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Description - When it comes to picking a new cooker, there are
a few key decisions to make.
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First, the fuel type, you may be restricted to picking either gas or electric. But there is a dual fuel option available as well. The advantage of a gas cooker is the instant control over the heat, a gas oven will also provide more moisture than an electric one, ie, not dry food out. On the other hand, electric ovens cook faster, and more evenly. Dual fuel cookers usually combine gas hobs with an electric oven, providing instant heat on top, and a faster cooking time below. The next thing to consider is whether you want a free standing or inbuilt cooker. Inbuilt cookers usually separate the oven and the hobs. This allows the oven to be placed higher than floor level, requiring no bending down. Free standing cookers can easily be slotted in-between existing kitchen units, meaning less fuss and no realignment of an older kitchen place. Cookers tend to come in three standard widths, 50cm, 55cm and 60cm. Of course, this does not take into account double ovens.
Most existing kitchen places will require a specific fuel type and dimension of cooker. Therefore, this lowers the potential options available. If the options are open, most chefs prefer gas, providing more control and moisture. Electric hobs are easier to clean, and do look more smooth and modern. Apart from that feature, the speed and even heat distribution not the electric oven is it's only key selling point.
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