Hotpoint Range Model# RB757 Review

 When I saw my apartment had some new Hot Point appliances I was not too thrilled at first. I always thought this brand was decidedly low-end, no frills, and probably unreliable. It turns out I was wrong since my Hot Point electric range has worked perfectly fine for more than a year.

This is a Hot Point Model #RB757 electric range. It can stand alone, or like mine, be slid in between countertops. Mine is black, which looks nice when clean but easily shows all drips, spills, and dust. At least it matches the rest of the kitchen.

The stove part has four coil burners of various sizes. The control buttons are on a panel that sticks toward the back. In general the burners work fine, although they are a bit slow in heating up. A red light comes on when any of the burners is turned on, which is very helpful. 

The oven is self-cleaning and offers 5 cubic feet of space and two adjustable racks. Like the stove, it is a bit slow to heat-up. The temperature is controlled with a series of up/down touch-sensitive buttons and seems to be accurate. My biggest complaint is a dim light inside. Beneath the oven is a drawer which is handy for storing cookie sheets and large trays. It easily pulls in and out but can derail if you don't pull it straight out. 

Overall I'll rate the HotPoint Range Model #RB757 as 4 stars. I've had no problems after 15 months of use and it seems to function as well as expected. There are not many bells and whistles besides a digital clock and timer, but I think most people who want a basic, functional kitchen appliance will be happy with this model.