Bosch gas slide-in vs. Electrolux induction freestanding
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Comments (3)Consumer Reports says that duel fuel has no advantage. We own a freestanding Bosch gas range and love it. We got the white (not stainless steel), and it is very easy to keep clean. The oven fan goes on when you use the convection feature. It is whisper quiet. We bought our Bosch at Sears, but it's not a Kenmore. It was delivered with a malfunctioning gas valve, which means that we could not use the oven. We called Sears as soon as we learned about the problem and they replaced the faulty part without delay. Overall, we are very pleased with this appliance, and would not hesitate to recommend it....See MoreINDUCTION wars: Electrolux freestanding or Bosch slide in?
Comments (16)Whenever possible you should order from RepairClinic or AppliancePartsPros when DIY repairing. They let you return parts including boards up to a year after buying no questions asked, even after installing them in an appliance. If my Elux breaks I will definitely repair myself to keep costs down. Boards are not hard to change. The 2nd oven is no bigger than a warming drawer, the only difference is it can go up to 450 degrees. I haven't had the occasion to use it yet since I also have a separate walloven but I could definitely see it coming in handy. Like the Bosch slide in it has probe, proof, and other modes such as slow cook. To be honest Kiwigem I kind of hope you buy the Bosch so we can get some more feedback on it :) This post was edited by hvtech42 on Thu, Aug 7, 14 at 20:53...See MoreFree standing vs slide-in ranges
Comments (19)I went from a free-standing style to a slide-in mostly due to looks, but also because I didn't like reaching over the pots to adjust the controls. Here's my observations: Slide-ins stop spills om the sides, but free-standing ones stop spills in back. Front controls are easier to reach, but they also result in more accidental control changes. Mine is angled, but I don't notice any effective difference in cooking real estate. In fact I think I have more than my old free standing one. The angle also makes it really easy to operate the controls. 30" slide-in is not the same as 30" free standing. Make sure you have your stove before installing cabinets and counter tops. We didn't and now our range sticks out farther than it should. Here's what it looks like as of now: From Kitchen as of July 12 2009 (Obviously we're not done yet...) I will have an OTR micro-hood (it arrived today!) and felt like the free-standing model would just make things look way too crowded and cramped. We'll be doing a piece of our granite in the space between, so no stainless steel or grout worries....See MoreSlide in vs. freestanding range
Comments (8)There are pros and cons of each style. I think what Mrspete is talking about with the "crack" is that many slide-in ranges come with a lip on each side for the countertop to fit under, so that the annoying crack between counter and range is covered. A slide-in range has slightly more usable space on the cooktop surface, because there is no back panel to take up inches. A slide-in's oven fan may be louder and stay on longer because the electronics are so close to the oven. A freestanding range has some distance between the oven and the electronic controls, so the fan does not have to be as powerful or on as long. With a freestanding range, some people don't like having to slide their arm over the cooktop while things are cooking in order to operate the controls. A backsplash looks nicer with a slide-in because it's not interrupted or covered by the back panel of a freestanding range. Freestanding ranges are less expensive than slide-ins generally....See More3katz4me
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