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Jenn-Air vs Kitchenaid Induction range?

7 years ago

I'm planning to buy an induction slide in range next week. Based on features and price, I think Kitchenaid or Jenn-Air are my best bets. I would get the Jenn-Air with the professional handle. Aesthetically and practically (as a mother of young children with sticky fingers) I'm hung up on the chrome detail on the sides of the Kitchenaid window. I'm also hung up on spending several hundred dollars more for the Jenn-Air. Is it with the extra cost? Which would you buy? Most people here seem to have bought the Kitchenaid, and I'd be curious to hear from anyone who opted for the Jenn-Air.

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emmie2

7 years ago

Softpunk, we just took delivery of our Jenn-Air induction. I too was torn between the Kitchenaid and the JA. However, my previous electric range was a JennAir as well (18 yrs) and as I've been happy with the brand I ultimately decided to pay the extra cash and stick with what I know. I've been lurking and following all the Induction threads for years but just couldn't commit to the Bosch, Miele and Viking pricier models ( tiny ovens). I will say that so far ( less than a week!) I love it. It's responsive and everything I'd hoped Induction would be and it's sooo pretty

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emmie2
7 years ago
JA also giving full set of Induction cookware as rebate. I have been purchasing Induction capable pieces over the last several years so I'm able to use my stovetop currently. (This has been a long shopping process). Good luck with your purchase

FYI I also replaced my KA refrigerator with KA's new 5 door/ drawer model. Again, brand loyalty as my Kitchenaid 26 cu foot SxS has been bullet proof for 18 years. I found it very difficult to find the features I was looking for until I saw this beauty. PC RIchards was having great sales!!
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Well, sorry about your down sizing. I'm 73 now and we still live in our 2700 sq ft home that we bought new in 1975, No downsizing here, they will carry us outta this place "Feet First", (LOL). And in my garage sits a 1958 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible, Next to it is a 1959 Dodge convertible, and next to that is a 1964 Dodge "Muscle Car" that I bought brand new, 51 years ago, but I digress. I do find it strange, that they can't design kitchens for townhouses/Condos, that can accommodate a wall oven. I mean at our age, (or mine at least), the less stooping the better, and since a lotta folks when they reach their "senior years" downsize, Condos/townhouses should be designed with them in mind. Anyway, since you are "apparently stuck with a range", look for a range that has at least one fully gliding out rack as that will make the oven a lot easier to access that which is inside it. I'm sorry to hear about the Jenn-air, but I would take the time to look at the Electrolux, as it "most likely" has the racks I talked about above. I do think you made an excellent decision to go with induction. We've had our induction cooktop for 7 years now, and you want to know how many times we've had to scrub it in those 7 years? None, Zip Nada!!!! Add to that , the Safety factor, the speed, the controllability, You just can't beat Induction!!!! Good luck on your pending decision, but to be honest, I would still find a way to do a separate Cooktop & Wall oven, even if we had to go to a "smaller oven". Gary
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labdunbar_denver
7 years ago
emmie2, how has your Jenn-aire held up over the first 6 weeks of ownership? I am looking at that same model too.
emmie2
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
So far so good! She's been getting a lot of use. Oven temp is spot on using independent thermometer to double check. The fan ( when in convection mode) is whisper soft. I actually thought it wasn't working when I first tried using it. I've used the baking drawer as well. I'm having fun using the cooktop too. There definitely is a learning curve with induction but I am getting the hang of it. ( I may have over boiled a pot or two.). Very happy with my decision for both the Jenn Air range and for my Kitchenaid refrigerator.
labdunbar_denver
7 years ago
Thanks for the progress/status report. I research and shop and still have a difficult time making a final decision!
averymaples
7 years ago
I am having the same issue. Kitchen Aid and Jenn Air are both made by Whirlpool. the total oven size is 7.1. The differences. Kitchen Aid has a wireless probe (of course you can buy that, so that does not matter to me), two oven lights as opposed to 1 in the Jenn Air, the induction eyes are the same with one exception. The left front and back on the Kitchen Aid are both 2500W, the Jenn Air is 2350W. Both are a bridge. When you look into the ovens the convection design appears a little different. The Kitchen Aid has a steam reservoir on one of the racks. Then there are the handles. Kitchen Aid has one choice, pro chef type. Jenn Air has two choices, pro chef type and a European type that is curved. Why did they produce these units that are almost identical? Why a 150W difference on the left rear eye? Now, why is the Jenn Air $300 more?

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