Which 36 DF range? Thermadore or Monogram? Wolf is being returned.

6 years ago

We just remodeled the kitchen, ordered a 36 DF Wolf, and yesterday I ran the self clean. The enamel on the interior came off in spots and I can see it is going to continue to do so. Called SubZero today and they are taking the range back (has been installed for less then a month).

Trying to decide between a Monogram and a Thermadore, which one is more reliable? The Thermadore doesn't seem to have as good a self cleaning mode, and the Monogram gets better ratings on Consumer Reports.

Any help is appreciated, if you have another range other then Monogram or Thermadore you like please let me know.

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ILoveRed

6 years ago

Jacquie...as far as running the self clean immediately to find out if this Wolf interior is going to chip....This may have been a pretty smart move imho.

I am purchasing the Wolf wall oven but this chipping issue Worries me. I haven't seen a lot of options that are a sure thing. It looks like as far as oven both wall and range, they are all a crap shoot. Gaggenau may be a good choice but not if you can't get it serviced locally.

Too bad Wolf doesn't make a gas wall oven with a plain interior.

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Anthony C
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
capital connoiseurian? search these forums for more info
ILoveRed
6 years ago
Thank you for posting. This makes me re-think a few of my decisions.

i don't know about other brands but my son-in-law has the 36" all gas Wolf range without the blue interior and he loves it. He is a great cook and has had this range for about 3 years without any issues. Is this a consideration?
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User
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Skip the dual fuel. All gas. And do not use self cleaning on any of them. Then go look at a BlueStar.
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chispa
6 years ago
You should do a search here on the "dangers" of using the self clean function on most oven brands. Most common result is damaged electronics.
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Sam Carder
6 years ago
This begs the question; why the need to self clean after only 1 month? Anyway, I’ve been told self cleaning is no good for the oven, the home or its occupants. I’m on the fence currently between the 36” Therm Pro Grand and the BS Platinum. I know, two very different creatures but I’ve narrowed it down to one of those two.
wekick
6 years ago
You were lucky the blue chipping showed up when it did. I do like an electric oven but they can be a puzzle box in knowing what you are buying. The Conoiseurian and some of Dacor ovens seem to have a different way of heating the oven. I had the Dacor and they eventually changed the programming but read the use and care manuals to get an idea how these ovens work. There was a post on Thermador recently where someone had issues with maintaining the temperature. There was extensive posting about the Connoiseurian including input from their engineer. There are some that like them but if you open the oven baking multiple batches of cookies or appetizers, it might not be for you.

It used to be that you could use self clean every week if you wanted to but now you will damage the electronics on most or damage the enamel especially if it is blue unless it is Gaggenau.
Jacquie Heffner
Original Author
6 years ago
We decided to order the Monogram, it will arrive next week, the delivery people will remove the Wolf and install the Monogram, the Wolf people will take the range the next day. Just hoping that the Monogram is worry free...sigh.
mishmosh
6 years ago
We have a Monogram 48 all gas since October. Love it. I think you'll enjoy it.
Jacquie Heffner
Original Author
6 years ago
We have had our new Monogram for a few days, absolutely love it, and looking forward to many happy meals.

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