OK... Gotta add my request, too, for small gas range opinions... This should be fun as I'm seeking something in the higher-end. Apologies if I have stepped on the original request and should post to a separate thread. The site is a small (microscopic) old (ANCIENT! - gas street lamps) Boston condo that has 60A service - the range must be, therefore, gas. My requirements are: Pyrolytic cleaning of the oven - I'm a lazy slob. Reliable - I will stay there on weekends only. small (itsy-bitsy ... just like the condo). Yeah, it has to be a "range" and not a separated oven and cooktop. Obviously, I won't be cooking for much more than 375 people at a time: that means breakfast for one, at most two, and, for dinner ... I'll make reservations. Still, I'd like the appliance to be functional, eye-catching without being gaudy, and very reliable (immolating the place is neither an option nor good neighborliness). Thank you!

willinak, I'm sorry for the late reply. I'm only here when I am shopping or doing research. Our Wolf was purchased in the Denver, CO. Before, I was seriously considering a used 30" Viking AG for $2000 off Craigslist. It was a few years and need a cleaning. I called the next day, and it was sold. For this reason, I thought our wolf range seemed like a good deal. I was lucky, again, and found a short riser for the wolf on ebay for under $20.

I just got a Frigidaire Professional Series 30" gas range - 5 burner with continuous grate - has the rapid boil & simmer burners & center (5th burner) comes with griddle insert. Oven is huge - 5 cu ft - comes with a split rack so if you have big roast or turkey or tall cake or something, you don't have to give up the rest of the oven space. Also - its convection, has a warming drawer & I love the look. I haven't used it yet (as we are still working on the kitchen, but it did get good reviews & I've had good luck with Frigidaire in the past). I believe it was about $1300? I was also considering the GE Cafe, but it was about $1,000 more & didn't seem to have as many good reviews. I'll post the link - go into the pictures to see that split rack I was talking about. I got the one in the pic (with the black top) but Lowe's sells on with a stainless top - exclusive to Lowe's. Here is a link that might be useful: Frigidaire Professional Range

With that budget, your options are somewhat limited. Liquid propane ranges tend to be more expensive than other types. At $713.00, there’s the Frigidaire 30” FFGF3052TD. Frigidaire is a perennial favorite appliance brand with a reputation for dependability and this model’s no exception. People who’ve purchased it report reliable performance for over 15 years. They love the versatility of a five-burner rangetop with continuous cast iron grates for easy movement of pots and pans. Its 4.2 cu ft oven capacity fits virtually anything you need to cook. It’s a bit more than you mentioned you wanted to spend, but I wanted to also recommend the previously mentioned NXR 30” DRGB3001LP. It can currently be purchased for $1848.00. In beautiful stainless steel, it looks great in any kitchen. The powerful burners max out at 15000 BTUs and will give you a great sear on a steak, but can go down to 620 BTUs so you can melt chocolate without fear of scorching it. A favorite feature of this model is the infrared broiler with true convection cooking. This ensures that food is cooked quickly and evenly. Perhaps once you’ve shopped around and realize the normal price point for liquid propane ranges, you’ll adjust your budget. If so, at $2599.00, you can get the Bertazzoni 30” MAS304GASXELP. Bertazzoni is a preferred brand for ranges among professional chefs the world over. This Master series model is especially beloved. It is Italian engineered for even the most robust use. Its burners include a dual-ring power burner that can put out up to 18000 BTUs. The rangetop setup is designed with mise en place in mind so with the mere flick of a wrist, you can move cooking vessels around to use direct or indirect heat. There are little luxuries as well that let you know where the extra money went. Soft-motion hinges are perfectly calibrated for smooth one-handed opening and closing of the oven door. If you’re willing to spend moderately more, this is the perfect companion for any home cook.