bluestar rcs vs rnb
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bluestar rcs366bcn vs rcs366v1
Comments (6)They are the same exact thing. It used to be the Costco version had convection while the standard RCS did not but now they both do. All the models ending in VI have the new hinges. I think Bluestar gives the Costco version its own model number so they don't end up at retail stores where they are not supposed to and retail stores can give a price guarantee on the exact model. Costco cheaper than local independent? Not exact same model. It seems Costco Ca sells out rather quickly whenever they get restocked with Bluestars so I doubt they have ranges from 2.5 years ago with the old hinges....See Morebluestar rnb vs. rcs
Comments (4)Trevorlawson: According to Bluestar's website and PDF spec sheets, the RCS does not have convection. Are you sure your have it? Applianceobserver: I do plan on using the oven quite a bit, but I've never used a convection oven before... I understand it's faster (which will alter all my recipes) and it's good point to consider. Also, if the difference between 18K and 22K is very significant, I can see the RNB option certainly. (Also, there are 2 high power burners instead of 1)....See Moreblue star ranges - rnb vs rcs models
Comments (4)Call them. I had calls returned promptly on a couple of occasions when I was shopping this winter, and then buying early in the spring. Others on the appliance forum have also posted good feedback by phone from BlueStar, from Mandy among others. There are threads on the appliance forum that discuss some of the differences between the RNB and the RCS, as well as departures from the norm with the Costco (and other special run models) of RCS. The ranges are similar in many respects, and there are threads about "hot-rod" modifications to boost the output of the RCS burners as well (search for these and mojavean). Off the top of my head, I don't recall whether the Costco RCS has a convection oven, but you likely know already. The newer RNB ranges have the high output burners and better insulated oven doors. They also offer a choice of color. With an RNB order, you also have quite a few options when it comes to specifying the details -- for instance, on our 36" RNB, I had them move the left-hand supernova burner from the front to the rear, bringing the simmer burner to the front of the range -- works well for me and the upcharge for the custom arrangement was very small. OTOH, the RCS offers a very attractive option -- an open-burner range that shares many attributes of the RNB at a very big discount....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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