I think those might be fairly new models. You might also check at Sears because Frigidaire makes the Kenmore induction cooktops which are usually variations on what Frigidaire sells under its own brand name.

Kaseki has discussed replacing an older (failed) cooktop with a new Frigidiare model, but I think his had the touchpad interface rather than the knob controls. Maybe my mention of his name will result in a comment from him?

Since you were looking at ranges, you've probably already seen the few posts we've had about the Frigidaire ranges with knob controls, particularly the $1500 slide-in Frigidaire Pro induction range.

Generally speaking, Frigidaire (and its parent company, Electrolux) are regarded here as "ok with their induction." As best I recall, the gripes have mostly had to do with the cost of replacing electronics when they fail. (Seems to be a risk endemic to all kinds of stoves with lots of electronics and most electrically powered cooktops.)

The biggest complaint I've seen about the Frigidaire slide-in is that the housing for the controls is plastic and if you happen to touch it with a hot pot you get a melted spot, which would be irrelevant with a cooktop. But everyone seems fairly pleased with the induction performance.

Thanks everyone. Kas do you have an oven under your cooktop? If so may I ask what brand?

Looking at the prices of doing a cooktop and oven, I am not sure I can do it at this time. I wonder how difficult it would be to replace a range with a cooktop over an oven at a later date without discombobulating everything.

My two induction units are over cabinets with wire shelving inside to provide maximum cooling air volume. During the kitchen reno design phase I had actually considered including a blower to ventilate the compartments, but the heating of the spaces seems minimal to nil. There might be more heating if one were operating the cooktop at is maximum to, say, boil down multiple containers of sugar maple sap.

My ovens are a double pair of Wolf electric ovens in a wall cabinet space. (The cooktop is on a peninsula.)

If you put a range in you gain the economy of combined assembly, but increase the probability that one or the other fails in some way that degrades both. An extended warranty may ameliorate that risk.

Also, if you put a range in, you have to leave out a section of countertop, so going to a cooktop at a later time may entail some construction work as well as not having a continuous counter (if it matters). A range will live on one electrical cable and breaker; a cooktop and an oven will require two along with separate breakers.

kas

Hmmm. I'm going to have to add that to my list of potential induction cooktops for the new house next year. Even though they are more of a pain to clean around and under, I do love the simplicity and simple operation of knobs. And if I'm reading the manual correctly, it appears there are 18 power levels + boost which is nice.

Additionally, I see Electrolux has modified their design to use a smaller counter cutout dimension more in line with other cooktop manufactures. In the past, their cutouts were way bigger than the anybody else. So, if down the road you wanted/needed to replace the cooktop you were very limited in what would fill up the that big cutout. And the price is reasonable too.

I unfortunately bought the Frigidaire Pro 36" induction cooktop with the knobs, (they are not plastic as mentioned btw), just 2 months after buying the cooktop was cracked. Fridgidaire does not have the part and has no guarantee of ever getting the part. The cooktop is less than 6 months old. I wish I had spent the extra $$ and went with a better product and am guessing either it would not have cracked or a better company would at least have parts available : (

If this crack was Frigidaire's fault, they should replace the unit. If the owners fault, then careful reading of the warranty would seem to be in order to see who holds the risk.

It may be that one isn't covered by any of the manufacturers for one's own damage, and in this case the lowest priced unit may be best because of the reduced cost of repair. Some German models cost 3X what a Frigidaire induction cooktop costs.

Do you have an extended warranty? Sometimes these might cover an accident. Home insurance is another area where fracturing a cooktop might fall into the same category as damaging a sofa. Just pay your deductible.

Mine with knobs is to be installed within the next couple of weeks in my new house. Hoping I will love it.

Barbara, I hope you'll post back with a report. I'm looking into a Frigidaire with knobs too.