bluestar rcs vs rnb
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american range performer vs. blue star rcs or rnb
Comments (16)Gotta say I'm more than happy with my 36" RNB. I have been using it for just about a year now and have not had 1 issue. I did break the thermostat for the griddle while installing the hi-back guard and shelf but it was replaced very quickly, my fault. I replaced it too, no need for a service guy w/these machines, I adjusted all my burners too, easy. I also have a 30" Wolf convection and a Wolf steam oven but do use the BS oven for pizza, big hunks of meat and anything I want to use a big sheet pan for. The BS oven is the quietest when using convection mode and I love the ability to turn the fan off w/a switch, the Wolf fan stays on for quite some time after the oven is off and is LOUD. The steam oven fan is also relatively loud, we use that oven the most of any of them. I would absolutely purchase another BS range. I hadn't even heard of them until I was starting my new construction and ended up on this site. I read all the horror stories but with all the stellar reviews I figured I'd take a chance. Got a moss green range and matching pro-line 1200 cfm hood (talk about loud). Initially I was interested in the AR performer, the place I purchase from had Capital, AR and BS all right next to each other (didn't even consider a Wolf). I had looked at an AR at another place by itself but when I saw it next to the BS I didn't even look at it again. I may have been equally happy w/the AR but am very happy with my BS. Really the only thing I was remotely concerned about was the hot door as I have young twins (5 now, 4 when we moved in). When I saw my boy sitting on the floor in front of the range with his back against the door while it was on my worries were over, he was 'warming up'. Heck my Wolf lower panel gets hot enough to be quite unpleasant when it's on which surprised me as no one has ever complained about that. Having the 'known good' Wolf in the same kitchen as the BS oven I can say they've both been brilliant. However it does make the Wolf seem 'not soo special' since the BS is equally 'special'. I do most of my bread baking in the BS just cause I can fit more in there but have used all 3 (steam oven only goes up to 445 deg though), they all work great but the end product is slightly different in each which is kinda cool....See MoreBluestar rcs366bv1 vs. rcs36-irv1? What's the difference???
Comments (2)BV1 has one 9k btu burner and five 15 btu burners. IRV1 has one 9k btu burner,one 18k btu burner and four 15k btu burner. RNB has one 10k btu burner,two 22k btu burner, three 15k btu burner. Ovens are the same now with 1850 degree broilers and convection gas oven....See MoreBluestar RNB vs RCS: Griddle & BTUs
Comments (3)I have a 36" RCS. I have a Lodge griddle that fits very well over two burners and is easy to use and clean. We don't use a griddle that often so this works perfectly for us. If you use one all the time though, having an integrated griddle might make you happier in the long run. As for the 22vs15k burners, if you don't cook a lot of meat (and it sounds like you don't) then I think you'll find the RCS has plenty of power for you. We had 12k open burners before we got the RCS and the difference is immense, so whether you get the RCS or the RNB you will notice a huge difference in the power of the burners. We do eat fish, but we don't eat red meat and dh eats chicken rarely, so for our type of cooking the RCS has plenty of power. Pan searing fish is wonderful on these burners. Sautéing, braising and caramelizing are all a breeze. We also do a lot of stir frys (no meat in them though) and they come out great. My guess is that the thin slices of meat you would use in a stir fry would sear and cook perfectly fine. 15k open burners put out a lot of heat!...See MoreBlueStar BTUs for wok cooking, RCS 15K vs RNB 22K
Comments (12)A traditional wok burner is a jet aimed dead center in the bottom of the wok that created levels or heat with the most intense being in the center. Since the burner on the Bluestar is round, it creates a ring which you can clearly see in the photo as I was seasoning that wok. This ring which may not seem like a big deal is about the exact size of the amount of oil, ginger and garlic that most recipes start with. It is not a huge issue and it still works great once you get more food in the wok. The griddle is built in, it is one lone burner underneath and is temperature controlled. All the Bluestars can take the Interchangeable Griddle Charbroiler accessory There is some movement when I cook in the wok but not a ton. You can really move the food around easy since it is so large. I have the 36" so that picture is it in the front right, the center is the griddle and 2 more burners on the left. I do not think I use anywhere close to the 22k when I use the wok. Anything past medium and the flames are wrapping up the sides....See Moremojavean
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