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24 inch ovens --Gaggenau?

15 years ago

Hi, We are tight on space and would like a 24 inch wide wall oven, if we decide to do a cooktop/wall oven instead of a range. Could go 27 but not 30.

Gaggenau makes a 24 inch. No showroom anywhere near here. Was wondering if anyone has it or has seen it. Does it have rolling racks? Anyone else have any thoughts on a good 24 inch model. Would love rolling racks, more than self clean or any programmed functions. In fact, the simpler the better. Oh, and, electric. I just want something reliable, simple, and acceptable looking. From a reputable company that makes parts available. Thanks so much,

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gizmonike
15 years ago
We have the now discontinued 27" Gaggenau combi-steam stacked over the convection oven. The racks work very well, but they're not rolling. The convection oven rack guides are indentations of the enameled oven wall--very easy to clean, and they never stick or wiggle. The oven comes with a conventional rack, a solid enameled sheet/tray, a solid tray with rack that fits into it for roasting, a temperature probe, and a rotisserie. The combi has metal "slot" guides for SS pans (1 perforated & 1 not perforated) or a wire rack for plates or your own pans.

Both preheat very rapidly and hold a temperature rock solid. The side opening doors are awesome. We're extremely pleased with both ovens.
sayde
Original Author
15 years ago
Gizmonike, thanks so much for the picture and the information! Really helps a great deal. Comparing the 24 inch Gagg to the 27 inch Electrolux: the Gagg is 3.2 cu and the EL is 3.5 cu. I love the rolling racks, but also love the side opening. Where oh where is the oven, amidst all these options that have both? probably on the drawing boards somewhere.
Thanks again . . . .
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gizmonike
15 years ago
The way Gagg has engineered its convection oven rack and trays is wonderful, & I really don't miss the rolling rack at all. We also have a 36" DCS all gas range that has rolling racks, so I do understand rolling racks & love them in our DCS. But what Gagg has for its racks & trays really works well, and I truly would not want rolling racks for it. Gagg has eliminated all hard to clean metal pieces for its rack guides, and the side opening door is awesome.
ILoveRed
15 years ago
sayde--got your email although i was puzzled that you were able to email me?

Here is a pic of my 24" Gagg in my 27" cutout which replaces my now defunct 27" combi. It looks a little strange now but will look fine once my trim kit is on. I replaced my oven with the SS instead of the Aluminum which is what I had before (the same as the microwave underneath). I will replace the microwave with SS when it dies.

The combi is the best--even though my first one died an untimely death. I would still buy it if I had to do it over again. It will not replace a regular oven, IMHO.

I would not hesitate to install a 24" Gagg oven with a 24" Gagg combi over it. Especially if you are short on space. These ovens are the berries.

I have a Wolf range with two ovens, but my combi is the workhorse in my kitchen for everyday cooking. You can replace lots of the things you do even on your cooktop (corn on the cob, pasta, etc) with the combi. My larger oven gets used mostly for baking.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

P.S. For anyone else interested. The new combi is slightly deeper than the old combi but the old trays still fit, so it is essentially the same size. A few other improvements that I have noted that I will post when I have the time. My favorite--A drip catcher tray on the bottom of the door so that drops of water do not end up on the floor when you open the door.

Here is a link that might be useful:
sayde
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks so much Red Lover!
Everyone who has a Gagg oven seems to love them. Have read only the most positive things.

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