This is mostly an efficient use of space issue, so I suppose it would come down to more of a look than specific performance that I am looking for, since I have never cooked on higher end appliances. I do hope to be inspired to be a more adventurous cook with the new kitchen! The big issue is whether the double oven being across from the end of the peninsula will bother me. I am afraid it will. I have 36 in. of space allotted for the cooktop on the other side of the room, so I feel like I can easily switch from cooktop to range and in so doing get better cooktop performance (I do mostly stove-top cooking.) I saw the Blue Star 36 in range today and did not particularly like it. I did like the Viking, though. I was advised against the Kenmore pro line. I am new to this forum. Thanks for your responses.

From the KP manual The Turbo Boil burner (18k BTU) is the most powerful burner for cooking in larger pots, for canning, for large amounts of soup, or for boiling water, and it is located at the right front of the cooktop. • The Simmer burner (5k BTU) is best suited for simmering delicate sauces, and so on, and it is located at the right back of the cooktop. • The Power burner (12k BTU) is recommended for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food, and it is located at the left front of the cooktop. • One standard burner (7.5k BTU) may be used for most surface cooking needs, being designed to fit most cookware. It is located at the left back of the cooktop. • The Simmer Oval burner is located in the center of the cooktop and consists of a center burner (the 5k BTU Oval Simmer burner) and an oval burner, consisting of two, 12k burners. The center, Oval Simmer, burner can be set separately from the overall Simmer Oval burner. This is badly written bc it makes you think the center consists of 5+12+12 but does this actually mean the center is 5+12 = 17? If so, total of 59. If not, and center is 12, then 54. I am looking at all gas too.

I have the Kenmore Pro 72583 and really like it! The design is similar to the one you are considering but mine is the gas range. The features, appearance, and performance are all very good, with baking being excellent. One of the reviews on the official site is mine but I could also answer questions on this model if you have any.

We are renovating our not-large kitchen and have settled upon a 30-inch slide-in range to get better pot capacity on the stove without moving to a 36 inch. I hate to cook - really, I dread it - so I'm thinking that a true pro-style (wolf, viking) is just not worth the $$ or hassle of maintenance. The Kitchen Aid range seems sturdy, but I haven't seen it perform. I've also heard that there is a KA Pro style range, that might or might not be worth the extra $$. Today, we saw a Kenmore range that seems perhaps the teensiest bit nicer than the KA ... but again, not sure on performance. Any feedback? Any other brands or styles I should be considering? Also - worth it to get dual fuel or just gas? Will I hate cooking less? (one of the things I hate is that my gas oven never seems to cook things in the time the recipe says, and yes I have an oven thermometer)