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by Trisha Berendt
Many chefs prefer cooking on a gas range because it offers more precise control of the heat for improved cooking ability. Even if you aren't a chef, you can benefit from the finesse and affordable cost of gas ranges and ovens. When you're shopping for a gas range, you'll need to consider your kitchen's access to a gas line along with how much space you have. Factors like size, display features and range amounts all need to be considered when buying a gas range.
Gas hookups: Make sure that your kitchen can accommodate a gas range. This is especially important if you're changing from an electric range to a gas range. If your kitchen isn't already hooked up with gas connectors, you'll need to contact the gas company and a contractor to install gas connects before installing the gas range.
Measurements: Make sure that you have enough kitchen space for your new appliance. Most gas ranges are 30 inches wide, although some models can be 36 inches wide. Measure your kitchen before you shop so you know what size to look for.
Features and display: Choose a gas range with an adequate display that meets all of your needs. A gas range will often come with a built-in timer to help you stay on track when cooking a complicated meal. Also, consider safety features such as a heat light that tells you when a burner is hot or a control lock that keeps children from being able to turn on burners or the oven.
Cooktop: Pick a gas range with four or more burners if you frequently cook multiple things on the cooktop at once. Most gas ranges come with four burners of varying sizes. Wider, higher-quality gas cooktops feature as many as six burners to improve productivity. If you like to sear and stir fry, make sure that at least one of the burners has a power of 15,000 Btu for plenty of heat.
Self-cleaning features: Although most electric ranges come with a self-cleaning oven, this feature isn't as common if your range uses gas. Since self-cleaning burns off stuck-on bits of food from the surfaces of the oven, this feature is good for taking care of a mess.
