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Wolf Pro-Style Ranges Recalled for Burn and Fire Risks
The recall: About 44,000 Wolf pro-style ranges with built-in griddles. The models have either four or six burners and range in size from 36 to 60 inches. Additionally, about 1,400 models were recalled in Canada. In all, 27 models have been recalled; the full list can be found in the CPSC announcement. The risk: If liquid boils over or spills, the range…
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6 Best Electric Ranges to Buy Now, Based on Our Extensive Tests
This article focuses exclusively on electric smoothtop ranges, which can be installed in any house with a 220-volt electric line. They’re easier to clean than coil tops, and compared with induction ranges, electric smoothtop ranges are typically cheaper and will work with any kind of cookware. As with all electric ranges, whether induction or not, smoothtops may be eligible for…
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Best Slide-In Ranges of 2024
At most large retailers you’ll find at least a dozen slide-in ranges to choose from, some with fancier features than others. But what’s most important is a slide-in range’s ability to perform some very basic tasks really, really well, day in and day out. That’s why we recommend slide-ins only if they meet the following criteria. They heat water fast. The…
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Pros and Cons of Induction Cooktops and Ranges
Before you shop for an induction cooktop or range, consider your budget and your cooking habits. Here’s what you need to know. Induction cooking feels very different from cooking with gas. Some avid cooks really love cooking on a flame and the immediate visual feedback they get from it at the turn of a knob. No electric option, even induction,…
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3 Best Induction Ranges of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
They simmer steadily. A low-heat burner that’s capable of maintaining a steady temperature when simmering liquids is ideal, so you don’t need to stir constantly to avoid scorching, say, tomato sauce or chocolate. They bake and broil evenly. Cakes and cookies emerge uniformly baked from multiple racks. And the broilers heat evenly while still getting hot enough to sear. They…
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We Tested 14 Pro-Style Ranges. Here Are the 3 Best Models of 2024.
The market for pro-style ranges has been dominated for years by brands like KitchenAid, Thermador, Viking, and Wolf. But recently we’ve seen a new subclass emerge from such brands as ZLine, bringing pro-style ranges to consumers at a more reasonable price, often with 30-inch models under $3,000. In our tests, a ZLine range performed better than some of its more…
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8 Best Gas Ranges of 2024, Tested by Our Experts
While research is ongoing, one thing is clear: Ventilation is critical when you’re cooking on a gas range. So whether you’re stir-frying or baking, remember to turn on the hood and crack open windows and doors. (If you can’t install a traditional hood, consider a solution like the Airhood.) Some gas ranges also struggle with performance. “We find that some…
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9 Best Ranges of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
At any retailer, you’ll find dozens of ranges—if not more—to choose from, some with fancier features than others. But what’s most important is a range’s ability to perform its essential tasks really well, day in and day out. That’s why we recommend ranges only if they meet the following criteria. They heat water fast. The best ranges in our tests…
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