Electric Ranges

Discover Electric Ranges at Abt

When it comes to reliable, long-lasting appliances, Abt is the place to begin your purchasing journey, as we offer a variety of range tops for all of your favorite meals. Choosing the perfect kitchen appliance is not easy, as we offer a wide assortment of options, but electric ranges are a high-quality pick, as they offer consistent dry heat and many other benefits.

Electric Range Designs

While choosing between gas, electric and dual fuel is the first step in picking a range, even electric fuel types have multiple cooking surface options: coil, smooth-top and induction. The glowing metal coil is where even heat is introduced, as the more rings your coil has, the more the heat is distributed across the burner. While coil burners are cheaper, they are harder to clean as you must remove the coils. If you're looking for a flat continuous cooking surface, smooth tops are ideal as these heating elements are built underneath ceramic glass to encourage easier cleanup. Induction ranges are where the technology becomes the most innovative, as they utilize electromagnetic waves to create heat at the bottom of your magnetic pots or pans. Because induction can only heat this compatible cookware, it keeps the rest of your stovetop fairly cool. Induction cooks food faster, while also remaining environmentally friendly.

Once you've determined which cooking surface is right for you, you can delve deeper into the physical build of your electric range. Freestanding models have high backs with controls, finished sides and are able to fit at the end of your cabinet run, in between cabinets or stand-alone. Slide-in ranges, on the other hand, do not have finished sides or a backsplash and therefore, require cabinets to be placed on both sides. Ideally, placing your range under a hood or downdraft for ventilation purposes is the safest location. Some electric ranges are also double ovens, featuring self-contained compartments that can be set at different temperatures for ultimate multitasking. Electric range models at Abt come in a variety of finishes, in colors like stainless steel, white, black and more; some are even fingerprint resistant to maintain a sleek, attractive appearance.

Unique Features & More

The power burners on an electric range hold a minimum of 3200 watts and the simmer burner about 1200 to 1500 watts. In order to fuel these, you'll need a 220 or 240-volt power supply, which is more than that of a standard outlet. Some electric ranges utilize convection cooking, a fan in the oven circulating air and heat all around your food. This method uses 25% less heat than standard baking while cooking 25% faster. Most have electronic controls and touch-screen LED displays. Several of these controls offer safety options that allow you to program your oven's start and stop times and have indicator lights that alert you when your burners are hot. If you don't wish to rely on a control panel to cook or bake, you can invest in an electric range that is WiFi compatible, using Bluetooth technology to connect to your smartphone; set timers, adjust temperature and preheat no matter if you're in the kitchen or elsewhere. If you're not interested in consistent oven maintenance, consider an electric range with a self-cleaning system. When you're finished cooking, this system will release steam under low heat to coax the walls of your oven into releasing dirt and grime.

For further questions about the advantages of cooking with different fuel types, speak to a member of our team at 847-954-4140. To learn more about electric ranges and other similar appliances, review our kitchen range buying guide.