Kind of puts the parts-and-service issue in perspective.... Smeg obviously trying to crack the US market now; whether they'll succeed we don't know. As for the aforementioned Smeg dishwashers rebranded as GE (and later DCS), that's how Bosch and LG got started in the US too. Bosch entered the US market in the '90s with only three products (all high-end dishwashers) and we all know what happened since. LG used to just rebrand their microwave ovens for others (and sell a few themselves under the Goldstar brand); it took less than a decade for them to become a major contender in all appliance product categories. Samsung didn't sell any major appliances here until about a decade ago under their own name. Meanwhile, several once-big US manufacturers have disappeared or been swallowed by bigger fish.

First , let me be the FIRST to say, I do not claim to be a Kitchen Designer or Kitchen Architech, alto I did design our curved kitchen--soooo----keeping the "above" in mind, here are 2 things that would "bother me" about stacking a Miele Speed Oven over a wolf Oven. (1) The wolf seems to have a bluish to white display, whilst the Miele Speed Oven is definitely on the orange-reddish side. That would probably really bug me. (2) The Wolf Control panel-display is about the same width as the black & glass area of the door (IE appears as "full width"), whilst the Miele has that smaller window type display area. Again one being directly above the other probably would bug me a bit. As I said , there are far more talented ppl here (design-wise) so maybe they can chime in. To Me the Elux Speed Oven would be a far better match (Lookswise),It has the full width display/control area the display (when lit is blue) and only a white clock shows when the display disappears (if not used for a couple of mins). The Elux Speed oven does not broil and uses a turntable---not a problem for me, but of course , I can't answer for you. You can see both Speed Ovens in use baking potatoes, Mojavean with his Miele and Me with my Elux. I put a link to the GW Post, where you can find The Great Potato Race. Again good luck on your decision and I hope my eye (Old as it may be), will encourage others to either agree with me, or tell me to take a KD Course!!! Gary Here is a link that might be useful: Miele and Elux Speed ovens in Operation

Ditto Kuppersbusch was not famous for customer support when they were in the US. If you need a proprietary part you will in all likelihood need someone who speaks German to call German HQ. Trying to contact a British retailer or British HQ and asking them to ship parts to US may be just as big a headache even without the language barrier. Or smaller barrier ;) KP tech is first rate but fit & finsih is not. I would look at Miele or Gaggenau. You can usually find deals on Gagg if you are willing to take the aluminum instead of SS finish. I would only look at KP if you are an appliance repairman or have similar skills.

If it helps any, there's a 30 minute keep warm setting on the microwave drawer. Great as the warming cabinet is, I'm beginning to think it's a bit of new-toy-itis. You keep saying "I want two ovens". I think that means you want two ovens. More than anything else, you want two ovens. So get two ovens and go with the Cluny. For the convenience of others looking in the oven in the specs for the Cluny are: Gas oven : Enameled sheet metal. Dimensions W x H x D : 400 mm (15 3/4") x 305 mm (12") x 460 mm (18 1/8"). Four shelf positions with 58 mm (2 1/4") spacing, 55 liters / 1.94 ft3. Heating is provided by a thermostatically controlled burner with electric ignition and a thermocouple safety cut-off. Heat output : 13,500 BTU/Hr Static electric oven with broiler (option) : Same dimensions as gas oven. Thermostatically controlled roof and base heating elements with thermostat safety cut-off. Power Rating: 2700 W, 240 VAC Electric convection oven with broiler (option) : Heating is provided by a circular heating element surrounding a reaction fan. Dimensions W x H x D : 400 mm (15 3/4") x 305 mm (12") x 405 mm (15 15/16"). The roof heating element is only used when broiling. Thermostatically controlled heating element with thermostat safety cut-off. Power Rating: 2900 W, 240 VAC The oven specs for Volnay are: Gas oven : Enamelled sheet metal. Dimensions W x H x D : 530 mm (20.8ÂÂ) x 305 mm (12ÂÂ) x 460 mm (18.1ÂÂ). 4 shelf level with 62 mm spacing, 62 liters / 2.18 ft3. Heating provided by thermostatically controlled burner, thermocouple safety cut-outs. Electrical ignition. Power supply : 120 / 240 VAC 60Hz. Static electric oven (option) : Same dimensions as gas oven. Thermostatically controlled roof and base heating elements, safety cut-out by safety thermostat. Rating : 3400 W  Power supply : 240 Volts 60Hz. Ventilated electric oven (option) Heating provided by two circular heating elements each surrounding a reaction-type fan. Dimensions W x H x D : 530 mm (20.8ÂÂ) x 305 mm (12ÂÂ) x 405 mm (15.9ÂÂ). This can optionally be fitted with an electric. Thermostatically controlled heating elements, safety cut-out by safety thermostat. Rating : 3700 W  Power supply : 240 Volts 60Hz. Plate warmer cabinet (option) Plate warmer-insulated stainless internal lining (AISI 304). Heating provided by 950 W heating element underneath base. Controlled by thermostat selector switch, 30 to 110 °C. Capacity : 72 plates, à 240 mm (9.5ÂÂ). Dimensions W x H x D : 325 mm (12.8ÂÂ) x 490 mm (19.3ÂÂ) x 530 mm (20.8ÂÂ). 5 shelf level with 68 mm (2.8ÂÂ). Rating : 1030 W  Power supply : 240 Volts 60Hz