Find the Right Whirlpool^® Gas & Electric Range For You

Whirlpool^® ranges can help you serve multi-course meals to your family every day and with ease. When deciding on which range is best for your household, there are a lot of factors to consider, like fuel types, features, and capacity, among others. This complete guide will help introduce you to the different options from Whirlpool brand, so you can make the most informed choice for your family and kitchen.

Discover the best ranges from Whirlpool brand

The best range for you and your household should have the fuel type you need and the features that excite you while helping simplify your daily mealtime routine. When trying to determine which range is right for you, consider these factors:

• Range capacity
• Configuration
• Finish 

Explore these ranges from Whirlpool brand, in no particular order, to find the option that best fits your space and cooking needs.

What makes an electric range the best?

With straightforward installation and an easy-to-clean surface, electric ranges are a great choice for many households.

Electric range benefits:

• Precise heat: Heating elements can cycle on and off, providing consistent heat within the cavity. This results in fewer temperature fluctuations and greater precision in your oven’s temperature control.
• Simple installation: Electric ranges only need an electrical outlet to operate. This means they are often easy to install.
• Space and versatility: Electric ranges can be a strong option for people who often cook multiple dishes at the same time using cookware of various sizes. These models typically come with multi-ring elements that are switchable based on the cookware’s width. Additionally, they may provide oddly shaped elements to cater to larger cookware.
• Easy cleanup: This cooktop is smooth, allowing for relatively easy cleanup.
• Features: Select models from Whirlpool brand have a FlexHeat^™ Dual Radiant Element, which offers the benefit of two elements in one with a 6" inner ring. This works well for smaller pots and pans, whereas the 10" expandable outer ring makes room for larger cookware. The easy-wipe Ceramic Glass Cooktop on select models makes cleanup a breeze.

If you feel an electric range is best suited to your kitchen and your cooking needs, browse these options from Whirlpool brand.

What makes a gas range the best?

A gas range is a unit with both a gas cooktop and a gas oven. These models have either natural gas or propane as a fuel source. The gas cooktop produces an open flame for frying, boiling, sautéing and other cooking techniques, while the oven is designed for roasting, baking, and other tasks.

Gas range benefits:

• Quick preheating: Gas ovens are often able to preheat faster than electric ones. This typically lowers the total cook time.
• Cleanability: Many gas ranges on the market have ceramic caps and grates that make them easy to clean. These caps and grates help contain messy spills and can also help prevent food residue from sticking to the surface. Furthermore, many gas models come with Self-Clean or Steam-Clean functions designed to keep your oven clean. Select Whirlpool^® ranges have EZ-2-Lift^™ Hinged Grates, which make spills more accessible to clean.
• Features: Select gas ranges from Whirlpool brand are designed with impressive features, including the SpeedHeat^™ Burner to help you boil and sear quickly using high temperatures. 

Explore these options from Whirlpool brand if you believe a gas range is the best fit for your kitchen and cooking needs.

What makes gas & electric ranges with air fry ovens the best?

A gas or electric range with an air fry oven lets you enjoy all the features of a traditional oven, along with being able to air fry your family’s favourite foods like chicken nuggets and fries.

Gas or electric range with an air fry oven benefits:

• Air Fry Mode: Gas and electric ranges are equipped with an Air Fry Mode, allowing you to enjoy food that’s as crispy as with traditional frying, but with less oil. 
• Dishwasher-safe basket: Select models from Whirlpool brand have a Dishwasher-Safe Air Fry Basket that makes cleaning up simpler and easier.

Features: Select Whirlpool^® ranges with Air Fry have features, like No Preheat Air Fry, our most advanced air fry mode, which saves time by providing the right heat at the right time using less oil than traditional deep frying.¹

What makes slide-in ranges the best?

