Every Ilve electric range cooker here has an induction hob and electric ovens, so the same cookers also appear under Ilve induction range cookers. They come in 90, 100 and 120 cm widths across the Torino, Pro Line, Roma, Milano, Majestic and Panoramagic series. They suit cooks who want a large freestanding centrepiece with a quick, responsive induction hob instead of gas.

The first decision is the oven layout. Single-oven 90 cm models have one 97-litre cavity, with room for a large roast or several trays at once. Twin 60/30 models split the space into 65 and 43 litres, so you can cook at two temperatures or use the smaller oven for everyday meals and save energy. At 100 cm, Milano and Roma models have a 60/40 layout that enlarges the second oven to 57 litres. The 120 cm cookers pair a 97-litre main oven with a 43-litre second oven. The number of hob zones rises with width: Torino and Pro Line have five, most 90 and 100 cm models have six, and the 120 cm cookers have seven.

The series differ mainly in looks and controls. Torino lists 9 oven functions, while most Milano, Roma and Majestic models offer 15, and most cookers here are rated A+ for energy. Milano and Majestic come in up to eight colours, including Midnight Blue and Emerald Green, with chrome or brass trim. Roma has a stainless steel finish in four colour options. Majestic adds a TFT touch control alongside its knobs. Panoramagic has a more contemporary stainless steel and black glass design with a TFT display. The 90 cm Panoramagic also lists E3 precision digital temperature control, which lets you set the exact oven temperature on screen instead of judging it from a knob, along with an electronic food probe and a diagonal rotisserie. Pro Line comes in matt graphite or stainless steel.

To narrow it down, measure your space for 90, 100 or 120 cm first. Then decide between one large oven and two, and finally choose a style, from coloured finishes with brass trim to the glass-fronted Panoramagic. If you would rather cook on gas burners, look at Ilve dual fuel range cookers, or see every fuel type under Ilve range cookers.