CDA vs Rangemaster Cookers

CDA and Rangemaster take quite different approaches to the kitchen. CDA's range is built-in ovens, led by the CDA SC050BL at £329, with the CDA SC030BL at £189 and the CDA SC020SS at £273. Rangemaster sells electric cookers with hobs, including the Rangemaster Professional Plus 60 PROPL60ECBLC at £829, the Rangemaster Classic CLA60ECCR/C in cream at £879, and the Rangemaster Classic 60 CLA60EICRC and Rangemaster Professional + PROPL60EIBL/C, both induction models at £935.

The biggest difference is that Rangemaster combines the oven and hob in one unit, while CDA's ovens need a separate hob. Rangemaster's models have two cavities with a main multifunctional oven, a variable grill with low and high settings, and liners that absorb grease, with catalytic liners on several models. The hobs are either ceramic or induction with four zones, and the 60cm models measure 895 to 925mm high. CDA's ovens offer a 77-litre cavity on the SC050BL and a 2800W output, with simple controls, black or stainless steel finishes and manual cleaning.

CDA suits people fitting a single oven into a budget kitchen, especially landlords who need a large cavity at a low price. Rangemaster is better for buyers who want a complete cooker with a hob and a classic look that makes the range the focal point of the room. The Classic and Professional models give a choice between ceramic and induction cooking, so a household that already owns induction pans or wants quick, responsive heat can choose that option, while cooks who want to keep the price down will get more value from CDA's simpler single oven.

Bottom line: choose CDA if you need a built-in oven to slot into an existing kitchen and want to keep the cost down. Choose Rangemaster if you want a complete cooker with a hob, a choice of ceramic or induction cooking and the classic styling that makes the cooker a focal point.