Page 11 Fall Home Improvement 2025 Lincoln Daily News top cooktop part is gas while the oven is electric. Gas on top gives you that quick heat for searing and boiling but the electric oven maintains better heat control in the oven.” Groves said, “electric glass top ranges are easier to clean because of the smooth surface whereas gas ranges burner heads and grates need to come off and be cleaned.” When it comes to cleaning, Groves said there are three types of ranges. First, is the manual clean, which you clean yourself. The second type is the self-clean, which heats the oven to about 800 degrees incinerating the food debris and then you wipe it out. Finally, there is stream clean, only heating the oven to 150, the steam softens the baked food and then just wipe it off. The price for oven ranges can vary based size, features and capabilities. McEntire’s Appliance website shows an Amana 30” freestanding Electric Range at a sale price of $643 with the usual price being $666. It is in the lower price range. Higher priced ranges like the KitchenAid 30” Stainless Steel Pro Style dual fuel range sell for $5,899. When you are ready to buy a new kitchen, decide what features you want so it is easier to shop for what you are looking for. See mcentiresappliance.com for more information on ranges. [Angela Reiners]
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