The Amana AES5730BA slide-in electric range is a sleek model that's offered in bisque, white, black or stainless steel. Ideal for use in an island or peninsula, it slides seamlessly between two cabinets or sits flush against a wall with a decorative tile backsplash.

Although priced a bit less than many ranges in this category, Amana's AES5730BA still offers some enticing upgrades. These include a low-wattage fifth element that serves as a handy warming zone and two 6-inch/9-inch dual elements. These dual elements can be heated to either size, so you can match them to the size of your cooking pan. Matching them to pan size encourages more even heating than is typically offered by an electric element.

More typical of ranges of this type is AES5730BA's accompanying oven. This oven offers the usual variable self-cleaning cycle and a large viewing window. It also has the fairly common cook & hold setting and an adjustable keep warm setting. What sets it apart from other ovens is the unusual U-shaped opening in the upper rack. A simple, but practical design change, this newly configured rack has an open space that gives you easy access to foods on the lower rack. While offering easy access, it also lessens the possibility of touching the upper rack with your hand and burning yourself as you retrieve sheets of cookies or muffin tins.

Equipped with electronic controls, this model offers a bright digital display and a favorites setting. The favorites setting is a common feature, one we think you will like to take advantage of for programming the time and temperature of dishes you cook frequently.

Priced better than many comparable models, Amana's AES5730BA is an attractive and reliable unit that comes in white, black, bisque or stainless steel.


Pros: Attractive pricing, unique U-shaped rack, warming zone, two dual elements
Cons: Amana is a company in flux, recently purchased by Maytag, then by Whirlpool

Warranty
1 year, limited