Lacanche range cookers are French-style Classic ranges for people who cook a lot and want a cooker to be the main feature of the kitchen. Widths run from compact 70 cm models to large 220.5 cm ranges with four ovens. Most can be specified in any of 30 colours, from Delft Blue and Burgundy to Anthracite and Stainless Steel. Many listings also give a choice of trim finish, such as chrome, nickel, brass or brushed stainless steel.
Start with the hob. Our Lacanche dual fuel range cookers combine electric ovens with a classic gas hob, with burners from a gentle 1.5 kW up to 5 kW on the largest models for fast boiling and searing. Induction models, found among the Lacanche electric range cookers, use rings with a booster setting, and several 90 cm models have a six-zone induction hob. If you want gas throughout, see the Lacanche gas range cookers. On some models with three induction rings, the hob leaves room for extra integrated elements, such as a chargrill or plancha.
The oven layout matters just as much. Static ovens heat from top and bottom, which suits traditional roasting and baking. Convection ovens use a fan to spread heat evenly when you bake on several shelves. Dual function ovens can do both. Several 140.5 cm and 180.5 cm models add a small 20-litre oven with grill, which is handy for side dishes or grilling without heating a large cavity. Many wider ranges also include a 79-litre simmer oven, which you can swap for a neutral cupboard. The simmer oven is useful for holding food, warming plates or slow cooking. The ovens are rated A, or B for the static oven and grill.
To narrow the choice, measure the space you have first, because that decides which widths and how many ovens you can fit. Then choose between gas and induction for the hob. Finally, decide whether you'd use static, convection or a simmer oven most. If you're planning a whole kitchen, all Lacanche products are worth a look too.
