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Dual fuel range cookers give you a gas hob that responds the moment you turn the knob, with electric ovens underneath that hold a steady heat for baking and roasting. They suit busy family kitchens and anyone who loves cooking over a real flame but wants better cakes than a gas oven tends to bake.
Pick from 90cm, 100cm and 110cm widths in stainless steel or black from Belling and Leisure. Not on gas? Our induction range cookers run on electricity alone, or browse the 90cm electric range cookers that fit the most common gap.
A dual fuel range cooker puts two fuels into one freestanding appliance. The gas hob on top gives you a flame you can see and turn up or down in an instant. Below it, the electric oven, second oven and grill give a drier, more even heat than a gas oven.
That split is the whole appeal. Gas is brilliant for searing steak, stir-frying and bringing a big pan to the boil. You can also see exactly how hard you're cooking. An electric fan oven pushes the heat around the cavity, so a tray of roast potatoes browns on the bottom shelf as well as the top one.
It isn't the same as a gas range cooker, where the ovens burn gas too. Nor is it an electric range cooker, where the hob is ceramic or induction. Want the flame and better baking too? A dual fuel cooker is the happy middle ground for UK kitchens that already have a gas supply.
Here's how the dual fuel range cookers on our site line up, using the makers' specs from the Electrical Discount UK listings. Prices change most weeks, so check each cooker's own listing for today's figure.
| Dual fuel range cooker | Width | Gas hob | Ovens and grill | Total capacity | Extras | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure Cookmaster CK90F530X (stainless steel) | 90cm (900mm) | 5 burners with a wok burner | 3 electric ovens, fanned main oven, electric grill in its own cavity | 175 litres | Flame safety device, double glazed doors | 1 year parts and labour |
| Belling Cookcentre 100DF (black or stainless steel) | 100cm (996mm) | 7 burners with a 4kW wok burner | Fanned multifunction main oven, conventional second oven, electric grill | 157 litres | Air fry mode and tray, slow cook, programmable timer | 3 years parts and labour |
| Belling Cookcentre 110DF (black or stainless steel) | 110cm (1096mm) | 7 burners with a 4kW wok burner | Fanned multifunction main oven, conventional second oven, separate electric grill | 157 litres | Air fry mode and tray, slow cook, storage compartment | 3 years parts and labour |
As a rough guide, the 90cm Leisure sits around the £900 mark, the Belling 100DF is nearer £1,200 and the 110DF versions run from about £1,300 to £1,400. Each dual fuel range cooker here is 900mm tall and 600mm deep, so they line up with standard worktops and kitchen units.
A 90cm dual fuel range cooker is the simplest swap for an older 90cm range. It's still a big step up from a 60cm cooker. The Leisure Cookmaster fits five burners and three ovens into that width. That's handy when a Sunday roast needs the meat, the potatoes and a crumble all at different temperatures. If you'd rather have a ceramic or induction top, our 90cm electric range cookers cover the all-electric choices at this size.
Step up to a 100cm dual fuel range cooker and you get two full-height ovens with room for seven burners on the gas hob. Belling's Cookcentre 100DF measures 996mm, so it'll slot into a 1000mm gap with a whisker to spare. It's a sensible pick if you're cooking for a family of four or five most nights. For the same width with an electric hob, take a look at our 100cm electric range cookers.
The widest size is the one to choose if you love hosting. A 110cm dual fuel range cooker like the Belling 110DF keeps the seven-burner gas hob and 157 litres of the 100cm model. The extra width brings a separate grill and a storage compartment for trays and tins. Measure carefully, because at 1096mm it needs a matching gap. You'll find induction and ceramic versions on our 110cm electric range cookers page.
Whatever the size, measure the space at the back as well as the front. Belling says its full-size range cookers adjust from 900mm to 930mm tall. The hotplate should never sit lower than the worktops either side, so the heat can't damage them.
Count the burners you'll really use. Five is plenty for most homes. A seven-burner gas hob lets you run a stockpot, two saucepans and a frying pan together on Christmas morning without juggling.
A wok burner earns its place if you like stir-fries or want a big pan of pasta water boiling fast. Both Belling widths have a 4kW wok burner, which puts out far more heat than a standard ring. Cast iron pan supports are a good sign too. A cast iron pan support is heavy and stable and it won't warp with the heat.
Most dual fuel range cookers pair a fan oven as the main oven with a conventional oven as the second oven. The fan oven is the everyday workhorse for batch cooking on several shelves at once. A conventional oven heats from the top and bottom, which plenty of bakers still prefer for bread and rich fruit cakes. Some cooks keep the conventional oven for baking and the main oven for everything else.
