Checklist for cooking products

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Before going to the store for selecting and purchasing an appliance, read this section on cooking appliances. Fill out the following checklist. Check all that apply.

Measure the area available for the range:

___width

___depth

___height


__8. An eye-level one-oven model, designed to operate on gas or electric. __9. The eye-level two-oven range (with or without microwave oven combination) is available in a variety of colors.

These measurements are the cut-out measurements, and not the old range mea surements. Also, be sure that the range can fit through the doorways of the house.

  • The type of range desired:
    • Free-standing with one oven
    • Eye-level (High-low) with two ovens
    • Eye-level with one oven
    • Built-in
    • Drop-in
    • Slide-in
    • Electric: Gas: LP or Natural
  • Type of oven needed
    • Single
    • Double
    • Conventional
    • Microwave
    • Combination oven
    • Convection
  • Oven location
    • Below cooktop
    • One over, one under
    • Separate built-in oven(s)
  • Oven controls
    • On back console
    • On range front console
    • On hood
    • Dial-type
    • Touch pads
    • Automatic oven clock/timer
  • Cleaning system
    • Self-cleaning (pyrolytic)
    • Continuous
    • Manual
  • Broiler type
    • Top-of-oven
    • Low broiler
    • Variable heat
  • Cooktop style
    • Conventional
    • Glass-ceramic
    • Grille/griddle convertible
    • Induction
  • Cooktop controls
    • Thermostatic control
    • Eye-level controls
    • Eye-level controls on hood
    • Controls on back splash
    • Controls at front of cooktop
    • Controls at side of cooktop
  • Accessories
    • Rotisserie
    • Roast temperature probe
    • Griddle
  • Venting system
    • Separate hood
    • Built-in down draft
    • Vent-microwave oven combination
    • Hood attached to upper oven
    • Vent over regular cooktop
    • Vent over grill/griddle cooktop
  • The preferred color of the range _______
  • The people aspect
    • Who will use the range? ______________
    • How many people are being cooked for? _____________
    • Is the range design convenient for all of the family members? yes / no
    • Price range: $________
    • Warranty and service information:____________

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