A Cooker is the integral part of most households, when buying a cooker you need to feel secure that you are purchasing a good quality, long lasting appliance perfect for your needs. Follow this simple guide to help you purchase the perfect model for you.
Space
- Decide how much space you have in your kitchen for your cooker and where you would like it to go.
- You also need to decide whether you require a single or a double oven dependant on how much you intend to cook
- Measure the area accurately - make sure you take all measurements including height, width and depth - make sure also that you will have enough room to open the door.
Look
- You firstly need to decide what you would like your cooker to look like; cookers now come in a wide variety or designs and finishes including stainless steel.
- You then need to decide if you would like a stand alone cooker or a cooker that is integrated or partially integrated into your kitchen.
- If an integrated cooker will look better in your kitchen you can chose to have the cooker hidden behind a cupboard door or panel.
Fuel Type
You can chose from
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Gas - Provides instant heat at the hob and provides a moist atmosphere for great cooking.
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Dual Fuel - Provides instant heat at the gas hob and fast cooking time from the electric oven.
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Electric - Fan assisted ovens cut down on pre-heating time and electric cookers cook quicker than their gas counterparts.
Features
- Look out for features such as Multifunction ovens, electronic control, electrical temperature gauges, clocks, timers, pyrolytic self cleaning ovens, touch controls and matching hoods.
Saving Money and Hidden Costs
- Make sure you shop around before purchasing your cooker to ensure you get the best and most competitive price. Make sure too that you compare brands, many of the top brands including Hotpoint, Indesit, and Tricity have a wide range of cookers at varying costs.
- Make sure you know about your warranty, whether it is included in the price of your cooker or whether you will be charged extra. You should also check how long it will last, what exactly it covers and whether you can renew it.
- You also need to ask about delivery and installation costs as you will probably need to have your cooker fitted professionally.
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