We recently purchased a Bosch Evolution 700 range (gas-only). I've previously had a Bosch dual wall oven and cooktop. All I can say is I really like the bang for the buck on the Bosch -- great quality, best convection around. My only negative is I think the free-standing ranges are a little ugly. But hey, it's never let me down when cooking. While I'm still getting used to this range, I'm very happy with it. (PS: I owned several Wolf ranges and feel this one cooks as well as they ever did without all the maintenance issues.)

Hi - We looked at both and went with the Electrolux Icon double set and absolutely love them. We've been in our kitchen since March, so it's not forever, but they've been a dream. Cook really well and I really like the controls. Easy to figure out - and I didn't expect how much I'd like that they fade out when you're not using it so it's a clean front except the clock. The gliding racks are fantastic - don't know who's had problems with them (read one who cleaned the gliders with something which had an affect on them?) But that was one of my KEY decisions. All three racks in both ovens glide - as opposed to the one in the KA Architect II. I asked and you can pay extra to get the gliders for the other racks but if I was spending for a double set, why would I want to pay more! The only feedback I have (and I posted this elsewhere) is that we placed them above the Electrolux warming drawer for a full stack. That makes the controls slightly above my eye height - and I am 5' 11"! I don't use the top rack of the upper at all b/c even though it slides, I have to lift the food up to get it there. Even the mid is a little higher than usual but I'm tall and hubby is 6'2". My advice would just be to put them in a regular double oven cabinet - I would have liked them slightly lower. That said, my 9 yr is a budding chef and even she can reach the controls so it's not that huge of a deal. Pics below - I think you'll be really happy if you go with the Elux Icon set, but best of luck either way! Alexa P.S. Not sure if this is a remodel/new with cabinets or a replacement, but we put a "tray" cabinet in above the oven and it's fantastic.

I have a KA double convection wall oven KEBS208. I was trying to hold off on self-cleaning it because of the problems I read about but I finally broke down and cleaned it last night. It looks so nice again with that pretty blue color (although the racks remain spattered)and I just used the oven this afternoon on 2 different settings and different temps. It worked fine - what a relief. Actually my friend with the same oven cleaned hers first with no problem so that's the reason I decided to clean mine. I think you should feel safe getting the KA - no need to worry about the self cleaning problem, although if you get it make sure to clean it within the warranty period! I love my KA oven, we use it often for pizzas at 500 degrees and use it at regular temps also. I pretty much only use the convection oven feature (used regular bake this afternoon for cheesecake, not convection) and broil. I'm not picky when it comes to an oven but I really like this one. Good luck!

Plumberry, Thanks, but I don't want to "lead you astray." This could be total baloney, so please check it out for yourself. My wife and I both liked their SxS counter-depth refrigerator and even now it's still tempting... [Hey Samsung guy(since you're auditing this discussion) give me a written, well-supported guarantee I'll get whatever parts I need within 24hrs of ordering them and I'll buy that Side by side right now!! Make contact with me prior to Thursday the 10th of June and you've sold a refrigerator (assuming you will match the lowest price at "HomeEverything.com"). I will also let Plumberry know - give him the same guarantee and you might sell another. Think about it!] Well, Plumberry - let's see what happens. Rich (PA fiddler) PS - This is probably showing up on Psydex right now, so somebody at Samsung is reading it - what will they do?. Hey Samsung - While you're at it, see if you can beat HomeEverything.com's price and terms.