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What to consider when buying a range/stove

Looking for a new range or stove, but are uncertain where to begin? You may feel overwhelmed while buying a new range due to the wide variety of options available. From fuel type, oven capacity, and various widths, to finishes and special features, there can be many choices when it comes to selecting your new range. Understanding the differences between the various cooking options will give you more confidence when considering purchasing a range. Here are the differences:

  • Cooktop: A flat surface built into a counter powered by gas, electricity, or induction to heat food.
  • Oven: Installed into a wall cutout or near a cooktop used to bake, cook, and broil food.
  • Range: A combined one-piece appliance featuring both a cooktop and an oven.

We at Bosch are here to help you navigate your shopping experience. We’ve prepared a list of questions you should consider as you prepare to find the right range/stove to fit your lifestyle and needs.

1. Fuel type - Gas, Induction, Dual-fuel or Electric?

Gas Slide-in Ranges

Gas-powered ranges use burners to emit flames, allowing for more precise control of heat distribution and flame levels. Our gas slide-in ranges provide greater cooking flexibility with 5 cooktop burners, including a 20,000 BTU dual-stacked burner.

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Induction Ranges

Induction ranges use the cookware to create the heat. When a pot or pan is placed on an induction cooktop and the cooktop is turned on, an electric current travels through a coiled copper wire, which creates a magnetic current to produce heat and apply the heat to the pot or pan.

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Dual-Fuel Ranges

Dual-fuel slide-in ranges offer the best of both fuel types with a 5-burner gas cooktop and electric convection oven. The dual-stacked burner delivers fast boiling with 20,000 BTUs and low simmering for greater cooking flexibility.

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Electric Ranges

Electric slide-in ranges are engineered to fit flush to your cabinetry for a seamless, built-in look that provides an instant design upgrade. Versatile cooktop elements with up to 3,000W of power allow you to heat different sizes of pots and pans efficiently.

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Bosch modern kitchen with white cabinetry
Bosch 30" Slide-in Gas Range

2. Range Installation Sizing & Dimensions

Range sizes vary between freestanding and slide-in configurations. Our freestanding industrial style ranges are available in 30" and 36" width options to fit your kitchen sizing needs. Bosch 30" width slide-in ranges are available in induction, electric, gas or dual-fuel options. All Bosch 30" slide-in ranges are engineered to fit flush to your cabinetry for a seamless, built-in look that provides a beautiful design upgrade.

Bosch slide-in range
Bosch industrial style range

Range Styles & Configurations

Bosch offers two different range types with our slide-in and freestanding ranges.

Slide-in Ranges: Available with gas, induction, or electric cooktops, these types of ranges slide back against the wall and provide a sleek built-in look. The Genuine European Convection oven delivers faster and more even cooking on all three racks and the QuietClose® door opens and closes smoothly and effortlessly, without slamming shut.

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Freestanding Ranges: Our gas and dual-fuel freestanding range types feature the perfect balance of bold design and high-performing function, fit for a versatile range of kitchen design aesthetics.

  • Pro-style range
  • Stainless steel and black stainless steel options
  • Easy to install freestanding design
  • Easy to clean enamel surface and dishwasher safe grates
  • Power and precision with dual flame burner

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Industrial style range in kitchen setting

Power and Performance: Bosch Industrial-Style Ranges

With a bold, heavy-duty look and die-cast metal front control knobs as well as pedestal feet, our freestanding industrial-style ranges make a beautiful focal point in any kitchen.

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4. Invented for life: Bosch innovations are made to improve your cooking experience (features vary by model)

Bosch genuine european convection cooking

Convection Pro for even golden results

A back fan plus an additional heating element compared to regular convection, circulates air throughout the cavity for faster cooking and even results no matter where you place your pan.

Powerful 18,000 BTU burners

Powerful burners for fast cooking

A powerful 18,000 BTU center burner means your pans heat up faster and water boils quickly!

Bosch self cleaning oven feature

Self-cleaning oven

For easy cleanup, your oven has a self-clean mode.

Bosch industrial range with racks pulled out

Generous oven capacity

Cook multiple dishes at once for the ultimate convenience! The oven also easily fits a large turkey and side dishes.

Bosch slide in range kitchen

Easy slide-in design

The slide-in range design can replace a freestanding range cutout and slides back against the wall for a sleek built-in look.

Bosch warming drawer pulled out

Warming drawer

The warming drawer is a convenient space to keep the food you cook warm until it’s ready to serve.

Bosch Stainless Steel Slide in Range
Bosch stainless steel range angled
Bosch Black Stainless Steel Range
Bosch black stainless steel range angled

5. Color options: Stainless Steel or Black Stainless Steel

If you prefer a classic finish, stainless steel is the perfect match to any kitchen design and aesthetic.

Bosch black stainless steel is a bold yet timeless. It is made of a special material, not just a coating, so it helps guard against scratches and fingerprints to maintain its look.

Bosch virtual kitchen package builder tool

6. Design your dream Bosch kitchen with our virtual tool.

Pick your Bosch appliances and customize your kitchen cabinetry and layout with our kitchen package tool!

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