BlueStar Range/Counter depth
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Comments (2)Consider a range with "island trim" as long as it's rated to be installed against a fireproof backdrop. You many need to extend the tile/stone/sheet metal downward to meet install requirements (one range I am familiar with requires 6" below the counter; check the install instructions for your specific make and model)....See MorePlease help selecting Dual Fuel range and Counter Depth Fridge
Comments (9)Thanks for your reply. We are in Canada, Ontario, and our prices are significantly higher than the US prices. There is very little difference between Benchmark and 800 series range - Benchmark has 20,000 BTU middle burner vs 18,000 BTU for 800 series. Benchmark has one telescopic rack - 800 series does not have it. Price difference is about $300. Best deal I found for Bosch fridge in Canada is $3300 (this is with Bosch rebate going on) and I can get ELUX for $2200 + 3 year part warranty from Electrolux thrown in. I would prefer Bosch even though it's smaller than Electrolux, but the price difference is huge, Bosch is almost $1000 more. Another dilemma is how interchangeable these fridges are. The cabinets will be custom made, and the fridge will be in the wall of cabinets. Bosch / JA are 72" high, and Elux is about 70" high. I already accepted the idea that these fridges will not last more than 7-8 years, and then I will need a new fridge to place in the same opening. Would you buy extended warranty with any of those appliances? Is it worth it? Thanks...See MoreHelp finalizing my choices! (Blue Star, sink, counter)
Comments (23)I can't wait to see what you do! We're almost complete with our kitchen reno and we bought a Bluestar 36" Platinum, have a 36" Monsoon Vent-A-Hood (no problems with heat so far, fair bit of cooking, but this week will tell the tale!), and soapstone counters. Bluestar Platinum: the 25K burner was a nice-to-have. We liked getting the removable griddle/grill insert as DH is a pancake maker. I haven't done any steaks indoors on it yet, but the time is coming this winter. DH is also an engineer and really liked the tight tolerances of all fittings. We looked at both the Platinum and RNB at the showroom and the Platinum felt engineered like a high end sports car. No complaints here. And I'll be honest, I plain liked the look better. And since this is the one and only complete kitchen customization of my life (no plans to move, universe please be kind to us!), we chose the Platinum. Soapstone: we are fortunate that Dorado Soapstone is in Denver, CO, about an hour away. I went down and picked out my slabs, which was fantastic. As others have said, there are different hardness factors, so don't let arguments about that convince you without doing some HW. In my earlier life, I spent a lot of time in labs. There are reasons it has been a prime material for them for so long: takes heat just fine (I remember seeing a Bunsen burner flame falling directly on the counter, no issues); won't etch (bring on your lemon juice, vinegar, red wine!), and is naturally germ-resistant since it's nonporous (hot water with a little soap is really all you need!). We've had soapstone tile in a teenager's bathroom for about 8-9 years now--it was waxed or oiled (can't remember which) once upon installation and we haven't done a thing other than clean it. In the new kitchen, I've re-oiled the island countertop a couple of times, mostly just for my own "new kitchen" love, but it's really no big deal. A little mineral oil on a rag--not really different than wiping down my countertops. I'm going to put up my Before and After shots soon with more details soon, if you're interested. I learned so much from browsing this site, I'd like to give back. Wishing you all the best as you decide!!...See Moremax slide in range depth with 24in countertops
Comments (5)The slide-in range is supposed to sit proud of the adjacent cabinets. More specifically, the range's oven door is not supposed to be flush with the cabinet front. The oven minus the door should be flush with the base cabinets, and the oven's door sticks out. That's so that when the oven's door is open, there is no exposure of the combustible material of the cabinets on either side. Here is a photo of cabinetry damaged by a range that was too flush with the cabinets. Also a photo of a Wolf range correctly installed proud of the cabinets....See MoreFori
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