Rangemaster is best known for its range cookers, and they make up most of this page: freestanding cookers in 90, 100 and 110 cm widths from the Classic, Classic Deluxe, Classic FX, Professional, Professional+, Elise and Nexus families, plus matching chimney hoods. The brand also offers Rangemaster built-in kitchen appliances and Rangemaster refrigeration.

Fuel is the first decision. Dual fuel cookers pair a gas hob with electric ovens, while the gas models run on natural gas throughout. Their hobs have five or six burners on cast-iron pan supports, and some add a multi-ring wok burner or a supplied griddle. Electric models use five-zone induction hobs, which heat the pan directly and respond quickly, though they need induction-compatible cookware. Elise induction cookers include SpillGuard, which keeps accidental spills contained on the hob for easier cleaning.

Oven layouts vary. The Classic FX has a single 114-litre cavity for large batches, while 100 cm Classic and Classic Deluxe induction models have three cavities, so you can cook at different temperatures at once. Classic Deluxe models add a catalytic left oven that absorbs grease as you cook. Many models include the Handyrack, which makes it easier to tend to a roast, along with Steadfast pan supports designed to stop pans wobbling. Several have a Nite-Lite clock that dims automatically after 10pm. Porthole doors let you check food without opening the oven, while Elise models have solid doors. Most come in a choice of colours, and the Classic FX offers brass or chrome trim.

Rangemaster chimney hoods come in 60, 90, 100 and 110 cm widths to match the cooker below, each with three speeds plus a booster and a choice of extraction or recirculation. To narrow things down, measure your space first, since width decides what fits. Then check your fuel supply: a gas connection opens up gas and dual fuel, while an all-electric kitchen points to induction. Finally, weigh one large oven against several smaller cavities.