![]() We repeat the process if there’s a second oven, or if the range comes with a convection option. We then remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 2 minutes. After preheating the oven to 350☏ for 15 minutes, we place the cookie sheet in the oven on the rack recommended by the manufacturer (or, if there is no recommendation, the middle rack) to bake for 15 minutes. We place 12 Pillsbury ready-to-bake sugar cookie chunks on an ungreased cookie sheet in a grid formation. In addition to being delicious, lightly colored sugar cookies double as a cooking/baking proxy for other thin food items, such as fish or vegetables. One happy side effect of testing ovens is that there are always extra cookies lying around. We bake cookies in both standard bake and convection mode (if available) to see how evenly the oven can bake the cookies. We stop the clock when the oven’s preheat indicator beeps.īecause no one wants to wait around forever, shorter preheating times result in higher scores, while longer preheating times obviously result in lower scores. Using a stopwatch, we measure how long it takes for the oven to achieve a preheating temperature of 350☏. If burners cannot reach very high or low temperatures-or if only one burner can do each task-scores will be lower. This information can help consumers identify which burners are ideal for simmering soup, and which can get hot enough to properly sear a steak.Ī range with multiple burners that can reach very high and/or very low temperatures will score well. ![]() ![]() Using a laser thermometer, we measure the maximum and minimum temperature of each burner. That means we can tell you which products will perform the best, will give you the most bang for your buck, or have the sleekest looks. Not only do we perform repeatable, lab-based tests on ovens, ranges, and cooktops, but we also do real-world evaluations (think: cookie baking, pizza cooking, and the like). The appliance experts in our lab conduct rigorous scientific testing while the Kitchen and Cooking staffers evaluate usability features and the overall cooking experience. How We Tested Slide-in Electric Ranges The Testers
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