graphics give this cooker a very contemporary feel which is perfect for modern kitchens. Its availability in the more traditional colours of Gloss Black, Cream or Cranberry means that it can strike a great balance in a more traditional or classic kitchen, but it does look superb in stainless steel if you are looking for something more purposeful and modern. A six burner hob is combined with a conventional main oven, fanned second oven and a separate grill (with glide-out tray) to give you a great all-round performer. Gas, ceramic and induction models are also available, as well as an enhanced Professional Deluxe 110 dual fuel model. A full two year warranty is included.
Rangemaster Professional Plus 110
Rangemaster Excel 110
- £1775*.
Click Here for full detailsThe Excel is a model which appeals to serious cooks, and its symmetrical layout is unique in Rangemaster’s extensive product range. With an enhanced Multizone hotplate featuring a semi-integrated griddle, there are two ceramic cooking zones beneath this, plus five gas burners. The enhanced spec also means you get a multifunction main oven in combination with a fanned second oven, and next to the grill compartment is a very handy slow cook oven, which is great for cooking or warming. Despite the chunky simplicity of its handles and knobs, the Excel 110 manages to look elegant and purposeful at the same time, and the Gloss Black, Ivory, Silver enamel and Stainless Steel finishes all add to this refined but serious look. Two stunning all electric models, the Excel 110 Ceramic or the Excel 110 Induction, are also available. A full two year warranty is included.
Rangemaster Excel 110
Britannia Sigma XG 110
- £4500*.
Click Here for full detailsBritannia is renowned for high quality cookers and loved by serious domestic cooks. Based on Italian formats that do not ordinarily include a 110cm design, the Sigma XG 110 is built around a 100cm format, with side panel added to make it the perfect fit in your 110cm space. The XG stands for Extra Grill, so you get a separate grill with glide out tray, plus a grill in each of the other two oven cavities. The multifunction main oven features a great Quickstart function, and there is a rotisserie in the second, conventional oven. Triple glazed doors and metal control knobs all lend an air of quality and quiet efficiency, and on top there are six high quality gas burners with individual pan supports, plus Britannia’s excellent Chef Top for a variety of purposes, which converts to a long fish kettle burner when needed. Refined and very sturdy, the Britannia Sigma XG 110 is available in Stainless Steel, Gloss Cream or Gloss Black, and comes with a full two year warranty. A solid door Dynasty XG 110 model, and the more traditional Classic XG 110 model, are also available.
Britannia Sigma XG 110
Mercury 1082
- £3795*.
Click Here for full detailsMercury is a prestigious brand owned by Aga Rangemaster. The Mercury 1082 (it is 1082mm wide) is based on a built-out 100cm chassis also used on Rangemaster and Falcon models, which gives you two sizeable ovens - a 67 litre multifunction main oven, plus an 78 litre fanned tall oven. Open the grill door and you will discover an indication of what makes the Mercury a cut above the rest - a beautiful and very solidly made grill tray which glides out on runners - and this use of heavy-gauge materials is continued into the oven furniture elsewhere on this stunning Mercury range. The control panel is a visual and tactile delight - turned aluminium knobs with simple rubber o-ring grips and flat indicator bezels, with enamelled badges above. The detail continues into the branded handle-ends, and the aluminium and chrome finishes work wonderfully with the seven rich enamel finishes and simple stainless steel side cheek panels. This is a cooker aimed at design-conscious people who love to cook, and the five burner gas hob features a powerful 5kW central burner, which also comes with a rather nice stainless steel wok support. Should you prefer and all electric cooker, the Mercury 1082 Induction is also available. Mercury ranges come with a 3 year parts and labour warranty.
Mercury 1082
*Rangecookers.co.uk prices correct as of February 2013
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