The Rangemaster Classic Deluxe CDL90ECRP/B is a 90cm electric range cooker with a ceramic hob, designed for cooks who want traditional styling without sacrificing modern convenience. With two ovens, a separate grill and a five-zone ceramic hob, it’s built to be the heart of a busy kitchen.
Rangemaster is a premium name in range cookers, and this model follows that brief. It’s firmly at the higher end of the price spectrum for electric ranges, but the specification and finish are more sophisticated than most standard freestanding cookers.
Owners rate it very highly, with an average 4.8 out of 5 from dozens of reviews, suggesting that the build quality, performance and everyday usability broadly live up to the asking price.
This Rangemaster is ideal for medium to large households that cook most days and want the flexibility of a proper range. The 79-litre multifunction main oven, 67-litre fan oven and separate grill mean it can cope easily with Sunday roasts, batch cooking and entertaining.
It suits buyers with a premium budget who see their cooker as a long-term investment. If you’re upgrading from a standard 60cm freestanding cooker, the jump in capacity and flexibility will be noticeable, particularly if you regularly juggle mains, sides and desserts.
Confident home cooks will appreciate the eight-function main oven, including conventional and fan cooking, bottom heat and defrost. Features such as Rapid Response preheating, catalytic liners and telescopic shelves make it appealing if you cook a lot but don’t want the hassle of constant deep cleaning.
It’s less suited to very small kitchens, tight galley layouts or anyone who rarely uses their oven. You’ll also need to be comfortable arranging hard wiring by an electrician, as it draws a substantial 14.8kW and doesn’t come with a plug.
Three separate cavities give you a lot of flexibility: a large 79-litre multifunction main oven, a 67-litre fan oven and a dedicated full-width electric grill. That makes it easy to cook different dishes at different temperatures without compromise.
The five-zone ceramic hob offers generous space with multi-sized zones from 1.1kW to just over 2kW, so you can match pans to burners and keep several pots on the go at once. The smooth glass surface is simple to wipe clean and residual heat indicators add a useful safety cue.
Cooking performance should be strong. The main oven is fan assisted with eight functions, A-rated efficiency and a Rapid Response setting for quicker preheating. The second oven is a true fan oven, ideal when you need consistent heat across multiple shelves.
Cleaning is well thought through. The main oven has catalytic liners on the sides to help break down grease during normal cooking, while the remaining cavities use easy-clean enamel. Telescopic shelf runners, a Handyrack roasting aid and a Glide-out grill tray all make access safer and less awkward.
Build quality and usability touches are reassuringly premium: a solid-feeling traditional design, Catch-rite door fixtures, triple-glazed door on the main cavity and a clear electronic clock and programmable timer for timed cooking.
The most obvious downside is cost. This is a premium range cooker, and the price reflects the Rangemaster badge and traditional styling as much as the spec. If you simply need capacity, there are cheaper 90cm electric ranges with plainer finishes.
Despite the high price, you don’t get some high-end extras such as pyrolytic self-cleaning; cleaning is easier than a bare enamel oven but not completely hands-free. There’s also no dedicated slow-cook function or rotisserie, which some serious cooks may miss.
The second oven and grill lack interior lights, which can make it harder to keep an eye on food without opening the door or pulling the grill out. The doors aren’t air-cooled and there’s no cooling fan listed, so doors may run warmer to the touch than on some newer, more insulated designs.
Finally, installation isn’t plug-and-play. With a hefty 14.8kW electrical load and 45-amp fuse rating, you’ll almost certainly need a dedicated cooker circuit installed or checked by a qualified electrician, adding to the overall cost if your kitchen isn’t already set up for it.
Living with the Classic Deluxe CDL90ECRP/B should be straightforward once it’s installed. The front-mounted rotary controls and clear electronic clock are easy to see and reach, while the programmable timer lets you set start and finish times for the main oven – particularly handy if you want dinner ready when you get in.
