The Forno FFSEL6052-20 is a 20-inch compact electric range with 6 coil burners and a 2.05 cu ft oven at $1,099, targeting small-space cooking setups where standard 30-inch ranges simply won't fit.
Apartment dwellers, tiny home owners, studio kitchens, and anyone working with a narrow cooking space who still wants six burners and a real oven. The 20-inch footprint opens up installation options that no standard range can match.
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Buyers who cook in volume or regularly use a full sheet pan should opt for a full-size range. The 2.05 cu ft oven is genuinely small and not suited to large roasts or baking multiple items at once.
Capacity 2.05 cu ft
Heating Coil
Burners / elements 6
Oven racks 2
Installation Freestanding
Width 19.5 in
Priced 27% below the category median ($1,499.00 across 135 tracked models)
Capacity of 2.05 cu ft - smaller than 96% of the 135 models we track
Burners / elements of 6 - higher than 66% of the 135 models we track
Our scorecard
4.0/5overall
Owner rating5.0/5
5.0 average across 1 owner ratings
Value for money1.5/5
$536 per cubic foot, above the category median
Popularity2.5/5
1 owner reviews, more than most models here
Storage space0.3/5
2.05 cu ft, compact for this category
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other kitchen ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, range hoods and microwaves we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Twenty inches wide is genuinely compact for a freestanding range, and the Forno FFSEL6052-20 fills that niche with a spec sheet that punches above its size. Six coil burners on a 20-inch cooktop is a remarkable layout, standard 30-inch ranges often ship with 4 or 5 burners, so fitting 6 into a 20-inch frame means smaller individual burner diameters but more simultaneous cooking positions.
The coil heating method uses exposed electric elements. These are durable, inexpensive to replace, and work with essentially any flat-bottomed cookware. Knob controls keep operation simple. The 2-rack oven holds 2.05 cu ft, enough for a small roasting pan, a 9x9 baking dish, or a single standard rack of cookies, but not two sheet pans side by side.
At $1,099, this compact range is priced similarly to many full-size electric ranges, which reflects the premium on purpose-built small appliances. Weight of 117.3 pounds is proportionally light, and the 240-volt requirement is standard for electric ranges. Dimensions are 22 x 19.5 x 37.8 inches. One 5-star review is too thin a sample to draw conclusions from, but the early signal is positive.
Pros
20-inch width fits spaces where no standard 30-inch range will go
6 burners is an exceptional count for a compact range
Coil burners are durable and individually replaceable
Stainless steel finish looks professional in small kitchen setups
Freestanding installation requires no custom trim
Cons
2.05 cu ft oven is very small, not suitable for large roasts or batch baking
Only 1 buyer review, real-world reliability is completely unverified
Coil burners require more cleaning effort than smoothtop surfaces
At $1,099, the value relative to full-size ranges requires justification by your space constraints
Specifications
Capacity
2.05 cu ft
Heating
Coil
Burners / elements
6
Oven racks
2
Installation
Freestanding
Width
19.5 in
Controls
Knob
Finish
Stainless Steel
Dimensions
22 X 19.5 X 37.8 In
Weight
117.3 lb
Voltage
240 Volts
Performance notes
Six coil burners packed into a 19.5-inch-wide cooktop means each burner is smaller than typical. Coil elements heat quickly and deliver consistent stovetop performance for everyday cooking tasks. The 2.05 cu ft oven with 2 racks at 240 volts is suited for small-batch baking, reheating, and modest roasting. Overall dimensions of 22 x 19.5 x 37.8 inches make it genuinely compact, check that the 37.8-inch height clears your overhead cabinetry, as this is slightly above the standard 36-inch counter height.
What buyers say
One buyer has rated the FFSEL6052-20 five stars, which is an encouraging start but provides essentially no statistical basis for assessing the product broadly. Single reviews on new listings often come from early adopters who may not have used the product long enough to identify reliability issues. The rating should be treated as a preliminary positive signal only.
How does 2.05 cu ft compare to a standard range oven?
A standard full-size range oven typically measures between 4.5 and 6.0 cubic feet. At 2.05 cu ft, the Forno FFSEL6052-20's oven is less than half the size of most residential ranges. It fits a small roasting pan or a single baking rack, but won't accommodate a full-size turkey or two sheet pans simultaneously.
Why does this 20-inch range have 6 burners when 30-inch ranges often have only 5?
Compact ranges sometimes fit more burners by reducing individual burner diameter. Six smaller elements in a tighter grid can all fit within a 20-inch footprint. The tradeoff is that individual burners are smaller and may not accommodate very large pots as well as a full-size burner would.
What type of electrical connection does the Forno FFSEL6052-20 need?
This electric range requires a 240-volt connection, the same as a full-size electric range or electric dryer. A standard 120-volt household outlet is not sufficient. A dedicated 240-volt circuit with the appropriate outlet type must be present or installed before the range can be used.
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