Electric Cookers

Why choose an electric cooker

If you’re looking to add a shiny new cooker to your kitchen, then knowing the benefits can help you make the right decision. They have plenty of advantages over their gas counterparts including energy efficiency, better heat distribution, and even the ease of installation.

The energy efficiency of an electric cooker is measured on a scale of A to G, the better the grade, the more money you’ll be able to save on your energy bills. So, while an A-rated appliance may cost more upfront, it uses less energy every time you switch it on than an electric cooker with a lower rating.

Even better, they have plenty of features that make cooking as safe as possible. For example, residual heat indicators let you know when the hob is still too hot to touch, so you’ll know exactly when it’s safe to mop up any spilled sauce. And lockable controls can prevent curious children from accidentally switching things on or changing settings. Now you’ll be able to cook with confidence.

Types of electric cookers

Freestanding cookers differ from integrated ovens as they don’t slot into your kitchen cabinets, instead they need their own space. The benefit here is that everything you need to prep delicious dinners, the hob and oven cavity, are combined into one appliance.

There’s also plenty of hob options available on electric cookers. You can choose ceramic which heats the zone up quickly and maintains the desired temperature by switching the heating element on and off, saving you energy in the process.

Meanwhile, induction hobs use clever magnets under each zone to make sure only the area touching the pans is heated. This makes them even more energy efficient, but you will need induction pans to get the full effect. Both options are super easy to clean too thanks to the sleek finish, so you won’t have to scrub any nooks or crannies. However, if you’re a fan of gas hobs, there are dual fuel cookers available which offer the best of both worlds, an electric oven combined with a gas hob.

Want more space to rustle up moreish meals? Then a double oven could be for you. These give you two oven cavities, so your main can roast in one while the dessert bakes in another.

Choosing the right electric cooker

If you’ve decided an electric cooker is right for your kitchen, then you’ll need to make sure you know what you need. Standard widths tend to be either 50 or 60cm, so measuring up your space is a must to figure out which size you need.

Alongside this, you should also figure out how much space you’ll need inside the oven and how many cavities you’d like. For those with larger families, bigger is probably better. It’ll let you pop in more food and even multiple dishes – perfect if there’s any veggies.

These appliances are kitted out with exciting tech too, so make sure you check which features will make your life easier. From sensors that automatically adjust settings to give you the best results, to boost functions that get things bubbling even quicker, cooking has never been easier. There’re even self-cleaning options such as Pyrolytic tech to make cleaning less of a chore. It locks the oven and ramps up the temperature to turn any spills to ash, so all you need is give it a wipe. Now that’s handy.

Measurement guide

Before you order, it’s important to check out our cooker measurement guide. It walks you through how to measure your space, to make sure your new shining electric cooker will fit and can be plugged in without any issues.

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