Slide-in ranges are designed to fit seamlessly into a kitchen’s layout. The controls are located on the front of the range, negating the need for a backguard. These ranges are often the best fit for kitchens with a decorative backsplash, pot filler or for anyone planning to install a range in a kitchen island.

Slide-in range benefits:

• Ability to be installed in a kitchen island: This option might be the best choice if you want to install a range in your kitchen island. 
• Built-in look: A slide-in range offers a cohesive aesthetic when installed between cabinets.
• Front controls: A slide-in range’s front controls let you install a pot filler or decorative backsplash behind your range.
• Overhanging sides: Slide-in ranges will often have overhanging sides to help prevent spills from falling into the gap between the counter and the range.

Explore these options from Whirlpool brand if it sounds as if a slide-in range is the best option for your household.

What makes freestanding ranges the best?

Thanks to its versatility, freestanding ranges can be integrated into most kitchen layouts. They often combine a cooktop with one or two ovens beneath it, with electric and gas options available. Freestanding ranges are equipped with a backguard, which houses the controls and eliminates the need for a backsplash.

Freestanding range benefits:

• Backguard: The built-in backguard protects the wall behind the range from grease and splatters, and saves you the expense and hassle of installing a backsplash.
• Finished sides: A freestanding range has finished sides, making it easy to install in your kitchen. 
• Lower price point: While stove prices differ based on size, features and finish, freestanding models typically provide a more affordable point of entry for consumers on a budget.

Explore these freestanding ranges from Whirlpool brand if your kitchen layout and cooking needs are well-suited for this type of range.

What makes double-oven ranges the best?

A double oven is ideal for multi-course cooking. It offers two cooking compartments that can be set to different times, temperatures and settings. These ranges consist of a stovetop and underneath is a smaller oven on top of a larger one.

Double-oven range benefits:

• Multiple oven functions: A double-oven range lets you use multiple functions simultaneously. For instance, you can keep dishes warm in the top compartment while you bake dessert in the bottom compartment.
• Increased capacity: Select models do not come with a bottom storage drawer. Instead, they offer a bottom oven with a larger capacity. 

Select Whirlpool^® double-oven ranges let you enjoy features like Convection Conversion. This feature converts traditional recipes for convection cooking, automatically adjusting cooking times and temperatures, so you don’t risk over- or undercooking your dish.

What makes smart ranges the best?

A smart range might be a great addition to your kitchen, as select models from Whirlpool brand come with impressive features like Scan-to-Cook Technology², which allows you to use your smartphone or tablet to scan a frozen food barcode and send recommended or customized cooking instructions to your oven.

Smart range benefits:

• Touchscreen: Select smart ranges from Whirlpool brand have a touchscreen that adapts to your cooking preferences.
• Convenience: Whether you’re setting the table or prepping other parts of your meal, you can control your range via the Whirlpool^® App.¹

Explore these options from Whirlpool brand if you feel a smart range can add the mealtime convenience you’re looking for.

The most advanced and popular Whirlpool^® ranges

These ranges are the most advanced and best-selling in Canada. They include models in various fuel types and finishes with features designed to help you create meals the way your family likes them. Explore these ranges to help find the perfect fit.

Which range is best for my kitchen?

When trying to determine which range is best for your kitchen, consider these factors: 

• Your cooking preferences
• The features you want
• The fuel type you need
• Your kitchen’s layout. 

Also, compare gas vs. electric ranges and freestanding vs. slide-in models to get closer to a decision. Furthermore, give thought to the variety of available capacities and finishes. You’ll know you’ve made the right choice when you find the option that meets your cooking preferences, fits your kitchen layout and offers the most mealtime convenience.

Explore all Whirlpool^® ranges

Whirlpool^® ranges help make the most of every meal. Select models have features like SpeedHeat^™ Burners and Convection Cooking to help simplify and streamline meal prep and cooking, while features like the Adjustable Self-Clean Cycle help you get back to what you enjoy doing the most instead of spending your weekends cleaning your range’s interior.