I'm considering upgrading to a dual fuel range. Could anyone share their opinion/experience with the Electrolux Icon ranges. TG the 15 year old Magic Chef gas range died it was horrible. I was also considering the Electrolux wave touch, but am leaning toward the Icon. Can anyone also share if they have had problems with the blue enamel chipping? Thanks very much! thanks!

I recently had to replace my kitchenaid Superba range/convection with temp. probe of 15 years that I loved. One of the things I loved about this KA was that after 15 years the stovetop - black ceramic glass, looked brand new and it was easy to clean. Shopping for a new range became a challenge since all the ranges having the features I wanted were all stainless steel, and I felt that it would be a PIA to clean stainless around the burner area. I didn't mind some stainless just not in the burner area- I wanted my black ceramic glass. I was happily surprised when a friend gave me a used KA Superba electric double oven with temp. Probe! It was miraculous. We had to hire an electrician to add electrical since my former KA had been gas. The cabinet was even included. Doors don't match (a separate challenge I'm dealing with) So now I only needed a cooktop. I looked at Viking DS and am so glad I held out and purchased my pro style electrolux gas range top e36gc76gps. There were some challenges along the way as we are DIY kind of people. Such as a 36 inch stove does not fit into a 36 inch cabinet because the actual size of the inside of the cabinet is 35 5/8. So we had (my husband, I did the research) to do some altering. In order for the rangetop to go into this particular cabinet and have operable drawers. The sides of the cabinet had to be cut out. The front piece on the cabinet had to be moved and used as a reinforcer for rangetop weight, plus he added more reinforcement. I love to cook and entertain but it is not in the budget to do a whole kitchen remodel. So I needed to match the new cabinet (to go where my old range was) with my existing cabinets. I searched and searched. Custom cabinet quote was $580.00. I found a 36 inch stovetop cabinet with 2 big drawers for my pots and pans at IKea for way less. I forgot how much, $230.00 or so. Now that my pro style Electrolux Icon 36 inch gas Pro range top is installed and working I love it. It was worth the challenges of these DIYers. I would recommend this rangetop to anyone that loves to cook, and wants a pro looking range top that looks great. It is easy to clean (got my black ceramic glass). Powerful 2 -18,000 btu double sealed burners, 1 -14,000. 1-13,000. 1-9500 and 1-5000. All burners are sealed and have the added drip plates which makes clean-up a breeze. Pretty sure I got the spec numbers right, going by memory. Accesories included were: a griddle/grill combination, a wok rim, and a simmer plate. The grates and accesories are all heavy duty. My K.A grates were as well. But when I was shopping I noticed some of the grates on other brands felt like toys- thin and light. My kitchen is still a work in progress, I still need to add the back-splash and stainless filler piece on the back of the rangetop. But here are some photos. Also - does anyone have any ideas where I can get some cabinet doors, and drawer front for my double oven cabinet to match the rest of my kitchen (most economically, with a son at MSU cannot get too crazy with this kitchen facelift!) Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

tsur - I think you'd better check you dictionary on the meaning of prosthelytizing . I don't see Dacor's site trying to convert anyone. Their religious leaning section is buried deep in the site in the co. background section. The section is simply a statement about their philosophy, it's not as if their salespeople tote around a bible and ask dealers to come to church with them. Nor are their owner's manuals or sales literature riddled with these messages. Their propaganda section about being "green" is far larger. They were one of the first co.'s with a Star K certified oven, what should we make of that? Maybe muslims should stay clear of this brand too? How about the hindis? Look folks - all they are trying to do is give the public a glimpse about the company from the human perspective. They are not in the commodity appliance business. Don't read too much into that section of the website. The new CEO is an outsider and total quant jock. Also seems he is focused on the bottom line as he's gotten rid of most of experienced people who helped build that co, pretty much just showed them the door. Doesn't seem very "christian" to me, but more cold hard business. So, I don't thnk anyone has to worry about the zealots, if a Dacor appliance fits your needs and pocketbook - you should buy one without fear of being asked to join the congregation.

Thanks to you both. I went to a Universal Appliance (in LA) at lunch today, and saw that the 69" KA/JA FD refrig doesn't have freezer space large enough for my needs. I could do another SxS I guess, but I'm in the mood for a different look. That means I have to go with either the JA JFC2290VEP for $3049 or the identical KA model KFCP22EXMP for $2600ish. Both are before tax (8.75% in LA county) and rebates. I can only hope that they will fit, or that I can sand a bit off the cabinet frames to ensure they fit. The JA DW JDB3600AWP runs $1299 here, but no matter since it's the N/C item. If I opt to go the KA path depending on the range I get, the identical KA model is KUDE40FXSP that runs $1189. I haven't completely walked away from American Range, Blue Star and Capital-Precision yet. As much as I like the Jenn-Air Pro, I can't get by my fear of that electronic window on the front fizzling out. The salesman today said that if it goes, it's about an $800 (plus labor) item. Yikes. I knew this wasn't going to be an easy decision process, but I wish I could stop making it so difficult for myself, LOL Your input is valued more than you could guess. I am most appreciative here.