Belling RCA Farmhouse 100EI Anthracite 100cm Electric Range Cooker with Induction Hob

The Belling RCAFARM10EIA is a 100cm wide electric range cooker with three oven cavities and a total cooking capacity of 194 litres. It sits in the mid-size range and comes in Anthracite. The main oven is 89 litres (81 litres usable) and the second cavity is 70 litres (64 litres usable). A third cavity adds another 42 litres.

The hob is a 5-zone induction hob with Link+ Technology that connects two zones for larger pans. It heats the pan not the surface making it faster and safer. The main oven is multi-function with 5 cooking modes including fan and AirFry. The second oven is conventional electric and the third cavity handles grilling. A slow cook function is also included.

Controls are fully electronic with an LED/LCD display and a programmable oven timer. Safety features include pan overheat detection and a hob child lock. The energy rating is A. Oven lining is enamel which wipes down without specialist cleaning products.

Three years parts and labour guarantee backs this cooker. With 194 litres of capacity, induction speed and built-in AirFry it covers everything from weeknight meals to large family roasts.

At 996mm wide this cooker takes up just under 1 metre of kitchen run. You need a gap of at least 1000mm. It is freestanding so it can sit between base units without a dedicated range recess though a splashback behind is recommended. At 82.18kg it is a two-person lift and should not be dragged across flooring. Depth is 600mm which matches standard kitchen unit depth.

The 89-litre main oven fits a large turkey or multiple roasting trays at once with 9 shelf positions and 4 shelves you can run two or three trays simultaneously. Use the 70-litre second oven for roast vegetables or a side dish at the same time. The third 42-litre cavity handles grilling. All 5 induction zones are live at once so you can run five pans together. Link+ joins two zones for a griddle pan or fish kettle.

The 5-zone induction hob uses electromagnetic fields to heat the pan base directly. No heat is produced at the surface itself making it faster and safer than ceramic. Link+ Technology bridges two adjacent zones into one larger cooking area for oversized pans. The main oven uses a fan to circulate heat from a rear element giving even temperatures across all shelf positions. The electronic controls connect to an LED/LCD display with a programmable timer. Oven cavities are insulated independently so running one does not heat the others unnecessarily.

This cooker holds an A energy rating. The induction hob heats the pan directly so less energy is lost compared to ceramic or solid plate hobs. For smaller meals use the 42-litre third cavity or the 70-litre second oven rather than heating the full 89-litre main oven. The fan function in the main oven circulates heat evenly which reduces cooking time and energy use.

This cooker needs a dedicated 240V circuit installed by a qualified electrician. It cannot connect to a standard 13-amp plug. The kitchen gap must be at least 1000mm wide to fit the 996mm body. The cooker weighs 82.18kg so two people are needed to position it. Check clearance requirements above the hob before fitting. The retailer offers an appliance recycling service confirm removal of your old cooker at point of order.

The oven lining is enamel. Wipe it down after each use while still warm using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads which damage the enamel surface. The induction hob is a flat glass surface wipe spills quickly with a soft cloth. Remove shelves and wash separately. Keeping the enamel clean and undamaged helps maintain the Belling 3-year guarantee.

The exterior is finished in Anthracite enamel-coated steel. The oven interiors are lined with enamel. The hob surface is toughened black glass. Door panels include multi-layer glass to reduce external heat. Shelf runners and shelves are steel with a chrome finish.