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Stainless steel range cookers bring a clean, professional look to the kitchen, and the brushed metal finish sits just as well beside handleless gloss units as it does next to a classic shaker kitchen. Every model here is a stainless steel range from Belling or Leisure, in 90cm, 100cm and 110cm widths, with a ceramic, induction or gas hob.
They suit busy family kitchens, keen cooks who want a chef-style look and anyone matching other steel appliances. Want a gas hob on top? See our dual fuel range cookers, or compare every induction range cooker we sell.
A stainless steel range cooker is the closest thing to a restaurant kitchen you can fit at home. The metal front looks crisp and modern, it reflects light round the room and it matches a stainless steel cooker hood, fridge freezer or sink without any effort. Stainless steel range cookers are also the most popular finish, so you'll find the widest choice of sizes, hob types and prices in it.
It's tough too. Stainless steel doesn't chip like enamel can if you knock it with a heavy pan, and it won't fade or yellow over the years. Small scuffs blend into the brushed grain rather than showing as a bright mark.
Many cookers use 18/10 stainless steel, which means 18% chromium and 10% nickel. The chromium forms a thin protective layer on the surface that stops rust, and the nickel adds shine and helps the metal stand up to heat and cleaning. Smeg's C92 range cookers, for example, are built from 18/10 steel.
Yes, more than a black or cream finish. Smudges show up most on the oven doors and handles, where hands go every day. A brushed finish hides them far better than a mirror polish, and a quick wipe with a microfibre cloth takes them off in seconds. Some brands add an anti-fingerprint coating, so check the product page if this matters to you.
The grid shows ten models from the Belling Cookcentre range and two Leisure ranges, all sold through Electrical Discount UK. Prices change with the retailer, so we've given rough bands rather than exact figures.
| Model | Width | Hob | Ovens | Total capacity (litres) | Guarantee | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure Cookmaster CK90F530X | 90cm | 5 burner gas hob with a wok burner | Three, plus a grill | 175 | 1 year | Under £1,000 |
| Leisure Cuisinemaster CS90D530X | 90cm | 5-zone induction | Three cavities | Not listed | 1 year | Around £1,000 to £1,100 |
| Belling Cookcentre 90E | 90cm | 5-zone ceramic | Two | 174 | 3 years | Around £1,300 to £1,400 |
| Belling Cookcentre 90EI | 90cm | 5-zone induction | Two | 174 | 3 years | Around £1,500 to £1,600 |
| Belling Cookcentre 100DF | 100cm | Gas with a 4kW wok burner | Two, plus a grill | 157 | 3 years | Around £1,100 to £1,200 |
| Belling Cookcentre 100E | 100cm | 5-zone ceramic | Two | 194 | 3 years | Around £1,200 to £1,300 |
| Belling Cookcentre 100EI | 100cm | 5-zone induction | Two | 194 | 3 years | Around £1,600 to £1,700 |
| Belling Cookcentre 110DF | 110cm | Gas with a 4kW wok burner | Two, plus a grill | 157 | 3 years | Around £1,300 to £1,400 |
| Belling Cookcentre 110E | 110cm | 5-zone ceramic plus a warming zone | Two | 194 | 3 years | Around £1,500 to £1,600 |
| Belling Cookcentre 110IE | 110cm | 5-zone induction with Link+ | Two | 194 | 3 years | Around £1,700 to £1,800 |
Every one is A rated for energy, and the dimensions are much the same front to back: 900mm tall and 600mm deep, so the height lines up with standard UK worktops. The real choices are fuel type, width, how many ovens you'll use and how long a guarantee you want.
The hob makes the biggest difference to how a range cooks, and to the price. All the ovens in our grid are electric, so you're choosing between a ceramic, induction or gas hob on top.
A ceramic hob heats an element under the glass, which then heats the pan. Any flat-based pan works, so there's nothing new to buy, and it's the cheapest way into a full electric range cooker. It's slower to heat and cool than induction, but residual heat lights show which zones are still hot.
The Belling Cookcentre 90E, 100E and 110E all have a 5-zone ceramic hob, and the 110E adds a warming zone. Compare every colour in our ceramic hob range cookers.
Induction heats the pan itself with a magnetic field. It boils water fast, responds the moment you turn a zone down and the glass stays cooler, so spills don't burn on. You'll need pans with a magnetic base, so try a fridge magnet on each one. Most stainless steel and cast iron pans work, while plain aluminium, copper and glass don't.
The Belling 90EI, 100EI and 110IE use Link+ to join two zones into one long area for a griddle or fish kettle, and they cut the power if a pan overheats. The Leisure Cuisinemaster CS90D530X brings five touch control zones for less money. See more in our 90cm induction range cookers, 100cm induction range cookers and 110cm induction range cookers.
