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Double oven, wall oven, under-counter mount oven

10 years ago

I haven't been on the forum in years, but I have a feeling I'll be frequenting here a lot more in the next few months. We are in the works of drawing plans for a new house build, and I'm trying to decide what type of oven I want. I know I want a double oven, but I don't know if I want it in the range, in the wall, or a single range with a separate under-counter mount oven. Which do you prefer? What are the pros or cons of each? Or is there another configuration you'd recommend?

Thanks!

This post was edited by cjh2823 on Sat, Jun 22, 13 at 12:13

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ginny20

10 years ago

I love my double wall ovens and separate cooktop in my small kitchen. I love having the implement drawer and two drawers of pots right under the cooktop. I like the height of the ovens - top one right at eye level. I'd like them even better if they had french doors like my old wall oven. I like not cooking in front of the oven when it's on.

There have been a few threads about this with other opinions and some interesting options for various combinations of ovens in different locations. I've attached just one of the most recent, but if you google "gardenweb range vs wall ovens" you get several.

Here is a link that might be useful: Range vs wall oven/cooktop

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seosmp
10 years ago
I can only tell you my plan as install is still a couple weeks away.

I am going with a 36" Wolf all gas range, and a separate wall oven mounted under a built in microwave. We had a MW/oven combo before and liked the height of both. I wanted a second oven as well so went with a range, although that was a late decision as my original plan was a cooktop w/ oven under.
dermnp
10 years ago
My old kitchen had a range and then an under the counter oven in island, both were very low on the back but I am rather tall at 5'8", but something to think about. Our new kitchen we went with a range because it is gas, so we have a gas oven that heats super quick and then for the wall we did a wall oven and a micro/convection. I didn't want the micro under the counter and didn't want a wall of stainless either, so that is what also helped our decision, we are pleased both functionality and aesthetically wise.
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I looked into installing a single wall oven under an induction cooktop (I ended up getting an induction slide-in range though). What was interesting was that most induction brands allowed it IF the wall oven was the same brand as the cooktop. This included Kitchenaid - don't know where you got your information, but the installation instructions do allow for it with certain ovens - it turns out it is the Kitchen Aid single ovens. Two brands did not allow for a single oven under the cooktop even with their own brands (well, it voided the warranty so the same thing): Bosch and Thermador. No problem with Jennair, Kitchenaid, GE, Electrolux, and Frigidaire. I think Whirlpool also didn't allow it, but I wasn't considering that brand. Don't worry about the venting. There is some venting in all ovens - whether built in wall ovens or ranges. The vents aren't any more hot for a wall oven than a regular range. The reason I chose a slide-in induction range had nothing to do with the height of the oven. The wall oven under the cooktop would have been about the same height as a range's oven. Rather, I really liked the Kitchenaid induction with its (albeit small) second baking drawer. I cook a lot and could see using this. Plus, the cost was much less for a slide-in than a separate cooktop and wall oven. Our house is being remodeled and we haven't even been able to move in yet - so I haven't used it. I hope I love it. It does look nice.
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It depends on how you use it. I have both and use the air fryer feature on my counter all the time for veggies. I also use my countertop oven for reheating a lot. It still heats faster than the 0.5 oven in the double-oven range. But I've never timed it for the exact difference. For the holidays, I used my 1.5 ovens in the range and the countertop oven to mimic the capacity of a double oven. It worked well. I only recommend the double oven range if you are very limber. The full size oven is the bottom oven (at least on my range) and it is LOW. I don't have back problems but I still hate bending to the floor to pull a heavy turkey or roast out. Also, I have dogs and it makes me nervous that the open oven is basically floor level for the dogs. I can't wait until we can do some minor remodeling and put in a single wall oven and a range with a single oven. But I have enough space in my home to pull that off. I do think the double oven model is fine in a small kitchen that needs more capacity.
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angela12345
10 years ago
We went with a double oven range and a single wall oven with a microwave over it (3 ovens + MW)
LoPay
10 years ago
I currently have an electric coil cook top, double wall ovens and the MW on the counter. My new kitchen will have a Bosch 500 series 36" gas cook top and a 30" Whirlpool regular double wall oven. The MW will go in a nook above a counter. I love having wall ovens so I don't have to bend over. When I help in a kitchen with a regular stove if feels awkward use the oven. Also, I've had both of my hips replaced and I cook enough that that type of thing matters.

I went low middle of the road with my appliances and am reusing some. After reading here about the temperamental nature and need for uber exhaust with the high end ranges, I didn't feel for my needs it was worth the extra money. I'm putting my money into cabinets and good mechanical / plumbing.
a2gemini
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I went with a hybrid - I love my new induction cooktop - I no longer roast myself when cooking.
I put in a wall oven and speed oven - figuring I only need 2 ovens occasionally.

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