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| Thread ID: 96864 | 2009-01-26 21:13:00 | Gas cookers | rny (6943) | PC World Chat |
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| 742231 | 2009-01-26 21:13:00 | We are considering replacing our somewhat tired electric oven with a combination electric/gas cooker. The likely contender is an "Ariston". According to the retailer, they are a very popular Italian brand. (They would say that). Does anyone have any experience with this brand, or with the use of these dual fuel cookers, including any installation issues, that would be of help to us in deciding? There does not seem to be a lot of info on the net that we could find. Any help would be appreciated. |
rny (6943) | ||
| 742232 | 2009-01-27 01:34:00 | I'd be searching User reviews on the net and seeing what people who bought them say about reliability etc. And then checking to see what parts availability is like here. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 742233 | 2009-01-27 01:52:00 | Probably try a UK based blog... Most people in the UK use gas cookers.. |
NZfunk (13162) | ||
| 742234 | 2009-01-27 02:02:00 | As of Oct 2008, Consumer recommend Smeg Professional Series SA9066XS and Westinghouse DSK965S, both with RRPs of around $3300...(!!!!!) Smeg: # Good points Excellent oven results for meringues, roast chicken, roast turkey, vegetables, and cookies. Very good overall oven performance. Very good cooktop performance. Has a fish burner. # But No grill rack supplied. Oven's inefficient heat retention means higher running costs. Westinghouse: # Good points Good oven results - excellent for roast chicken. Very good cooktop performance. Excellent result for grilled sausages. Best overall at grilling. # But Oven's inefficient heat retention means higher running costs. # Comment Manufacturer recommends a maximum baking-tray size of 36cmx38cm - and this gave the Westinghouse higher scores for scones and sponge cake than a full-sized tray did. |
johcar (6283) | ||
| 742235 | 2009-01-27 03:42:00 | Ariston is a low end Italian brand. I got a Smeg gas cooktop which I thought was good, I was told parts were readily available etc but the downside is the output of the burners. Compare output of all burners on different makes/models. My back two burners can barely boil a huge pot of water, I have to use the front main one, then put it on the back ones to finish off, big mistake. The small burner front right is only for keeping things warm it is so useless. The oven I got was also Smeg. It is great, it was top of the line at the time and self cleaning. It cleans sides, top and bottom and trays on self clean, Bosch at the time only did Sides. A quick wipe and it is spotless. |
Bantu (52) | ||
| 742236 | 2009-01-27 03:48:00 | Not an oven, but if you are looking at changing your cook top, go with induction :) It is the only way to go. |
Zippity (58) | ||
| 742237 | 2009-01-27 07:50:00 | The small burner front right is only for keeping things warm it is so useless. The trouble with our gas hob is the opposite, we can't turn the little burner down low enough to be useable as a "warmer" |
decibel (11645) | ||
| 742238 | 2009-01-27 08:50:00 | Not an oven, but if you are looking at changing your cook top, go with induction :) It is the only way to go. He wants a gas cooker - - Induction heating won't work on gas unless you stick the gas in a tin can. ;) |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 742239 | 2009-01-27 09:10:00 | He wants a gas cooker - - Induction heating won't work on gas unless you stick the gas in a tin can. ;) An induction cook top and a gas oven - what better combination? :punk:punk |
Zippity (58) | ||
| 742240 | 2009-01-27 21:01:00 | Thanks for all your replies folks. Your input has been of assistance to us. Have spent a fair bit of time searching user reviews, they are somewhat few and far between. there are several places here in Invers that offer service and parts, (hopefully not required). Just need to find a reputable installer now to do the gas and electrical stuff. Our city council informs me that a permit is not required providing we are using a 9kg gas bottle, but if using the larger exchange type, there is $200 fee. What a bloody rip off!!! | rny (6943) | ||
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