ILVE Majestic Milano 120 7-Burner

If you have been looking for a range cooker with a good helping of elegant grandeur, look no further than the ILVE (pronounced "ILL-VAY") Majestic. The Majestic lives up to its name by virtue not only of the increased size and arresting good looks, but also of the array of options available to the enthusiastic cook. Something rather special, the Majestic has been given more panache with nicely rounded front corners and panel-pressed door bevels enhanced by some additional metal trim-work around the doors, finial details on controls and handles, arched windows and attractively regal legs. Technology is key with the more high end premium Majestic range, each model features an innovative 4.3'' TFT Touch-Screen display/control panel. There is also a steam discharge vent allowing you to control the humidity or condensation levels within the ovens, letting out a little for wetter dishes or keeping it in for baking - a lovely touch that demonstrates ILVE's commitment to culinary detail. A soft close, full width storage drawer provides ample room for all of your trays and cookware. Popular in the USA, Majestic ranges are built to inch dimensions rather than European, so are deeper (70cm) and often wider, which affords them added presence in a standard UK kitchen.

This seven burner dual fuel model gives you maximum power and flexibility. It is important to note that the nano coated brass burners themselves are of a professional quality, designed not to flinch or falter even if used all day. The array features three medium 3kW burners, one 1.8kW small burner, one 3.1kW fish kettle burner, one 4.3kW double ring wok burner and one powerful 5kW dual burner - ideal for wok cooking (wok support supplied) or for fast boiling. Each burner has its own individual cast iron pan support and spill well, and flame safety devices are in place to shut off the gas should a flame not be present.

Below the hotplate the control panel features an array of elegant metal control knobs, with single-handed ignition for the gas hob. The 4.3'' TFT Touch-Screen display/control panel acts as the oven temperature and function indicator for ILVE’s excellent “E3” technology. This precision temperature control system allows you select the oven function, then set the desired oven temperature using 5 degree increments - rather than relying on more hit-and-miss printed digits. E3 Technology also means that this stunning range is capable of oven temperatures from 30°C to 300°C - fifty degrees hotter than most. The higher temperature is great news for pizza lovers and the gastronomically-minded, and the more exact adjustment will be very welcome to home bakers, where accuracy can make all the difference when it comes to bake quality.

The ovens themselves offer a superb cooking environment, with all the functions and refinement you could need. The main oven is multifunction, with a very handy Quick Start mode to get the oven to temperature rapidly. Fanned, top and bottom and grill elements work in combination or individually for flexibility when called upon, and the triple glazed doors and excellent levels of insulation mean that not only are the ovens highly energy efficient but they are noticeably quiet - a welcome relief in a busy kitchen. The main oven can be timer-controlled using the auto programmer and there is even a meat probe for achieving amazingly consistent results by cooking to a target temperature. The second oven is also a multifunction cavity, but without a fan element. It also features a rotisserie, for succulent cooking of game and poultry. Both ovens include catalytic oven liners on walls and roof, which help keep the interior nice and clean, and the inner door glass is removable. Below, a wide storage drawer is there to give you plenty of convenient space for your trays and accessories.

For the complete look and amazing performance there is also the matching Majestic hood, which even features infra-red heat lamps and food racks (when used on the Majestic splashback), as well as ample lighting and air movement to make the whole cooking experience second to none.

More about ILVE A globally renowned cooker brand for over 60 years, each ILVE range is hand-built by an individual craftsman at their state of the art factory near Venice. ILVE range cookers consequently have a well-deserved reputation for quality, and the overall solidity and integrity of every component is very apparent - from the metal controls to the triple-glazed doors and gentle hum of the ovens you soon know you are cooking in a different league. Good looking and energy efficient, with quick start ovens and catalytic liners, ILVE owners can feel quietly confident that they have made a very sound investment. p>