Check how the grill is arranged as well. A separate grill (rather than one inside the conventional oven) means you can toast or brown a dish without tying up one of the ovens. That's a real help when the main oven is full.
A multifunction oven gives you several heating patterns in one cavity, from fan and grill to base heat. The multifunction main oven on the 100cm and 110cm Belling models has five modes, including fan, slow cook and an air fry setting that comes with its own tray. So you can make crispy chips or chicken wings without a separate air fryer cluttering the worktop. The slow cook setting uses a gentle, low heat that's ideal for stews and pulled pork while you're at work. Come home, open the slow cook oven and dinner is ready.
Capacity is quoted in litres. Read the usable figure as well as the headline one. Belling lists each oven at 70 litres, with 64 and 60 litres usable. It quotes 157 litres for the whole cooker. The Leisure's three cavities add up to 175 litres between them.
Stainless steel is the most practical finish because it wipes clean quickly and suits modern kitchens. Our stainless steel range cookers are a good place to compare. A black dual fuel range cooker hides fingerprints well and looks smart against pale units. You'll find more choice among our black range cookers. Fancy a softer country look? Our cream range cookers are lovely, although the cream models we stock right now are all electric rather than dual fuel.
Belling backs both of its dual fuel cookers with a three-year parts and labour guarantee, while the Leisure Cookmaster comes with one year as standard. The Leisure also lists a flame safety device, which cuts the gas to a burner if the flame goes out. Look for one on any gas hob you're thinking of buying.
Installation is the one job you can't do yourself, whichever dual fuel cooker you choose. Any gas appliance has to be fitted by a Gas Safe registered engineer, which is the law under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. The HSE's gas safety advice for homes explains what that means for you.
The electric oven side of the installation needs planning too. According to Belling's range cooker FAQs, dual fuel and electric range cookers must be hard-wired to a 32-amp fused spur cooker point, so a standard plug socket won't do. If your kitchen doesn't already have a cooker circuit, book a registered electrician well before delivery day. Electrical Safety First's kitchen safety guide is a helpful read while you plan.
Before the fitter arrives, check a few details with them.
Not on mains gas? Belling says its dual fuel range cookers can be converted from natural gas to LPG with an optional conversion kit. Its all-gas range cookers can't, which makes dual fuel a good fit for rural homes on bottled or bulk gas. The same registered engineer should carry out the conversion.
Choosing between a dual fuel cooker and an electric range cooker usually comes down to the hob. If you love cooking over a flame and there's already gas in the kitchen, a dual fuel range cooker gives you that control without losing the even baking of electric ovens.
Moving away from gas, or just want the easiest hob to keep clean? An induction hob boils quickly and wipes down in seconds. Every electric range cooker with an induction hob runs without a gas pipe at all. Browse the 100cm induction range cookers and 110cm induction range cookers if you want plenty of oven space. Our ceramic hob range cookers are usually the cheaper all-electric route.
Big names such as Rangemaster, Stoves and Smeg make dual fuel range cookers too. Rangemaster is best known for its Classic range, Smeg for its retro-styled Victoria cookers. Stoves sells its Richmond range in 90cm, 100cm and 110cm dual fuel versions. The models on our Stoves range cookers page are electric with induction hobs. Belling fans can compare every model in our Belling range cookers collection, including the Belling Farmhouse range cookers.
A little care keeps a dual fuel range cooker looking good for years. Cleaning is easier little and often. Lift off the pan supports and burner caps once a week and wash them in warm soapy water. Dry them fully before you put them back so the burners light first time.
Wipe stainless steel along the grain with a soft cloth. The enamel oven linings are easiest to clean when they're warm rather than hot. A non-scratch pad keeps the enamel smooth. Leave cleaning the burner heads until they're completely cool. On the hob, the maker suggests flat-based pans between 100mm and 250mm across, centred over the burner so the flames don't creep up the sides.
It means the cooker uses two fuels, with gas for the hob and electricity for the ovens and grill.
Yes, they must be hard-wired to a 32-amp cooker point by a qualified electrician rather than plugged into an ordinary socket. That's the maker's advice for every model here.
No, by law the gas connection has to be made by a registered gas engineer. Ask them to fit the stability bracket and test every burner before they leave.
Many can, using an optional conversion kit fitted by a gas engineer. For any brand, check the manual before you buy.
Measure your gap first. A 90cm model suits most kitchens replacing an older range. Go for 100cm if you want two full ovens and seven burners, or 110cm if you often cook for a crowd.
For baking, most cooks think so. Fan ovens bake more evenly than most gas ovens. You still get the instant control of a gas hob on top.
