Slide in electric ranges are among the most versatile and most sold kitchen appliances on the market today. They can be found in almost every household and they are the perfect solution for anything when it comes to cooking, grilling and baking. There are many different types of electric ranges bot these specific slide in electric ranges have been designed especially to fit in between two other appliances or between two cupboards in a kitchen setup. These ranges are not meant to be built into a cupboard. They are meant to always be visible in the kitchen. In this sense, slide in electric ranges easily fit into most kitchens, even those with limited space.
there are different types of slide in electric ranges. There are some with true convection ovens, some with microwave ovens, and some that even have both. If you like to bake( or if you enjoy home cooking!), you will probably want to look for a true convection oven. A convection oven saves time and money, as the heat inside the oven is distributed by a fan. Because of this, cooking in a convection oven takes less time. Building or designing a kitchen setup can be complicated, So how do you go about choosing the right slide in electric range for your kitchen?
How to choose the best slide in electric range
The first thing you have to do when choosing what electric slide in range is best for your home, it to determining the exact measurements that you have space for. I recommend that you find the exact width and height of the space designated for your range. If you purchase a range that is shorter than your designated space, than you will end up with a gap in between the cupboard and the unit, and this gap will be a trap for grease and bits of food, which will be a pain to remove and clean. If the unit is wider than your available space, well you simply cannot use the unit. Choosing the right height is important if you don’t want to end up with a range that is significantly taller than your cupboards. It is for all of these reasons that I suggest that you are extremely careful when you measure
It is also important to think about how much you will be using the range. If you plan on preparing the food for a large number of people on a regular basis, than you should definitely consider looking at units with larger oven’s and an overall larger space for cooking food. I also suggest that you consider any special occasions where you will be using the unit(Thanksgiving for example). Make sure to pick a range that can handle the size of festive food.
What type of cook top do you want from your slide in range? Would you like to buy a smooth top range or a coiled element range? Coil element range’s have coils made of metal that heat up under your pans for cooking. Both types of units work with electricity, but the main difference lies in the way the units are cleaned. A coil top unit is a lot harder to clean during the cooking process. Any spills may stick to the coils when they heat up and cool down. If this happens with a smooth top, you can simply wipe the cooking surface down with a damp cloth after cooking(I personally recommend the smooth top ranges because the coiled element range’s can be a huge pain to clean).
How to care for your slide in electric range
Believe it or not, there are actually self cleaning ovens in many slide in electric ranges(Check it out!
To really make sure your electric range lasts as long as possible, I suggest that you clean your range as quickly as possible after you use it. Make sure that the smooth cooking surface or the metal coiled cookers cool down enough to be able to touch them, and simply wipe the surfaces down with a damp cloth or damp kitchen towel. The oven will need to be wiped down, but microwave ovens can be cleaned by placing a bowl of water (you can add some lemon juice) in the microwave and boiling the water in the oven for a few minutes. Open the oven door after a few minutes and wipe all surfaces down with paper. Repeat this process as often as necessary for a clean oven free from any cooking smells.
The exterior of the slide in electric range can be wiped down simply with a damp sponge or a wet paper towl. Cooking ranges with stainless steel exteriors can be wiped with a little bit of oil. This will bring back the shiny finish on the metal after cleaning. Make sure to choose a cooking range with removable buttons and knobs. These get dirty after cooking ad if you are able to remove them, they need to be soaked and rinsed every now and then to keep them clean.
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