Help! any other option for a 36” induction range other than a Wolf?

6 years ago

With venting constraints, we need to find a 36” induction range but Wolf is out of our budget. Can anyone recommend another option?

If we cannot find one, can anyone offer some insight between a Bertazzoni or a Verona 36” electric range? Is one better than the other?

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6 years ago

As of last year, when my kitchen project was completed, Wolf was the only 36" range on the market in the US. I still haven't seen any other solution given my casual following of this forum. Another thread did a pretty good job of explaining why the field is pretty thin. It has to do with electrical constraints. [36" or 42" Induction Range - do such things exist?[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/36-or-42-induction-range-do-such-things-exist-dsvw-vd~3288972)

FWIW, I ended up going with the Wolf and have been pleased with it. I needed an additional circuit and taking one of the 2 that had been planned for the oven/cooktop combination was the only way to solve the problem. The Wolf 36" Induction Range was the unicorn i needed! Good luck!

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kelly3676
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6 years ago
Thanks! I️ appreciate it. Do you love the induction? Is it really worth the cost of the Wolf?
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So far, no enamel issues. But I'm aware of the various threads citing concerns. I haven't used the self cleaning option and am hesitant to do so.

I had to go with a 36" range because my cabinets had already been cut for the 36" cooktop. A 30" range would've left a noticeable gap. The 36" induction range was the perfect compromise. Given the costs to redo the cabinets, the premium price for the Wolf 36" induction range was justifiable.
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For the OP- a 30" Bosch 800 or Benchmark induction range gets you a lot for the money including 17 levels of power adjustment and flex zones. You could spend the extra on a Miele steam oven and end up way ahead in total usability.
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I have been shopping for 36" also and am considering the bertazzoni, verona or doing seperate induction cooktop and wall oven below. Still trying to find reviews on everything.
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Be careful putting an oven under an induction cooktop. Check with the induction manufacturer first regarding restrictions. In general, induction cooktops needs a lot of ventilation to keep it cool. Putting an oven underneath might void warranty and lead to early cooktop failure. Ideally, one might want to have an open shelf underneath.
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hey @Jennifer Ferris . I know this was years ago, but what did you end up doing for a stove or range/oven cooktop? Im mulling the same choices, but 4 years after you!
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It looks like Smeg's 36 induction range with a different door & trim:

https://www.smeg.com/us/products/SPR36UIMX

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