Jenn Air Induction Chipped on Corner - could it be a lemon?
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30' slide in electric range - Bosch, KA, or Jenn-Air?
Comments (9)I've been where you are. I also didn't want a bottom handle on the range, as one big handle is more than enough. I dismissed the Jenn-Air due to all the bad reviews/repair records from people in the business. I didn't like the lip on the KA (from smoothtop to controls). I liked the clean lines on the Bosch and Jenn-Aire, but the Bosch won hands down because of it's reviews and style. We have the SS Integra and love it. It's roomy. The cooktop heats up quickly. The fan does come on whenever the oven is turned on but it's not loud, IMO. We haven't used the probe yet, so I can't tell you about that. We're quiet pleased with this range. Word of advice: Just make sure the minimum height of the Bosch will work with the height of your current countertops. If your countertops are less than 36", the Bosch will be higher than your counters. Our counters were lower so we had to build them up in order to make the range fit properly over the counter. I wasn't about to return the Bosch for one I didn't care for; I liked it too much. Also, if you don't have a slide-in currently, you'll need the 3" filler piece behind the range b/c the range does not touch the wall. The Bosch does not come with this peice - at least mine didn't. Any questions, let me know. Deb...See MoreNewly released Jenn-Air Slide in Ranges
Comments (60)Here to provide an update 5 years in. It's been a mixed bag. Still have the range and it still performs well overall. However, I have had some issues that have reduced my enthusiasm. I've now replaced the electronic panel twice and the fan designed to cool the panel also failed. I suspect that electronic panel will need to be replaced every 2-3 years. There is just not enough insulation between the heat sources and the electronic panel. There is a designated fan to keep it cool but I don't think it is sufficient. I also had the fan itself die. Thus far Jenn-Air have been pretty good about the repairs. The most recent situation was a couple of months ago and the control panel died rendering the oven unusable. Jenn-air paid for the parts and I had to pay for the labor. I doubt that support will continue into the future. Also where I live getting a competent tech to come out hasn't always been easy. One fo the companies that Jenn-air arranged to service the range was absolutely horrible and never bothered to show up at all. I think this design is flawed and makes me now weary of recommending this product. The other thing that has become more annoying is that the control panel and the knobs tend to get really grubby from cooking. Their location on the top rather than the front has advantages (harder for little kids to play with and accidentally turn on) and disadvantages (messy). I didn't seem to mind this initially but it bugs me more and more now. All of the non-electronic bits have held up really well (grates, burners, igniters, pan under burners etc.). The door is still operates very smoothly. If I had it to do over again I think I would splurge and go for the open-burner range I coveted at the time (Bluestar or Capital) and avoid all the fancy electronics....See MoreHow do you like your Jenn-Air downdraft range or cooktop?
Comments (29)Arezab, I would love to hear your opinion of your new range once you've had a chance to use it. I have been very pleased with my electric Jenn Air downdraft range (original to house, so appx 20 years old), and planned to replace it with a dual fuel model. (Gas lines already exist.) Downdraft on my electric cooktop has done a terrific job - no complaints at all. However, I am concerned about the impact of the downdraft on the gas burners - simple physics indicate at least some impact on flame, whereas that was a non-issue with the electric burners. I am also curious to know if you feel the quality is still as good. Many have reported since Whirlpool purchased the Jenn Air brand, it is just not the same product. Good luck with your remodel. Hope to hear your opinions, once your new range is up and running!...See MorePremium Appliances Brand comparison; JennAir
Comments (24)I went with Miele dishwasher and Thermador built in 36" french door fridge. I haven't decided on a range top yet but waiting for a deal on a floor model. Probably Thermador, Bluestar, or Wolf. I got good deals on the dishwasher and fridge as they were both floor models. I have owned both Bosch and Miele dishwashers in past homes and both are very good but the quality of the materials are a bit better on the Miele. You see it when you pull out the middle drawer. One rolls smoothly and easily and the other doesn't. Also lower washer arm is SS versus plastic. One other item is the top edge of the door is plastic painted to look like SS on the Bosch (except for their very top end models) and these tend to wear away from being cleaned (just wiping down with a sponge) after a couple of years. I really like the Thermador fridge and I am extremely impressed with their CS. By the way the compressor is the same in all three BSH brands. The differences are mostly cosmetic with the Gaggenau having a SS liner versus the plastic liner in most brands. I was having an issue with the open door alarm and Thermador sent a factory rep out very quickly to fix it. Turns out is is just a simple adjustment on the doors that makes contact with the switch that needed a minor adjustment. Service rep was fantastic! I have previously owned a SZ and I have to say this seems to be just as good and in some ways more practical with larger door bins....See Moretamarahl
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