Thanks for your input, plllog. We just found out that our oven shipment has been delayed en route and won't be here for another week. This will provide much needed research time. Can't wait until it's all behind me and I'm cooking in my new ovens ... hope you are enjoying yours!

For anyone else out there with this question, I can tell you my experience so far. Just installed Gaggenau 30" double wall oven, Stainless Steel model BX280610. The height at the top of the unit is 70". I am 5'4" and was worried about it being too high. No worries. It is the perfect height. I can easily reach and see something baking on the top rack. Also, before using the oven it is recommended to wash the inside thoroughly, including the trays and racks. I could reach every corner of the oven cavity without standing on my tip toes. I am extremely happy with the height we chose.

Installation was easy because we were replacing an existing wall unit and electrical components were already in place. Once the cabinet space was reconfigured, the rest was a breeze. When it arrived, we plugged it in and slid it into place. The screws were a bit of an issue. I was prepared for that because of some installation comments I had read online. We were able to tighten all three screws on the left (handle) side of the oven and the bottom right corner screw. The middle right-side (hinge side) and top right-side screws were impossible to get to and we just left them alone. This was the issue I had previously read about and leaving the screws out (at least for the time being)was not an issue for other users.

The upper oven door hangs slightly unlevel, which makes it a little bit difficult to open and close. We have some calls out to a recommended installer to see if the door hinges can be adjusted in some way to level the door. That was yesterday. Have not heard back yet.

As for my first impression, let me just say ... IT IS GORGEOUS! Everything I hoped it would be. My sister said she never thought she would hear herself describe an oven as beautiful, then said there were no other words for it but WOW! and BEAUTIFUL!

Okay, so that's how it looks. Using it will take some time (and I'm guessing quite a bit of time) to evaluate. The manual is more of a start-up guide. I know the oven has many wonderful features, but I don't know how to find them! I'm no rocket scientist, but I do consider myself a bit of a techy. I love a good manual. I usually read them from cover to cover to familiarize myself with any new electronic gadget or appliance. Honestly, I don't know how, or even if, I can set simultaneous timers. So far I have only been able to set one timer. What if I have things baking in both ovens? Does anyone out there know if it is possible to run two timers? I can supposedly store up to 16 baking profiles, but how? It's not even addressed in the "manual".

If there are experienced Gaggenau oven users out there ... HELP!

I am installing the combi-steam and convection below it. The cabinets have been installed and the top of the steam oven will be 75”. I am 5’5”. I think this is way too high and unsafe for me to use. I’ve let my designer know but am thinking the cost to fix this will be high (custom cabinets) and I personally feel it’s a major design error. Although in the drawings, it was never specifically discussed and seems significantly taller than “standard”. I think it was placed that way for aesthetics rather than actual function, which is incredibly frustrating. Thoughts on how to handle this with the designer? This is my first reno project and I specifically hired an experienced designer to avoid costly mistakes.

@opd I have just installed the same ovens as you in our kitchen. If the top of my combi steam was at 75" it would be incredibly uncomfortable to use at best, and potentially very dangerous at worst. I should mention I am also 6'2" tall.

There is no easy way to handle costly errors like these, but it should definitely be fixed.

Thanks. It’s definitely helpful to get others’ experience! Can I ask how high your ovens are? My husband is also 6’2” and plans to use the steam oven a lot!

@opd No problem. The bottom of our convection oven is 20" off the floor and the top of the combi is at 65".

There is a sliding drawer underneath the convection oven and a cabinet above.

@plllog I am debating whether to install a Gag convection side by side a CSO (vacuum below it) or all three units stacked. I wonder why do you say they would have looked really dumb :) :)
I want both units at the perfect height and I do have a large kitchen which allows me to do so.
Thank you so much, I have found your posts really helpful :)

@opd What height did you end up at, and how do you like it?

@NT_guy I am 5'9" and was thinking of 70-72" for the top of the CSO, but it sounds like you think that would be too high. I want to make sure the convection oven below is at a comfortable height to use, but I don't want to sacrifice comfort or safety when using the CSO. Thoughts?