Hotpoint RB757DP[WH] information from Consumer Reports

Hotpoint RB757DP[WH]

Approximate retail price:

$400

Summary: This Hotpoint freestanding electric coil range has the following:
• 4 surface cooking elements
• Among surface elements, 2 high-powered element(s).
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.

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Type: Coil top, single oven (30-inch)

About - Hotpoint RB757DP[WH]
The Hotpoint RB757DP[WH] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the RB757DP[WH] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cooktop high: This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3 quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil. Cooktop low: This reflects the ability of the lowest power element to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful element to its lowest setting to test its ability to hold a large pot of tomato sauce below a boil. Baking: This reflects the evenness of cookies and cakes in multi-rack baking tests.

About - Hotpoint RB757DP[WH]

The Hotpoint RB757DP[WH] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the RB757DP[WH] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cooktop high:: This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3 quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.
Cooktop low:: This reflects the ability of the lowest power element to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful element to its lowest setting to test its ability to hold a large pot of tomato sauce below a boil.
Baking:: This reflects the evenness of cookies and cakes in multi-rack baking tests.

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This value-oriented mass-market brand offers electric and gas ranges priced between $400 and $800.
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About This Brand

This value-oriented mass-market brand offers electric and gas ranges priced between $400 and $800.

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Features & Specs - Hotpoint RB757DP[WH]
High-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 2,000 watts. On a smoothtop range, often one or more of the high-power elements is a dual element; you can choose the large element or a smaller element within the larger one for small pots. High-power elements	2
Medium-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 1,500 watts but not more than 2,000 watts. Medium-power elements	0
Low-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated from 1,200 to 1,500 watts not including warming-only elements, or those contained within larger expandable elements. Low-power elements	2
Convection mode Has a convection feature that uses a fan or two to circulate heated air, and sometimes an extra heating element. The convection mode can be turned off if you prefer conventional cooking. Convection mode	No
Double oven Double oven models have a second oven cavity. Most have a separate small oven above the main one complete with its own controls, door, window, oven light, slide-out rack, and self-clean function. While the upper oven offers easy access, the main oven is relatively low; you'll need to crouch to remove items from lower shelf positions. Other designs convert a single oven into two using a slide-in partition (though with a shared door.) Double oven	No
Cooking drawer Drawer below the main oven that can cook foods (up to a few inches high), as well as warm or heat serving bowls and plates. The cooking drawer has its own temperature control so can be set to cook a dish independent of the main oven. Foods must be lifted up out of the drawer (lacks a slide-out rack), and the drawer requires manual cleaning. Cooking drawer	No
Slide-in Slides between cabinets; unfinished exterior on the sides of the range. The edge of the cooktop overlaps the counter on each side and all controls are on front panel for a built-in look. Slide-in	No
Stainless steel available Many new mainstream ranges come with stainless steel trim or offer a stainless-trim version for an additional $200 or so. Stainless steel available	No
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By Gram

from Sardis City, AL

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Love my Hotpoint

2/28/2011

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Clean

Heats Up Quickly

Cons

Best Uses

Baking

Heavy Usage

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

Used for general cooking and baking. Really like the larger oven size as it holds 6 loaves of bread. Temps of both stove and oven are accurate. Drawback is the storage drawer as it is hard to grasp and open.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By LivingOnTheHill

from Fairbanks, Alaska

(20 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very good stove for money

5/14/2010

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

We have owned this stove for almost 2 years and it does everything a stove is supposed to do. It is easy to clean....I have never liked the self cleaning option so I just do it myself with soap and water. I often bake bread, cakes and cookies and I have had great results. If you are not a picky person get this, if you are worried about keeping up with the Jones' try a more expensive stove.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By double check Consumers report

from mountains of New Mexico

(16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Very basic range

2/6/2010

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Heats slowly

Best Uses

Comment:

I realized that all ovens heat differently but after double checking heating degrees with an independent oven thermometer, I found it was heating about 35 to 50 degrees lower than figure registered on range screen. There is no way to adjust this correction on the oven temperature<br />Also there is NO handle on the drawer at the bottom even tho' it does slide easily when one figures out a unique way of opening the drawer.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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