Learn About Ranges, Stoves & Ovens

Gas cooktops - fueled by natural gas or propane - are often the choice of professional chefs due to their quick heating and precise burner control. The gas burners are measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs). Higher BTU output means higher heat, this is important for cooking techniques like searing (typically requires 15K BTUs or more). Lower BTU output (5K BTUs or less) means lower heat, essential, for instance, when melting butter. Many find gas cooktops more difficult to clean. Select Whirlpool gas ranges make it easy to clean spills and stains with the EZ-2-Lift ™ hinges grates that give you access to the cooktop without removing the grates entirely.

Indirect heat is used to heat up the cookware and then cook the food. Electric is the cheaper option compared to gas. Smooth radiant electric cooktops have a smooth surface that is easy to clean. Electric ranges can also feature dual or triple elements that have multiple rings to deliver the right coverage for whatever you’re cooking with.

Coil cooktops take longer to heat up/cool down than induction. This is usually the least costly option and you can use any cookware.

The controls are located at the front of the range (also known as a Front Control Range). The backsplash won’t be covered by a backguard with controls. Furthermore, the unit integrates with countertops, providing a seamless built-in look. This sleek look has made them an ideal choice for installation in kitchen islands or against a wall that features a continuous backsplash.

Slide-in ranges can come with unfinished or finished sides. All Whirlpool® slide-in ranges have finished sides, so they can be installed virtually anywhere in your kitchen.

With the Fit System Limited Guarantee, Whirlpool guarantees that your 30” slide-in range will fit seamlessly into your existing cabinet cutouts of 30” (76 cm) W x 24” (61 cm) D x 36” (91.5 cm) H. If you are unsatisfied with the fit of your range, we will provide up to $300 towards professionally altering the depth of your countertop cut-out.

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The controls are located on the attached backguard of the range (also known as rear control ranges). The backguard on freestanding ranges also help protect the wall behind the range from spills and splashes. They have finished side panels and thus can be installed anywhere in your kitchen. Typically, this range style offers a lower entry price-point.

Also known as commercial-style ranges, consider a professional-style range if you want greater power and intriguing features.

Whirlpool does not offer Professional Style Ranges

Cleaning

Manual or Standard Clean

Manual or standard clean ovens generally require physical cleaning by hand. Use of cleaning agents may be necessary to remove stains.

Self Clean

The oven cleaning process involves the oven cavity heating to high-heat temperature, typically up to approximately 800 °F (400°C), when the door is locked to incinerate any spills or food. After it runs, it is necessary to wipe out any remaining food particles.The process can typically take between 2 to 6 hours.

Steam Clean

Another cleaning process that takes less time. It adds water to low heat to create steam to help release residue in the oven cavity. Any leftover residue and water must be cleaned manually and may require chemical cleaners.

There are 2 types of Convection

Fan Convection - Typically has one fan at the back of the oven that circulates the air, thus distributing the heat evenly throughout the oven.

True Convection - Has a fan, but also a third heating element that helps circulate even temperatures for more consistent roasting and baking than traditional thermal cooking.

Smart Ranges

Some ranges have Wi-Fi connectivity and allow you to remotely control the appliance using an app - such as preheating or adjusting cooking modes and temperatures. Whirlpool smart ranges with Wi-Fi connectivity offer multi-step cooking, where you can send multiple cooking instructions to the oven all at once. They are also compatible with a Google Assistant device to send voice commands directly to your range.

Double Oven Range

Combines upper and lower oven capacities to provide room to cook multiple dishes at the same time at different temperatures.

Colour Schemes

You can still choose the same popular finishes that many have enjoyed over the years, or go with an accent colour to make your kitchen pop.Bright colours like light blue, yellow and red can inject more vibrancy and sophistication into your beloved space. If you want your kitchen to match, with more classical colours, like white, black, stainless steel, black stainless steel are available - these finishes are all available in the Whirlpool range line-up.