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UK Gas Cookers - Gas
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Get
Cooking!
 Are
you in the market for a new gas cooker? There
are plenty of advantages to using a gas cooker
instead of an electric model, and with the new
and improved features today, you can tailor your
cooker to your unique needs and preferences. But
before you run down to appliance alley, it will
be worth your while to determine the exact type
of cooker that you want to make your search a
bit less confusing.
Cooking Capacity
Like many major appliances today, cookers come
in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. One of
the first decisions you will need to make is how
big you want your oven to be. A general rule of
thumb is that a 2-3 cubic foot oven is the right
size for one to two people, 3-4 cubic feet will
be suitable for a small family, and larger
families of four or more will probably want an
oven capacity greater than 4 cubic feet. It is
also important to measure the space available in
your kitchen, to ensure that you get a unit that
will fit.
Advantages
There are many reasons to choose a gas cooker
over an electric model. First, gas is known to
heat up quickly, allowing for less cook time and
greater fuel efficiency. It is easier to control
the burner temperature as well, and you can get
the option of two quick heat burners for boiling
and two slower burners for simmering. Gas
cookers are ideal for dishes like roasts or
casseroles, because they will not dry out your
food as they cook. Gas is
generally cheaper to run, and because of this,
you don't need to worry about shopping for the
best energy rating for your gas cooker.
Disadvantages
There are also some disadvantages to a gas
cooker. First, gas ovens do not tend to heat as
evenly inside, so rotating dishes becomes
essential - particularly when you are cooking on
multiple racks. There are not as many models of
gas cookers to choose from, and those that are
available do not tend to have as many features
as electric cookers. Gas cookers are generally
on the pricier side, although they do cost less
to run overall.
Dual-Fuel Cookers: The Best of Both Worlds
There is another option that will give you the
best of both worlds, and this is the dual-fuel
cooker. This unit will offer the versatility and
control of a gas powered range with the even
cooking action of an electric oven. These models
generally fall into the moderate to high price
range, and come in a variety of brands. Keep in
mind that a dual-fuel cooker will require
installing for both gas and electricity to run.
Clean-up Features
In the past, gas cookers have been the harder
models to keep clean, since the burners allowed
for food to fall underneath and did not lend
themselves well to a quick wipe. Today, you can
find gas cookers with sealed burners that will
make those quick clean-ups a snap. This is a
feature to look for if you like to save time and
energy in your housekeeping routine as well as
your cooking.
A gas cooker is an exciting purchase for those
who spend plenty of time creating yummy
concoctions for their families. Take your time
to find the cooker that will best meet your
needs and you are guaranteed to be satisfied
with your purchase for many years to come. |
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