If you love to cook, a freestanding range cooker can completely change how your kitchen feels and functions. The Rangemaster Professional Deluxe PDL110DFFCY/C 110cm wide Dual Fuel Range Cooker with Gas Hob in Cranberry is a classic example of a statement appliance that’s built to handle family meals, batch cooking and weekend entertaining with ease. In this guide we’ll walk through what you should think about before choosing a large dual fuel range, using this 110cm Rangemaster as a real-world reference point, and we’ll highlight a few closely related alternatives if you’re considering different sizes or hob types.
Why consider a 110cm dual fuel range cooker?
A 110cm range cooker is designed for people who want serious cooking capacity and flexibility. Compared with a standard 60cm cooker, the Rangemaster Professional Deluxe PDL110DFFCY/C gives you:
- A generous gas hob with multiple burners for juggling pans
- Electric ovens that deliver even, predictable results for baking and roasting
- Extra oven or grill cavities, ideal when you’re cooking several dishes at different temperatures
Because it’s dual fuel, you get the best of both worlds: quick, visible control from gas on the hob and the consistency of electric in the ovens. If you’re stepping up from a standard cooker, it’s worth taking a moment to think about how you actually cook now and what extra space and power could do for you.
If you’d like a detailed, hands-on breakdown of this particular model, you can read our full review of the Rangemaster Professional Deluxe PDL110DFFCY/C here once you’ve got a feel for the basics.
Planning your kitchen around a 110cm range
Before falling for the Cranberry finish, it’s important to check a few practical points. A 110cm wide cooker like the Rangemaster Professional Deluxe PDL110DFFCY/C will become the visual and functional centre of your kitchen, so it needs to be planned in properly.
Measuring up and allowing clearance
Start by checking the available wall space. You’ll need the full 110cm width, plus at least a small margin either side so doors, drawers and handles don’t clash. Think about:
- Door swing: oven and grill doors need room to open fully
- Adjacent cabinets: avoid placing tall units so close that they feel cramped
- Walkways: you still want comfortable circulation space in front of the cooker
Because this is a substantial appliance, the depth and height may also be different from your existing cooker. Always check the manufacturer’s dimensions and make sure your worktops and splashback line up neatly.
Gas, electrics and ventilation
A dual fuel cooker needs both a gas supply and a suitable electrical connection. In many UK homes that’s straightforward, but if your existing cooker is all-electric you may need a Gas Safe engineer to run a new gas line for the Rangemaster Professional Deluxe PDL110DFFCY/C.
Ventilation is just as important. A larger hob means more steam, grease and odours, so pairing it with a decent extractor hood or chimney hood will make a big difference over time. If you’re still designing your kitchen, now is the time to choose a hood that matches the width of your 110cm range and suits your style.
Gas hob vs induction: which suits you best?
The Cranberry Professional Deluxe uses a traditional gas hob, something many home cooks still prefer for its flame control and visual feedback. If you spend a lot of time stir-frying, searing and simmering, the instant response of gas is reassuring and intuitive.
However, induction hobs have become extremely popular on modern ranges. They’re fast to heat, very easy to wipe clean, and highly efficient. If you’re torn between the two, it’s worth shortlisting a couple of electric range cookers with induction to compare the day-to-day experience.
Two models to consider are the 90cm Rangemaster Professional Plus FX PROP90FXEIGB/C with induction hob in Black and the stainless steel Rangemaster Professional Plus FX PROP90FXEISS/C. Both swap the gas hob for a sleek induction surface, which can be a better fit if you prefer the look of a glass top and value quick, efficient heating.
How much oven space do you really need?
One of the main reasons to go for a 110cm range like the Professional Deluxe PDL110DFFCY/C is oven capacity. Large roasts, trays of vegetables, homemade pizzas and dessert can all be handled at once when you’ve got multiple cavities at your disposal.
Ask yourself:
- How often do you cook for more than four people?
- Do you regularly host Christmas, birthdays or other big gatherings?
- Do you bake and roast at different temperatures at the same time?
If the answer to most of these is yes, the generous layout of a 110cm range will make your life easier. If not, you may be able to drop down a size without feeling restricted.
When a 100cm range might be enough
If you like the overall style of the Professional Deluxe but don’t absolutely need the full 110cm width, the Rangemaster Professional Deluxe PDL100DFFWH/C 100cm wide Dual Fuel Range Cooker with Gas Hob is well worth a look. It offers a similar blend of gas hob and electric ovens in a slightly narrower footprint, which can make planning easier in compact kitchens while still feeling like a serious upgrade from a standard cooker.
Choosing a finish: making your cooker part of the room
The Cranberry finish on the PDL110DFFCY/C is bold and warm, making it a natural focal point in both classic and contemporary spaces. If you’re designing a shaker-style kitchen or something with traditional details, a coloured range can tie the room together beautifully.
