An electric range is actually two appliance rolled into one - a set of electric elements for cooking and an oven. There are three major varieties to choose from:
1. Drop-in
2. Slide-in
3. Freestanding
The selection of the best electric range depends upon your choice based on your requirements and the space available. A great electric range to buy is a slide-in range with a smooth-top cooking surface, although coil elements are available as well. They are available in different sizes and various configurations. It can be as small as 20" or as big as 36" but 30" is most common for ranges.
It should have 4 to 5 radiant elements and a convection oven. A good range should have auto cleaning and a warming drawer. There a number of different additional variations like meat probe, dual radiant baking system, wave touch electronic controls or touch and turn controls, power-boil element, hot surface indicator etc. Some ranges provide an additional storage drawer. Colors available are black, white or stainless steel. Bisque color is also an option.
The top surface can be porcelain or ceramic glass. Many of them are ADA compliant and Star K certified. The additional features like wave touch control is of course provided at an additional price but it is worthwhile to pay. The panel of a slide-in range is unobtrusive but elegant and remains dark. It gets activated with a wave of your hand and lights up when you are cooking a meal.
Some models do have cobalt blue interior and which looks very cool. All the major companies making home appliances are manufacturing electric ovens. Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Electrolux, Kitchen Aid, Sharp, Bosch and GE are the most common brands. The price tag varies depending on the brand you choose and the additional features offered by the model. The starting price can be as low as 0 and the highest price as steep as 00. You should be able select the best electric range for your needs from a wide variety of ranges available.
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