Rangemaster Dual Fuel vs Induction: Double the Electric Load

Rangemaster dual fuel vs induction comes down to your wiring and how many pans you run at once. On the current Classic 110, the induction model has a maximum electrical load of 14.82kW, about double the dual fuel’s 7.46kW, though Rangemaster gives both the same 32A minimum supply. The ovens are electric on both. Only the hob changes.

We read the figures below from the spec tables on Rangemaster’s site on 5 November 2026, using the Classic because it sells in both fuels at all three widths. Other collections differ in detail, so check the table for your exact model code.

The two hobs side by side

Gas and induction kilowatts do not compare directly. Gas heat spills around the sides of a pan, while induction heats the pan base itself, so a 1.85kW zone is stronger in use than the number suggests. The useful comparisons are within each column.

The surprise: a wider induction buys no extra hob

All three Classic induction widths have the same hob: five zones and 7.36kW. Move from 90cm to 110cm and you get more oven and a storage drawer, but not another zone. On dual fuel, the 110 adds a sixth burner and 3kW more gas.

So if you want a wider range mainly to cook on more pans at once, dual fuel gives you that and the Classic induction does not. If you want the width for the two full-size ovens, the hob makes no difference to the decision.

Why the wiring decides it for many houses

Both versions are listed at a 32A minimum, but the maximum load figure tells you what the induction can ask for. Rangemaster’s guidance, covered in our range cooker fuel types page, is that 6mm cable on a 32 amp breaker may suit its induction models, with 10mm cable on a 45 amp breaker recommended.

Swapping an older gas cooker for induction can mean new cable back to the consumer unit, and that work belongs on your budget before you choose. Our induction range cooker page sets out what an electrician will check, and the cooker cable size calculator gives you a first answer. Some models ask for more: Rangemaster lists the Nexus 110 induction with slow cook oven at 45A, as our Nexus review explains.

Dual fuel still needs a cooker circuit for its ovens, plus a gas connection by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Which to choose

Choose dual fuel if you already have gas at the cooker position, want a 4kW wok burner, cook with cast iron or a griddle on a flame, or want six burners on the 110. Rangemaster’s list price is also lower than the induction at each Classic width.

Choose induction if you have no gas at the cooker, want a flat top that wipes clean, or are planning to close your gas account. Check your pans too, as they need a magnetic base.

Running costs are a smaller factor than most people assume. On our induction vs gas figures, induction costs about £36 a year more to run at the October 2026 price cap, but if the cooker is your only gas appliance, closing the account saves a standing charge of about £108 a year.

If you are weighing electric hobs more broadly, our dual fuel vs electric range cooker page covers that wider choice.

What about all gas, ceramic and LPG?

All gas. Rangemaster still has all gas pages for the Classic Natural Gas, Kitchener and Professional+. The Classic Natural Gas page notes that the left oven is gas and the right oven is electric, and the Kitchener and Professional+ pages we opened list the same split, so these still need an electricity supply. Confirm a retailer can actually supply one before you plan around it.

Ceramic. Rangemaster’s menu still has a Ceramic heading, but when we opened its ceramic filter on 5 November 2026 it showed no cookers. Older ceramic models may turn up as retailer stock, so check the code with Rangemaster before you buy one.

LPG. The Classic dual fuel spec table gives a natural gas rating and does not mention LPG. Off the gas grid, ask the retailer in writing whether your exact model converts, and have a Gas Safe engineer do the work. Our LPG cooker guide covers the rest.

Our verdict

If you have gas at the cooker and like cooking on a flame, buy dual fuel. It has the strongest single burner, gets a sixth burner on the 110, and asks less of your wiring. If you have no gas, or you are removing it, buy induction and get the circuit checked before you order. Then choose the look: our Classic vs Professional vs Nexus comparison takes you through it.

Frequently asked questions

Is a Rangemaster better in dual fuel or induction? Neither wins outright, because the ovens are electric on both. Dual fuel suits cooks with gas at the cooker who want a 4kW wok burner. Induction suits homes without gas, and anyone who wants a flat hob that wipes clean.

How many amps does a Rangemaster induction cooker need? The Classic induction spec tables list a 32A minimum, with a maximum electrical load of about 14.8kW. Rangemaster recommends 10mm cable on a 45 amp breaker, and the Nexus 110 induction with slow cook oven is listed at 45A. Ask an electrician to check your circuit.

Does a Rangemaster dual fuel cooker need a special electrical supply? Yes. The Classic dual fuel spec tables list a 32A minimum and a maximum electrical load of about 7.4kW, for the electric ovens and grill. It also needs a gas connection by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

How many cooking zones does a 110cm Rangemaster induction have? The Classic 110 induction has five zones, the same as the Classic 90 and 100 induction. The Classic 110 dual fuel has six burners.

Does Rangemaster still make ceramic range cookers? Rangemaster’s ceramic filter showed no cookers when we checked on 5 November 2026, although the heading is still on its menu. Check any ceramic model code with Rangemaster before buying it from a retailer.

Can a Rangemaster dual fuel cooker run on LPG? Ask about your exact model, as the Classic dual fuel spec table lists only a natural gas rating. Get the answer in writing from the retailer, and have a Gas Safe engineer carry out any conversion.