Buying a Cooker? Let’s Talk about the the basics!
Buying a Cooker should be a simple task, but so many first-time buyers struggle to determine the most suitable purchase. From fuel frustrations to design dilemmas, there is a lot to take into account.

A cooker shouldn’t just fulfil the one role of just cooking dinner, it should be able to handle any occasion. For instance tackling any job from a quick dinner to a huge dinner party. Fortunately most modern ovens have a twin cavity, allowing for two lots of food to be cooked at once.

Paul Davies offers an array of different cookers, in the hope of fulfilling your specific needs. Gas, electric, dual-fuel, range, you name it, we provide it! So, explore the possibilities by reading this brief guide outlining all of the basics. 

Choosing cooking appliances 

The first option you have is the trusty range cooker. Range cookers are seen as almost the ultimate cooking appliance. They consist of stove plates and wok burners at the top, then a mix of ovens, plate warmers and grills underneath.If you're looking to cook a full roast dinner, plus bake a cake and still have a hob or two to spare, then this is the appliance for you.

It's available in a few different sizes, from 90cm up to 150cm. Not to mention we stock different colours and finishes with Cranberry, China Blue and Olive Green being some of the more colourful ones you can choose from. You've also got the choice of either gas, electric or dual fuel to run your range cooker on.

Additionally, when it comes to your fitting oven and hob appliances into a kitchen, the options can be endless with the amount of equipment that you can choose from. Therefore, allow us to talk you through the right cooking utensils and appliances that are available in our Manchester-based showroom. A superb range of cookers in all shapes, sizes and budgets.

Gas ovens, electric or both?

Another big decision you will have to make is choosing between Gas, Electric and Duel-Fuel Cookers.

Although climate change has had an impact on consumers opting for gas appliances it may not be everybody’s choice for a modern kitchen. However, gas cookers always get the job done. This is because gas cookers are very easy-to-use, they also thermostat and control heat well.

The introduction of new wave electric ovens and induction hobs has seen some extremely competitive prices available when buying a gas oven. Therefore, still making a gas oven or gas hob a popular choice for the freedom of temperature control. 

Buying a Cooker with dual fuel is a safe bet

Electric ovens offer a vast range of cooking appliances, both in price and precision temperature control. In fact, the modern electric ovens offer a sustainable and versatile option rivalling gas ovens on precision cooking and multi-functionality.

Duel-fuel Cookers are seen as the desirable choice, due to their price and thus expected quality. These combine the best elements of the gas or electric cooker. Also, great in times of a power cut as it’s not very often a home loses all forms of power at the same time.
A label often assigned to duel-fuel cookers is that they are a compromise for the indecisive. However, dual-fuel is giving you the freedom to cook your way, with both electric and gas options. Consistency is ultimately the selling point here, providing the most efficient results with each energy source.

Buying your new oven on a budget

If you don't have the space or budget for a range cooker, then the next best thing for your fitted kitchen might just be a cooker, grill, and hob appliance. This consists of a hob and oven with grill inside as one full cooking appliance that is all attached in one unit. With a freestanding cooker, you are a lot more limited in your range of options. Additionally, these ovens come in limited colour choices from the standard white, silver, or black colour schemes.

Finally, you've then got the option of having a separate hob and oven. This is the option that you tend to find with fitted kitchens. You have all the choice in the world when it comes to separate appliances. You could choose a gas hob and an electric oven, or vice versa. It's all up to you!

Kitchen Appliances Manchester

At Paul Davies Kitchens and Appliances in Manchester, we stock a range of different ovens that tick all different boxes. So we hope this blog has established the basics of buying a new oven.

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