Are you searching for an all-electric range with commercial appeal? You may want to take a closer look at Siemen's xTronic HE2528U range. It is packed with better-than-usual features and offers a solid build, as well as a desirable convection oven. It's certainly not inexpensive, but it is a good value.

The HE2528U offers a convection oven with a fan that speeds cooking and cleaning. In fact, thanks to its unique, effective self-cleaning feature, this model is recommended to those who cook frequently and messily. And if you typically prepare meals that aren't drippy or prone to splattering, cleaning this oven can be completed in as little as two hours.

This range offers a cooking surface with two adjustable heating elements. One can be adjusted to one of two different sizes, while the other can be adjusted to one of three variable cooking circumferences. For the most effective heating, you should select the size that most closely matches the size of your pan.

Although electric elements typically heat more slowly than gas ones, the elements of this range get to their desired temperatures fairly quickly. Additionally, each of the four elements offers a quickStart feature that helps get your pans heated quickly. Of the provided elements, the front right unit has the highest wattage and pumps out the most heat; use the 2700 watts provided by this element for the quickest boils, fastest frying and speediest sautés.

In addition to its spacious oven, the HE2528U offers a supplemental 1.3-cubic-foot warming drawer.

But it's the little touches make this the perfect range for those who love to cook. Convenient settings make complex techniques like convection baking, roasting, dehydrating and proofing bread simple, even for a novice. And both the novice and experienced cook will appreciate the HE2528U's smooth-sliding telescopic oven rack.


Pros: Value-priced electric range with commercial appeal, convection fan for cooking and cleaning, versatile surface elements, specialty settings
Cons: Brand is fairly new to the United States, so consider service availability in your area

Warranty
1 year