However, not everyone wants a strong colour. For a crisper, more neutral look, the Rangemaster Professional Deluxe PDL110DFFWH/C in White offers the same 110cm dual fuel layout in a lighter finish. It pairs well with white or grey cabinetry and can make smaller kitchens feel a little more open.
Similarly, if you’re interested in the 90cm induction models mentioned earlier, the black PROP90FXEIGB/C gives you a sleek, modern aesthetic, while the stainless steel PROP90FXEISS/C blends nicely with metallic appliances and handles. Thinking carefully about finish now helps ensure your new range looks like an intentional design choice rather than a standalone object.
Day-to-day life with a large dual fuel range
Beyond the showroom appeal, it’s helpful to imagine what living with a cooker such as the Professional Deluxe PDL110DFFCY/C is actually like.
Cooking rhythm and workflow
More burners and more oven space change how you cook. Instead of juggling pans and waiting for the oven to free up, you’ll find you can:
- Keep different parts of a meal at different temperatures without compromise
- Batch-cook for the week, with multiple trays in at once
- Use a dedicated cavity for baking while another handles savoury dishes
It’s worth thinking about cookware too. Wider ovens often take larger roasting trays, big casserole dishes and multiple cake tins side by side. Check your existing pans and consider whether a few well-chosen extras would help you make full use of the space.
Cleaning and upkeep
A bigger cooker inevitably has more surfaces to clean, but that doesn’t have to mean hours of scrubbing. With a gas hob like the one on the PDL110DFFCY/C, getting into a routine of wiping up spills once the burners are cool and lifting off the pan supports for a deeper clean every so often will keep things under control.
Inside the ovens, using trays to catch drips, lining shelves with reusable liners and wiping down the interiors regularly will all help. Check the manufacturer’s advice for suitable cleaning products, especially for enamel interiors and glass doors, so you preserve the finish.
Energy use and efficiency considerations
A large cooker will naturally use more energy than a small one if you regularly run all the ovens and burners at once. That said, modern electric ovens are generally well insulated, and the A/A rating on models in this family indicates a sensible balance between performance and energy use.
To keep usage efficient:
- Preheat only as long as needed and avoid opening the doors unnecessarily
- Choose the smallest oven cavity that fits what you’re cooking
- Use lids on pans and match burner size to pan size on the gas hob
If you’re particularly focused on efficiency, it may be worth comparing dual fuel against induction hob alternatives. Induction hobs tend to waste less heat, which can be appealing if you cook a lot on the hob.
How to decide between similar Rangemaster ranges
When you start comparing models, the similarities in names and features can be confusing. A good approach is to focus on four main questions:
- Width: Do you genuinely need 110cm, or would 100cm or 90cm suit your room and cooking style better?
- Fuel: Are you happier with dual fuel (gas hob, electric ovens) or fully electric with induction?
- Finish: Do you want a statement colour like Cranberry, a crisp White, or something more neutral like Black or Stainless Steel?
- Layout: How many ovens and grills do you need, and do you prefer a flexible multifunction cavity?
Using the Cranberry Professional Deluxe PDL110DFFCY/C as a starting point, you might find that the white PDL110DFFWH/C matches your décor better, or that the slightly narrower PDL100DFFWH/C 100cm model fits the room more comfortably. If you’re ready to embrace electric throughout, the 90cm Professional Plus FX induction models give you a different take on the same high-end feel.
Checking real-world feedback before you buy
Numbers on a spec sheet only tell part of the story. The Rangemaster Professional Deluxe PDL110DFFCY/C has attracted a large number of customer reviews with a very strong average rating, which suggests that it’s not just impressive on paper but also holding up well in real kitchens.
Before committing, it’s worth reading through those experiences to see what people say about build quality, ease of use, oven performance and cleaning over time. You can read our full review of the Rangemaster Professional Deluxe PDL110DFFCY/C 110cm Dual Fuel Range Cooker here, where we bring together specifications and user impressions in one place.
Final thoughts
Choosing a large dual fuel range cooker is as much about how you live as it is about technical details. A model like the Rangemaster Professional Deluxe PDL110DFFCY/C in Cranberry can transform your kitchen into a genuine cooking hub, provided you’ve planned the space, fuel connections and ventilation properly.
Whether you stick with this 110cm Cranberry design, opt for the white PDL110DFFWH/C, step down to the PDL100DFFWH/C, or switch to a 90cm induction Professional Plus FX, the key is to match the cooker to your home, cooking style and aesthetic. Once you’ve narrowed down your shortlist, exploring the in-depth reviews linked throughout this guide will give you the confidence to choose a range that will serve you well for years to come.