When shopping for cooking appliances, there is a wide variety of products to fit every space and budget. Whether you are interested in a cooking range, wall oven, or cooktop, at AjMadison, the number of choices may surprise you.
Today's cooking appliances come in various sizes with many convenience features, including smart guided cooking recipes, temperature thermometers, gliding oven racks, adjustable temperature burners, easy-to-clean finishes, and even custom colors. Today's cooking appliances are built for high performance and reliability. Start here to learn the basics about cooking appliances designed to turn ingredients into delicious meals.
Ranges come in a wide variety of sizes and styles. Gas ranges have a gas cooking surface on the top and a gas-powered oven below. Gas ranges are known for producing moist heat, great for broiling. Keep in mind that some gas ranges do not have a self-cleaning cycle, so if that is an important feature, double-check the specifications. Electric ranges are known for precision - great for even baking across multiple oven racks. Electric stoves have an electric-powered cooking surface on top and an electric oven below. Dual fuel ranges are said to offer the best of both worlds, with a powerful gas cooking surface on the top and a precise electric-powered oven below.
There are three types of cooktops and ranges, gas, and electric. When it comes to buying gas cooktops and ranges, it's important to consider the burner power and the layout of the burners. Gas burner power is measured in British Thermal Units or BTUs. Typically gas ranges will offer one large power burner, a few medium-sized, and a smaller simmer burner. Some luxury ranges and cooktops offer more options and configurations. Gas cooktops are ideal for wok-style cooking as many brands offer a solution to hold a round-bottomed pan. If you're shopping for an electric cooktop or range, explore a wide variety of smooth top, coil top, or induction options. Induction is the fastest growing cooking technology, and it offers tremendous benefits for energy efficiency, speed, and safety.
Wall ovens come in several sizes and configurations. Single wall ovens can go into a wall cabinet or under the counter. It's common for single-wall ovens to fit below a compatible cooktop for a beautiful built-in look. Double-wall ovens offer more cooking capacity. Many double wall ovens offer convection baking in the top oven, and several luxury brands offer a second convection oven below. Convection is a fan-forced heat that speeds up cooking time and makes the heat even when cooking on multiple oven racks. Combination ovens or combi ovens combine a wall oven with a microwave or steam oven for added versatility. Combi ovens are a popular choice for busy families and provide cost savings by taking on multiple tasks in the kitchen. Plus, specialty ovens like steam, speed, and microwave ovens provided additional versatility and customization to your kitchen appliance package.
Finally, it's critical to consider ventilation hoods as they serve an important function in the kitchen. Keep smoke, grease, and odors out of the kitchen with a functional ventilation hood. Explore options for both ducted and non-ducted applications. Vent hoods are available in several styles: chimney-style, canopy, under cabinet, downdraft, and custom wood and metal hoods to complement your kitchen design.