A dual fuel range cooker pairs a gas hob with electric ovens. It's the classic choice for cooks who like a real flame for stir fries and searing, plus the even heat of an electric fan oven for baking. Look for a wok burner, cast iron pan supports and flame failure devices, which cut the gas if a flame goes out.
The Leisure Cookmaster CK90F530X is a 90cm dual fuel range cooker with a 5 burner gas hob and a wok burner. The Belling Cookcentre 100DF and 110DF both have a 4kW wok burner on cast iron supports. Any gas range cooker or dual fuel model must be connected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
A full gas range cooker uses gas for the ovens as well as the hob. It's handy if your kitchen has no cooker circuit, but gas ovens tend to be less even than electric fan ovens. We don't list any full gas range cooker in stainless steel at the moment.
Stainless steel range cookers come in three main widths, and we stock all of them. Measure the gap at worktop height and check the installation guide for any side clearance before you choose.
The 90cm range cooker is the UK's most popular size. It takes the place of a standard 60cm cooker and a 30cm unit, so it often fits without a full kitchen refit. Belling's 90cm models are 896mm wide, while the Leisure and Smeg models are 900mm. Browse every model in our 90cm electric range cookers.
The 100cm Belling models are 996mm wide and give you two full size 70 litre ovens instead of one large and one tall oven. It's a good middle size for families who roast every Sunday. See them all in our 100cm electric range cookers.
At 1096mm, a 110cm range cooker is the biggest size we stock, with room for a big turkey in one oven and the trimmings in the other. Our 110cm electric range cookers show every option at this width.
Count the ovens first, then check the capacity. Brands quote a gross figure and a smaller usable one, so compare like with like. Each 70 litre Belling oven gives about 60 to 64 litres of usable space, for example.
Every Belling Cookcentre in the grid has an air fry function with its own tray, which crisps chips and wings with little oil. They also offer slow cook, a programmable timer and an LED display. The induction models add a child lock on the hob. The main ovens offer five to nine cooking functions, depending on the model.
Stainless steel is easy to keep looking good if you treat it gently. The aim is to remove grease and fingerprints without scratching the surface.
The oven lining matters as much as the outside. Most Belling models use easy clean enamel, which wipes down once the oven cools. The Leisure Cuisinemaster uses catalytic liners, which absorb grease at high temperatures but can't be scrubbed and wear out over time.
A pyrolytic oven heats itself to around 500°C and turns grease to ash that you wipe away. It's the easiest option of all. The Smeg C92IPX2 has a pyrolytic main oven, but it isn't in the retailer's feed right now, so it may not show in the grid.
Check these dimensions against your gap before you order. Widths are the real measurements from the product listings, which can be a few millimetres under the nominal size.
Most range cookers have adjustable feet, so you can level the hob with your worktop. Handles and the rail add a few centimetres to the depth, so allow for that in a galley kitchen.
These cookers weigh between 82kg and 94kg, so plan the route into the kitchen before delivery day.
Electrical Safety First has clear advice on kitchen appliances and how to find a registered electrician. A stainless steel splashback or upstand behind the range finishes the professional look and protects the wall.
Belling has made cookers in the UK for more than a century. The Cookcentre is its modern range cooker line, in stainless steel, black and other colours, and every model here has a 3 year parts and labour guarantee. See every model in our Belling range cookers.
Leisure is the value side of the Rangemaster group. The Cookmaster and Cuisinemaster ranges give you three ovens for less money, but come with a 1 year warranty, so think about extended cover.
Smeg is famous for its Italian styling and 18/10 stainless steel, with a 2 year guarantee on the models we've listed. Rangemaster, Stoves, Bertazzoni and Falcon also make stainless steel range cookers, and some, such as the Rangemaster Elise Luxe, come with antique brass trim on a steel body. Brass warms up the look and suits a classic kitchen, but we don't stock a brass trimmed model at the moment. Our Stoves range cookers page lists the Stoves models we sell in other colours.
Stainless steel is the modern choice, but it's not the only one. Our black range cookers hide splashes and suit dark kitchens, while cream range cookers bring a warm farmhouse feel. Which? also has a useful guide to buying a range cooker to read alongside the specs above.
Not really. They show fingerprints more than black or cream, but a wipe with warm soapy water along the grain and a dry microfibre cloth keeps them looking new.
The Leisure Cookmaster CK90F530X is usually our lowest priced model. The cheapest Belling is often the 100DF or 100E, both around £1,100 to £1,300.
Not in normal use. The chromium in stainless steel protects it. Bleach, chlorine and salt left on the surface can mark it, so rinse and dry after cleaning.
A dual fuel range cooker suits cooks who love a gas flame. Electric with induction is faster, easier to clean and needs no gas supply.
No. It needs a dedicated cooker circuit and switch, fitted by an electrician to the rating in the manual.
Most homes go for 90cm. Choose 100cm or 110cm if you have the space and often cook for six or more.
Belling gives 3 years parts and labour, Smeg 2 years and Leisure 1 year on the models we list.
