The Rangemaster Classic Deluxe CDL90ECCY/B is a 90cm-wide electric range cooker with a ceramic hob, aimed at households that want traditional styling with modern cooking performance. Finished in cranberry with brass accents, it’s designed to make a statement as much as serve as a workhorse.
Rangemaster is a long-standing British brand and a go-to name in range cookers, and this model sits firmly at the premium end of the market. You’re getting three separate cavities – two ovens plus a dedicated grill – and a five-zone ceramic hob that will comfortably handle family cooking and entertaining.
With a user rating of 4.8 out of 5 from over 300 reviews, owners are clearly very happy with how it performs day to day, which gives strong confidence in spending this sort of money on a centrepiece appliance.
This Rangemaster is ideal for medium to large households that cook most days and want the flexibility to juggle several dishes at once. The two large ovens (79L and 67L) plus a separate 25L grill cavity give you the capacity and control needed for Sunday roasts, batch cooking and dinner parties.
It suits buyers looking for a premium, long-term upgrade rather than a starter cooker. The price, 90cm width and the need for hard-wiring by an electrician all point to a considered purchase as part of a fitted kitchen, not a quick stopgap.
If you love the look of a traditional range – especially in a period or shaker-style kitchen – the cranberry and brass finish, classic control knobs and traditional styling will be a major draw. At the same time, features like multifunction cooking, a fan oven and Rapid Response™ heat-up make it practical for busy modern households.
It’s less suited to very small kitchens, tight budgets or those who rarely cook more than one or two simple dishes at a time. For those scenarios, a standard 60cm cooker would be more sensible and far cheaper.
The twin large-capacity ovens are a real highlight. With 79 litres in the main multifunction oven and 67 litres in the fan oven, you can cook multiple trays at once or separate mains and desserts without flavours mingling.
The multifunction main cavity gives you eight cooking modes, including fan, top and bottom elements and a bottom-only option. This makes it much easier to get great results whether you’re baking, roasting or slow-cooking casseroles.
A dedicated full-width electric grill in its own 25L cavity, combined with the glide-out grill™ design, means it’s safer and easier to check on toast, chops or cheese-on-toast without juggling hot trays deep inside an oven.
The five-zone ceramic hob offers plenty of space, with multi-sized zones so you can match pans to burners more closely. The smooth glass surface is straightforward to wipe clean, and residual heat indicators add a useful safety cue.
Cleaning is helped by catalytic stay-clean liners in the main oven and easy-clean enamel in the others, so day-to-day splashes don’t demand heavy scrubbing. The Handyrack that clips onto the main oven door makes basting roasts simpler and safer.
A 2-year manufacturer warranty and strong owner satisfaction (4.8/5 from 304 reviews) reinforce the sense of quality and reliability.
This is a premium-priced cooker, so it won’t suit tighter budgets. You are paying for the brand, build and styling as well as the feature set.
Despite the high price, there’s no pyrolytic self-cleaning function and only the main oven has catalytic liners, so very low-maintenance cleaning fans may feel a little short-changed.
The ceramic hob, while attractive and easy to wipe, isn’t as instantly responsive as an induction surface and will be slower to heat and cool compared with gas. If you’re used to very precise hob control, that’s worth bearing in mind.
There’s no explicit child lock on the control panel and no mention of air-cooled doors or a cooling fan, so families with very young children may need to be extra cautious.
Finally, it requires hard wiring with a 45-amp supply and does not come with a plug or cable, so you must budget for professional installation.
Day to day, the Classic Deluxe is built to feel solid and reassuring, with Rangemaster’s Catch-rite™ door fixtures giving the oven doors a positive, quality close. The traditional rotary controls are simple and intuitive, so there’s no steep learning curve to basic operation.
The main oven’s Rapid Response™ feature helps offset the slower warm-up associated with some electric ovens, getting you to cooking temperature more quickly when you’re in a rush. The built-in electronic clock and programmable timer are useful for timing roasts or baking without hovering in the kitchen.
