What is the difference between a stove, oven, and range? A stove is a cooktop that houses the burners for cooking with pots and pans. An oven bakes and roasts food inside, and often has a broiler underneath. A range is the kitchen appliance that combines both the oven and the stove into one unit. The cooking can be powered by fuel (gas or propane) or by electricity. However, modern gas stoves also need electricity to power all the fancy features, such as the clock, alarm, lights, and programming.
In a gourmet kitchen, don’t expect to see slide-in or freestanding ranges. Instead, double ovens, convection ovens, and custom installation ovens are the standard of luxury. Look for features such as a self-cleaning oven, an adjustable broiler, a warming drawer, and child lock-out safety feature.
Convection ovens are desirable for their quick and even cooking because it has a highspeed fan that circulates heated air as the food is being cooked. Regarded as a home cook’s favorite oven, often a custom kitchen will include a convection oven for roasting.
The new look includes retro appliances too! Antique ranges such Gold medal, Glenwood, and Brookline are lovingly restored to highlight their heirloom value. These one-of-a-kind vintage ranges bring unique character and charm into a kitchen, highlighting the home owner’s individuality.
Every chef’s dream kitchen certainly includes a gourmet stove cooktop. Wolf commercial cooktops with 6 gas open burners are regarded as the standard for home chefs preparing high quality meals. Do the burners offer quick-boil and low-simmer settings? Does it have pilotless ignition? Do the rings lift off for authentic wok cooking?
Other great features that chefs crave:
- Griddle Top
- Char-broiler
- French Plate
- Hot Top
- Graduated French top
Induction electric cooktops with a smooth glass surface provide nearly instant heat for a metal pan, yet are safe to the touch for cooks. Features include multiple settings and count-down timers. Induction heating is an impressive tech advancement beyond the standard ceramic electric stovetop.
From "Learn the Lingo of Houses: Reference of Real Estate Terms for Today's Industry Professionals" [Kindle Edition]
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