Induction Range Recommendations
Looking for 30" range recommendations for our complete kitchen remodel.
We currently have electric and have decided on induction for quickness, efficiency & safety.
Currently considering Bosch HIIP054U which is stainless steel and Bertazzoni 30" Professional which can also be painted white. The kitchen will have a paneled fridge and dishwasher. No microwave so the oven is the only exposed large appliance. We've never had a microwave or a warming drawer (so a warming drawer might be a nice feature but it's not something we've come to expect). Our current 30" Whirlpool electric oven has a 4.6 cu ft capacity - I don't remember ever running out of oven space.
We cook homemade meals every day and my wife especially enjoys French / Mediterranean cooking and we use the cooktop much more than the oven (cooktop 7x/week, oven 2-3x/week). In the oven we mostly cook fish and roasted vegetables. We have 3 enameled iron Le Creuset items which will work with induction but we'll have to purchase a new everyday cookware set since our current set will not work.
Here are my perceived pros/cons. Perhaps some of you with real-world experience can tell me if I'm incorrect or shortsighted in my assumptions.
Bertazzoni:
(This photo is gas, but same exterior idea)
My Perceived Bertazzoni Pro's:
- Aesthetics
- Color coordination
- Physical knobs (neither of us like fiddling with digital cooktop controls)
- Free vent promo (which I understand is quite good)
My Perceived Bertazzoni Con's:
- No oven timer. (We use our current built-in timer everyday)
- No warming drawer or storage drawer (we use the storage drawer on our current oven frequently)
- Small oven size (3.4 cu ft) although we typically don't have multiple turkey roasts or bake more than 1 thing at a time.
My Perceived Bosch Pro's:
- Easier to service
- Bigger oven (4.6 cu ft, though we've never filled our current 4.6 cu ft oven)
- Warming drawer
- Timer
My Perceived Bosch Con's:
- It's a large grey box (although the frameless cooktop is nice).
- Digital cooktop controls
Any thoughts would be appreciated!
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hvtech42
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Comments (22)I use cast iron pans (nice ones as well as cheap ones) on my induction and don't worry about scratching. (That's because I was planning on replacing it so I abused it I mean tested its limitations. I haven't yet started on my kitchen remodel but the darn cooktop still looks good! Of course new models won't have the same materials as the old and may not be as tough, but glass is good stuff...) Unlike regular ceramic top stoves, you can cook on a paper towel or other cushion if you're worried about scratching. Makes it easier to clean up if you boil over, too. My cooktop was installed in 1983. So the technology certainly has the ability to be reliable!...See MoreRecommendations on 30" slide in range induction top & duo oven
Comments (3)I would not get a Samsung, based on what I've heard and read about their reliability and repair issues. Of the other two, the KitchenAid you've linked to is not a slide in model (actually a free-standing model), but that's a design issue that might not matter to you. One of the things I don't like for myself is the arrangement of "burners" on the GE -- I prefer larger pots at the back and smaller ones near the front. It might be different for others, of course. Still, I prefer the look of a slide in (controls on the front) and I like the linked elements; also, the GE elements are a little more powerful (eg broil). I'd go with the GE if you're looking for a dual oven induction range....See MoreInduction and 2 oven stove/range recommendation
Comments (3)I only see two GE Café ranges as double induction. Both are slide-in. Maybe something else for a second oven. This is US so you'll need to check locally. Here....See MoreInduction Range recommendations for 2020
Comments (15)Consumer Reports (https://www.consumerreports.org/join - $10/month digital) has reviews of seven induction ranges. The GE Profile induction ranges are probably the best choice if you want digital controls. If you want knobs, the LG induction ranges are probably the best choice though they don't have the burner bridging There are hundreds of owners' reviews on the Home Depot, Best Buy, and Lowes websites. The Bosch HII8056U induction has a very poor control design -- one virtual slider for all four burners -- has a small oven, and is over-priced....See Morejvanv
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