The Handyrack in the main oven is particularly handy when roasting – you can swing the roasting tray out with the door, making it easier to baste and check without leaning into a hot cavity. Telescopic shelf runners also make sliding trays in and out feel smoother and more secure.
On the hob, the five ceramic zones give you plenty of room for saucepans and frying pans at once. Residual heat indicators clearly show when zones are still hot, which is reassuring when cleaning up after cooking or with children around. The flat glass surface wipes down quickly, although you’ll still want to avoid letting spills bake on.
Cleaning the ovens is not completely hands-off, but the catalytic liners in the main cavity break down grease during normal cooking, reducing the effort required. The other cavities use easy-clean enamel, so they still respond well to a wipe-down if you keep on top of splashes.
The core performance of this cooker revolves around its two electric ovens. The main 79L multifunction cavity offers eight functions, including fan-assisted modes, top and bottom element combinations and a bottom-only element. That flexibility lets you tailor heat distribution to what you’re cooking, from crisp pizzas and pastries to evenly baked sponges and succulent roasts.
The second 67L cavity is a straightforward fan oven, rated A for energy efficiency. It’s ideal for extra tray space when batch cooking or for running at a different temperature to the main oven – for example, keeping sides warm while finishing off a joint of meat.
The dedicated grill cavity uses a full-width electric grill with variable control. Thanks to the glide-out grill™ design, the grill pan slides out smoothly, making it easier to turn food or check browning without reaching into a hot space. Open-door grilling is supported, which many grill users prefer for visibility and control.
On top, the five-zone ceramic hob provides a good spread of power (1.1 to 2.02kW per zone) and multi-sized zones to better match different pans. Being ceramic/halogen, it offers quick radiant heat compared with older solid plates, while the residual heat indicators add both safety and a little energy efficiency if you use leftover heat to finish cooking.
Additional touches like catalytic liners in the main cavity, Easy-Clean enamel elsewhere, a programmable timer and Rapid Response™ show that Rangemaster has considered everyday convenience as well as raw cooking ability. Energy consumption figures for the fan ovens (0.88kWh and 0.79kWh) are respectable for large-capacity cavities, helping to keep running costs in check over time.
This Rangemaster sits clearly in the premium price bracket for electric range cookers, and it looks and feels like a premium product. You’re paying for the distinctive classic styling, sizeable twin ovens, separate grill, and the build quality of a well-regarded British brand.
In terms of specification, it offers more flexibility and capacity than cheaper 60cm or basic range cookers, particularly with the combination of a multifunction main oven, a second large fan oven, and a dedicated grill cavity. Features like Rapid Response™, catalytic liners, Handyrack and a glide-out grill all add genuine day-to-day benefits rather than fluff.
The strong user rating of 4.8/5 from over 300 reviews suggests that owners broadly feel they have received good value for their money, especially when you factor in the 2-year manufacturer warranty. However, if you don’t need the traditional aesthetics or the extra oven space, you could find more budget-friendly options elsewhere.
For buyers specifically seeking a stylish 90cm centrepiece range with serious capacity and a proven track record, the price is justifiable and competitive among similarly specified premium models.
The Rangemaster Classic Deluxe CDL90ECCY/B is a highly capable 90cm electric range cooker that blends traditional looks with modern cooking performance. Its twin large ovens, dedicated glide-out grill and five-zone ceramic hob make it an excellent choice for families and keen home cooks who routinely use multiple dishes and trays.
While it’s not the cheapest option and it lacks extras like pyrolytic self-cleaning or an induction hob, the combination of capacity, flexibility, thoughtful features and strong owner satisfaction makes it a very compelling package. The cranberry and brass finish will particularly appeal if you’re designing a classic or country-style kitchen.
If you want a premium, statement range that you’ll use heavily and keep for years, this model deserves to be on your shortlist. Those on tighter budgets, or who prefer the speed and efficiency of induction, may want to explore alternatives, but as an all-round electric range cooker, it’s a standout performer.
