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6 years ago

Hi All - I am strongly considering the 6-8 or 9 burner La Canche range options for my large kitchen in a new house. We are a family of 5 (with three toddlers). We cook but rarely are we making complicated dishes (lots of macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, etc.). Obviously I’m drawn to these ranges for their beautiful aesthetic. So, question for those who own them/have used them extensively - given my family situation and our intended uses, would you have any reservations about my purchase? Do the ovens and knobs get hot (because then I worry about the kids getting too close)? Are the burners or ovens temperamental? (I’ve read comments about trouble with simmering and ovens keeping a constant temp. FYI I’d likely do two electric ovens). Are the ovens large enough? Are the side warming drawers practical?

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cheri127
6 years ago
The Lacanche range is a thing of beauty and should satisfy your needs. The simmer isn't as low as I like, but the work around is a cheap flame tamer from Amazon. I have never had a problem with the ovens being uneven, though many others have complained (our oven is electric, not gas). There are multiple long threads on these ranges, which should tell you everything you need to know.
PRO
Lacanche USA
6 years ago
Bonjour Elizabeth Cox ! Big congrats on the upcoming new home, it's an exciting time. Regardless of what Range you do end up welcoming to your kitchen, know that proper oven calibration is going to be paramount for even, stable cooking. While any oven range is going to rise in temperature, proper installation with your back-spacer should avoid hot knob issues, especially with electric ovens, and the Lacanche Ranges themselves are incredibly safe for a myriad of reasons, specifically when it comes to gas safety.

When considering an additional warming cupboard, this is going to be so dependent on your own personal style of cooking. On a Lacanche Range, many people do opt for the Warming Cupboards for entertaining, warming plates, etc, but find their incredible advantage lies in the low temperature, slow cooking style it offers, similar to that of a crock-pot. Proofing yeast, dehydrating vegetables, or finishing grains you've started on the cooktop are all incredible uses for the warming cupboard, past just keeping food warm and ready ;) As for oven size, food is much smaller than we think, and the more intimate nature of the ovens offer incredible, even cooking style. Bear in mind that our smallest 'Cluny' size ovens can still support a 26 pound Thanksgiving Turkey, and our 'Sully' ovens easily welcome a 32 pound bird.

As cheri127 mentioned, the burners are steeped in power, but the use of our Portable Simmer Plate is an incredible tool for slow, soft simmers, melting butter or infusing chocolate when the season calls for it. We suggest removing the grates around your lowest set of burners (usually the 5K BTU) and putting the simmer plate directly on top of the burners, which offers a soft, even distribution of heat across the cast iron, while eliminating any flame on your pot. This way you can move your pot away or closer to the heat source, as you are the maestro ;) Incredible versatility in one little accessory.

As a Range choice is such a big decision, please know that no question is too small. Have a lovely start to the New Year and very happy cooking!

Blair

Lacanche US

blair@frenchranges.com
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