Range/stove — a cooking appliance or heat source such as a cooker or stove (e.g., gas range, electric range).
新しいレンジを買ったので料理が楽になった。
I bought a new range, so cooking became easier.
古いレンジは火力が弱くて一度交換した方がいい。
The old range has weak heat output; it's better to replace it.
ガスレンジの上に鍋を置いて煮込み料理を作った。
I put a pot on the gas range and made a simmered dish.
Microwave oven (abbreviated) — commonly called 'レンジ' in speech; an appliance used to quickly heat food.
冷凍ご飯はレンジで温めてから食べてください。
Please heat frozen rice in the microwave before eating.
レンジに入れて2分加熱すれば食べられます。
If you put it in the microwave and heat for 2 minutes, it will be ready to eat.
電子レンジが故障したので、友達の家のレンジを借りた。
My microwave broke, so I borrowed my friend's microwave.