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WHETHER IT’S PAIRED WITH A COOKTOP OR WITH A RANGE, A WALL OVEN (OR TWO) CAN ADD FLEXIBILITY, CONVENIENCE, AND CROWD-FRIENDLY COOKING CAPACITY. USE THESE PRO TIPS TO DECIDE WHICH FEATURES MAKE SENSE FOR YOU.

Unlike a range, a wall oven can go wherever you want it: at waist or eye level so that you won’t have to bend to pull out heavy pans, or even under a counter. And now lower prices have made wall-oven and cooktop pairs more affordable, though most combos will still cost more than a range. Use our ratings and reliability data as a guide as you shop. And remember that you don’t have to choose the same brand for your oven and cooktop. • SMART SHOPPING Use these basics to help narrow down your options. SIZE Wall ovens come in a range of widths: 24, 27, 30, and 36 inches. Consumer Reports tests wall ovens 30 inches wide, the most popular size. You’ll also find single- and double-oven styles. If you’re replacing one,…

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Consumer Reports Kitchen Planning and Buying Guide (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2020

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