The layout of the three cavities works well in day-to-day cooking. The large multifunction main oven at the bottom handles roasts, bakes and family meals, while the right-hand fan oven is excellent for batch cooking or using multiple shelves at once. The separate top grill, combined with the Glide-out design, makes it easy and safer to toast, finish off dishes or grill bacon without reaching into a hot cavity.
Cleaning is relatively low effort for a range of this size. Catalytic liners on the main cavity’s sides help burn off grease as you cook, and easy-clean enamel in the other two cavities means spills and splashes wipe away more readily if tackled reasonably quickly. The flat ceramic hob is also quick to clean with a scraper and cloth, provided you don’t let burnt-on spills build up.
Day-to-day safety and practicality are boosted by automatic safety shut-off, overheating protection and residual heat indicators on the hob zones. Telescopic shelf runners and the Handyrack, which brings the roasting tray out with the door, make it easier to handle heavy trays without awkward reaching and reduce the risk of burns.
The heart of this cooker is its 79-litre multifunction main oven. With eight functions, including fan-assisted cooking, conventional top-and-bottom heat, top-only, bottom-only and a defrost setting, it gives you precise control over how you cook. Fan assistance helps ensure even results across the shelves, while the option to switch to conventional heat is useful for more delicate bakes.
The second 67-litre fan oven is simpler, with a single fan function, but that’s often all you need for batch cooking, everyday meals or extra capacity at Christmas. Both ovens carry an A energy rating, and the published energy consumption figures are respectable for large-capacity ovens, helping keep running costs sensible for their size.
On the hob, five radiant ceramic zones ranging from 1.1kW to 2.02kW cover most day-to-day tasks, from simmering sauces to boiling large pans of water. Multi-sized zones mean you can pair smaller pans with smaller zones for better efficiency, and the glass surface gives a modern contrast to the traditional fascia.
Convenience and safety are strong points. Automatic safety shut-off and overheating protection provide peace of mind, while the residual heat indicators alert you when zones are still hot. The Rapid Response function on the main oven shortens preheat times, so you’re not waiting around to start cooking.
Rangemaster also adds thoughtful usability touches: the Glide-out grill makes checking food far safer than reaching under a hot grill element, the Handyrack simplifies basting and lifting roasts, and telescopic shelf runners in the main oven let you slide trays out smoothly without fear of them tipping. Combined with catalytic liners and easy-clean enamel, these details help justify the cooker’s premium pitch.
This Rangemaster sits firmly in the premium bracket for 90cm electric range cookers. You’re paying for a mix of capacity, flexibility, build quality and classic styling, rather than bare-bones functionality at the lowest possible price.
Against more basic electric ranges, the dual-oven layout, separate full-width grill, well-specified five-zone ceramic hob and features like Rapid Response, catalytic liners, telescopic shelves, Handyrack and Glide-out grill all add tangible usability and longevity. These are the sort of features you notice every week in a busy kitchen.
The strong user rating of 4.8 out of 5 from a solid number of reviews suggests owners generally feel they’ve had good value, despite the higher upfront cost. The two-year manufacturer warranty and British manufacture add some extra reassurance.
If you only cook occasionally or rarely need more than a single oven, the cost may be hard to justify. But for keen home cooks and families who’ll exploit the space and features, it represents solid value within the premium segment.
The Rangemaster Classic Deluxe CDL90ECRP/B is a capable, characterful 90cm electric range cooker that blends traditional looks with a very practical, modern layout. With two good-sized ovens, a separate grill and a versatile five-zone ceramic hob, it has the capacity and flexibility to handle everything from quick weekday meals to big family gatherings.
Its strengths lie in thoughtful design and everyday usability rather than gimmicks. Rapid preheating, catalytic liners, telescopic shelves, a Handyrack and a Glide-out grill all make regular cooking and cleaning noticeably easier, which is reflected in the very positive owner ratings.
It isn’t cheap, and it lacks some high-end extras like pyrolytic cleaning or slow-cook programs, so it won’t be the right choice if you simply want the lowest-priced range. But if you’re after a premium-feeling electric range that looks great, cooks reliably and is built to be used hard for years, this Rangemaster is a standout option.
