Anyone Have Experience with Forno Gas/Dual Fuel Ranges?
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Comments (3)When I started my research for my kitchen remodel (about three months ago), my initial thoughts were strongly towards Thermador (for the range and refrigerator), and Wolf (I eliminated Viking due to quality concerns, and I hadn't yet heard of many others like BS, American, DCS, Aga, etc.). Then, I noted that Thermador doesn't offer all gas or open burners, and I better understood that my use of the oven didn't require the electronic functions (nor did I want the risk of having them burn out), and I thus eliminated Thermador even though I love the look (but function is much more important to me than style and looks) and it's star-burner shape does make it probably the best of the sealed burner options (ignoring output) IMO. If one wants to be a better cook, and understand the need of function over looks, then I can't see how one can pick Thermador, given the choice. I would pick BS or Wolf all gas instead. I think you might benefit from watching some of the Bluestar cooking videos Trevor has made (http://www.bluestar-ranges.com/Home_Page.html) - even though they mostly compare BS and Wolf, they serve as a nice educational source for learning more about what to look for in a range....See MoreFor anyone debating between Wolf Dual Fuel vs. All Gas Range
Comments (5)Madeline616, I use the convection features all the time. The point of the third element is to keep the temperature more even. The Wolf Df actually has conv roast, broil and bake modes along with straight convection. I really haven't used the straight convection much and someone recently explained to me on this forum that the straight convection mode is used when the oven is full. The dual fans also helps with this. I especially like the convection roast which directs a little more heat from the top and with the convection is more drying which makes a crispy chicken, but also tends to brown things better. I like conv bake for pies, cookies and quiches. For cakes , muffins and breads I use the regular bake. There are some bakers on this forum who do use conv bake for breads and cakes. Using the convection is somewhat of a learning process but I have found you can teach an old dog new tricks!...See MoreDoes anyone have the Verona Classic Dual Fuel Range in LIGHT BLUE?
Comments (8)16,000 BTU is the top burner rating. One burner only. Sealed. Not open. Even a low grade GE has bigger burners than that. The 36” single oven range is only 4 cubic feet. Which is 1 whole cubic foot less than most 30” ranges. In double oven mode, it lists the capacity as 2.4 and 1.5. Beyond tiny to begin with, and splitting it into with the space wasting wall in between? It won’t hold two cake pans side by side. The wimpy little 2K BTU broiler probably steams steaks into shoe leather rather than ever getting a char. It’s also dual fuel. Most professional cooks use gas for baking. Not electric. All of the commercial bread or cake ovens are gas fired. It’s a weird consumer misconception that gas doesn’t bake well. Contrast that with a 30” Bluestar RNB, which has more firepower and more room in 30” than the 36” Verona. And it comes in whatever RAL color you may want. It will fit a full sheet pan in the 30”. It has 2 22K open burners and a 15K burner. It’s “medium” BTU burner is almost as powerful as the Verona's power burner. It has a 15K BTU infrared broiler! 8 times what Verona can do. And then some. You’re getting more than twice the capabilities in a range that occupies 6” less space. It is, very pretty. But I don’t want to pat it on the head and give it a peppermint. It should kick you in the teeth and take no prisoners while doing a genuine restaurant stir fry, and look like it stepped off a runway at SEMA....See MoreDoes anyone have any experience with hallman 48" dual fuel ranges
Comments (9)@Richelle Saunders Augustine The install was done by MyTy Appliances (they install for Mountainland Design, which is a local high end appliance store). My kitchen was brand new, so wiring etc was done during the renovation by an electrician...yes, MyTy hooked everything up to gas and electrical. I think that my tech's name was Skyler, he knew everything about this range. Hope this helps! PS. I still love my range :) My ovens had to be calibrated (Hallman will tell you that most likely you need to do this...ask about it when ordering), MyTy didn't want to do it, but I found IFix through Hallman's info, they got it done....See MoreHU-341482377
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