The Kitchener Range is a kitchen appliance designed for the purpose of cooking food. Kitchen Range rely on the application of direct heat for the cooking process and may also contain an oven, used for baking. For fine performance either a gas or an electric range will do. Serious cooks often prefer gas for the quick response and visual confirmation of a flame.
Modern kitchen stoves may use alternative methods for heating food. Natural gas and electric stoves are the most common today in western countries. Both are equally effective and safe, and the choice between the two is largely a matter of personal preference and pre-existing utility outlets: if a house has no gas supply, adding one just to be able to run a gas stove is an expensive endeavor. In particular, professional chefs often prefer gas cooktops, for they allow them to control the heat more finely and more quickly. On the other hand, some chefs often prefer electric ovens because they tend to heat food more evenly. Today's major brands offer both gas and electric stoves, and many also offer dual-fuel stoves combining gas cooktops and electric ovens.
Electric elements generally heat faster and maintain low heat more precisely. Dual-fuel ranges combine a gas cooktop with an electric oven. The first electric stoves used heating elements made of high-resistance metal to produce heat. The cooktop (range) surface had one or more circular heating elements, insulated with compressed magnesia and sheathed in a spiral metal tube. Heating elements for the oven are of similar construction but an elongated loop to distribute heat. Elements were made as plug-in consumer-replaceable parts and could also be easily removed for cleaning. Temperature of cooking elements was regulated by adjusting a bimetal thermostat control switch, which switched power on and off to control the average heating effect of the elements.
How to Choose a Kitchen Range
First, determine which fuel types are available in the kitchen, as this is the biggest factor in narrowing down the type of range to choose. The fuel types are electric and gas. If installing a gas range, in particular, confirm that the residence has met any requirements of the fuel company and local building codes.
Next, measure the available space, making sure to consider overhead space if other kitchen accessories will be installed. Overhead cabinets should be far enough distant from the range to not be affected by the heat.
Next, review installation configurations and prepare the materials to be hooked up. Since there may be a need for dedicated wiring, read the guidelines in the owner’s manual first to learn if this is necessary.
