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fisher paykel vs. DCS-fisher paykel range?

9 years ago

I know that DCS is made by FP, but in my shopping for a 30" gas range I've been encountering an FP range that is distinct from the DCS model. (The plain old FP/non DCS range number is OR30SDBMX1.) Can anyone comment on what distinguishes these ranges from each other? Anyone know and like the non DCS-branded Fisher Paykel range?

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zwizzle1

8 years ago

I responded to another thread re: Bertazzoni vs. Fisher Paykel. I have no experience with the FP gas range, but FWIW I have owned FP dish drawers and an FP refrigerator and both appliances were great! Doesn't mean they make a good gas range, but I have had positive experiences with FP to date.

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Joe Henderson
9 years ago
That is an Italian built product. Nothing wrong with it but it shares the features of those. Shorter oven cavity, smaller small burners, standard broiler (DCS has infrared), thermocouple ignition (have to hold the knob in for 1-2 seconds to keep the burners lit) etc. Good quality and will function similarly to a Smeg or Bertazzoni.
sundaysun
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks, Joe. this makes a lot of sense to me, since I just happened to see it yesterday. Beautiful, sleek look but struck me as somehow flimsy, especially when compared to the tank-like Miele 30" on display beside it. And oven size worried me a bit. Do you think the feeling of relative flimsiness is just a psychological hurdle, or that these Italian-made ovens may tend to fall apart quicker than others?
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Lars
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I am considering the same one and am comparing it with Bertazzoni 30". They both have sealed burners, making the tops easier to clean.

I am also having trouble finding reviews or info on the Fisher & Paykel 30" range.
sundaysun
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Good to hear, Zwizzle, since we've decided on a FP for fridge and dish drawers! I'm a little nervous about adjusting to the drawers, but a lot of people seem to love them. The fridge looks very sleek and beautifully designed. The oven, however, is somewhat less convincing to me, I think because we had a very heavy older Thermadore for years, and while we weren't happy with its performance, we did get used to its massive build. And there's so little user feedback available.
zwizzle1
8 years ago
I loved my drawers. They were 10 years old - never a hiccup or glitch, but contractor would not guarantee the new floors if they were reinstalled. I ended up with a new Bosch. Works great but I so miss the ease of loading and unloading the drawers.
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Lars/J. Robert Scott
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I spoke to another appliance dealer today who offers Bertazzoni and Fisher & Paykel 30" ranges, and she told me that she has never sold the F&P range, and so I guess that is why it is so difficult to find reviews on it. My brother likes the grates on the F&P, and I like that the storage portion is a drawer that slides out, but I think I will be going with the Bertazzoni instead, partially due to lack of info regarding F&P.
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