We had the Gemini and loved it. We got it when Maytag first came out with them. Like you are planning, we primarily used the smaller oven. The lower oven being low to the ground really wasn't an issue due to the pull out glide racks--it made it so easy to get things in and out of that oven. Whichever range you choose, I would make sure that it has those glide racks in the bottom oven. I bake alot and I had excellent results no matter which oven I used.

When I was looking at my oven cabinet today - I noticed something. The oven cabinet is a deep cabinet. With a shallow cabinet on top (flush with the front of the oven cabinet - but there's a space behind it). So - basically - the hot air from the oven can go straight out of the oven cabinet up into the kitchen. Perhaps this prevents heat-buildup in the oven cabinet which can lead to other problems. steff1 - were you getting parts under the original manufacturer's 1 year warranty? Frankly - I don't understand why any appliance shouldn't work for a year without needing service. Although apparently a lot of them don't these days . With regard to self-cleaning oven racks in the oven - I've done it for years. Yes - they won't shine after they're cleaned - but they'll be clean - and perfectly functional (except for those new full extension racks that have plastic glides and the like - they shouldn't be self-cleaned - parts will melt - I'll probably remove them and put them in the closet). Last thing in the world I want to do is spend my time cleaning oven racks - or any tedious cleaning I can avoid. I love my cook top - because I can scrape off all the cooked on gunk with a razor blade. Apply a little cook top polish - good as new. I like to cook :) - don't like to clean :(. BTW - my choices were somewhat limited because I wanted a white oven (e.g., no Monogram available in white). I have a "white on white" kitchen - and one stainless appliance would probably stick out like a sore thumb. All the other appliances are working fine. And considering the reliability of new appliances these days - I won't replace my old ones until they're dead (or any needed repairs don't make economic sense). I did buy the KA at Sears today. Delivery in about 3 weeks. Will report back after installation and use. Robyn

why on earth are the standalone built in microwaves $1000 more than an equivalent standalone model? I may not be understanding what you are referring to, but a "standalone" countertop microwave is about $120, and many of those models have a trim you can buy to make it look built in. The trim is made either by the company to go with that MW, or you can buy trim from websites like microtrim. Or, as many people do, just have the countertop microwave sit on the shelf without it being built in. It looks fine, and then when it breaks, it's an easy switch. Also, you are right that buying an OTR microwave to put on a shelf is a bad idea. For one thing, they are 30" wide. For another, the fan, mesh filter and light on the bottom make it impossible to rest flat on a shelf. Can you say what it is about the OTR MW that you like so much? You should be able to find the same features in a countertop MW. I am not sure if you know this, but there are basically just two MW manufacturers, Sharp and Panasonic (maybe also LG, I am not sure). Other brands contract with those companies to use their MWs, and put their own door and badge on them. Then they charge more than if you'd just bought the Sharp or Panasonic.

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