What did you decide? Curious about this product too.

We bought it, but won't have it installed until August. It's a risk, but it does have the 3 year manufacturer's warranty. I will update once we've had a chance to use it!

We have had the Viking French Door oven installed in our kitchen for two years now. We placed it over a warming drawer. We frequently receive compliments on the product's appearance. Quality and reliability has been excellent. No problems. Baking quality is phenomenal. Only thing we dislike about the oven is the clock is on military time.

Any updates on your ovens? I too bought the floor model and it just got installed today.

itinerantangela, what's your review now that you've been using your oven? gspinn, what about you? We are debating this purchase & we are able to get a floor model as well. On this thread there is 1 great review & 1 really bad review, so I'm totally unsure.

They are more than likely selling floor models due to discontinuing this Viking oven due to all the issues they have had with them. I would highly encourage you to not buy one. I spoke with a salesman of a very high end reputable appliance company last week and he told me that they have had nothing but complaints on this Viking oven and do not recommend buying to their clients. If I hadn’t paid $8,000 I would have it replaced.

judygroh Thanks. I think I've been convinced to not buy Viking. Too bad. It's a beautiful oven & I love the price I can get it for. Besides the many negative reviews, I don't live in a big city so I have been warned that repairs for higher end appliances are going to be an issue. Why go into a brand that has a pretty bad reputation already? :(

Because this looks similar to the GE Cafe French door oven , and because the GE costs far less and because consumer reviews are - mostly- very positive, I’m wondering if you ever considered that option? We looked at the Viking but the GE scored higher on reliability. Only time will tell, of course. I often think it’s a toss of the die when it comes to appliance reliability these days.

The GE model was not available at the time I put in the FIRST Viking ( that was later replaced due to MANY issues and have had MANY problems with the replacement) . Have looked at he GE model and that does not come in a double oven. I can only say that I would never own another Viking product again. I have Sub Zero fridge ( 19 years old) never been serviced, Therador cook top and Miele dishwasher that have never been serviced.

Yes, the GE French door wall oven comes in a double model. We have one and love it so far. . It looks like this You can get copper colored or other handles, if preferred.

@J Corn, how wide do the french doors open? Is it wide enough so your arms are not going to accidentally hit the hot oven doors? I was considering also the Bosch side swing wall oven because I've seen videos where it opens very wide so there's zero chance of hitting the hot oven door with an arm.

I just bought the French Door Viking Doube Oven.. The top oven gets so hot on the outside that it can not be touch without severe burns. Unbelievable that something like this gets to market. I had a rep come look at it and test and and will contact Viking with the results. Also have the place we purchased it from looking into the problem. The top oven has no insulation - why? because government regulations do not require it. Really? So no one can go near the oven doors - children, grand children adults? How do things like this happen? I will not keep such a dangerous item in my home. It will be removed. Shame on Viking!

@batt2, thank you for this information. I have 8 grandchildren so that would be a big issue for us. Please keep us updated on the response from Viking.

Still loving our GE French door oven.

@J Corn, do the french doors get very hot when the oven is in use?

@JJ Mekai I also have the Cafe French Door oven. I am baking a pie right now and the oven is at 425. The doors and glass register at 85 degrees and the handles are room temp at 75.

That's so good to know. Thank you @boschboy.

Hi all, Does anyone know if this happens on the regular Viking oven, or just the french door. I'm planning on regular double ovens. I don't like the looks of the new Thermador - a bit too modern for me. Wolf is going through a class action lawsuit regarding the enamel chipping off their ovens. I hear Blue Star's fan is SO loud and operates during the entire cooking cycle (imagine listening to a loud fan while cooking a turkey), which left me with Viking. Now I'm not sure. I live in a sought after area that expect higher end appliances. I can get the older model of the Thermador online. I actually liked the looks of the GE Monogram, but not sure. Help.

Batt2 - did the issue with your oven doors get resolved? I am planning on the Viking because I can install it low (my daughter is a Little Person) and the cafe spec’d a higher install location

@Lisa Booth, Thermador has side opening wall ovens and the doors should stay cool. Might be worth taking a look at.

Had the Viking for 2 years. Nothing but problems. Top broiler just went out a week ago. ugh

I have been fighting with Viking over their French Door Wall oven since the middle of 2022! Steam and smoke escape from between the French doors. My cabinetry above gets soaking wet from the steam, and black from the smoke. The control panel gets so hot that I need oven mitts to turn the dials. Viking has sent out repairmen 7 times changing out screws and gaskets, obviously stringing me along while knowing their product is defective. The service workers that came out the last few times said that Viking had a problem with this model, and that they were working on it. The last repairman said it was a fire hazard. I was sent a new venting type apparatus a year ago that couldn’t be installed because i was told Viking still needed to develop another new part to go with it. At the end of last year they sent me replacement French doors. Servicemen came to install the door last Monday, but they wanted me to sign a waiver that if they damaged by cabinetry that they wouldn’t be liable. Viking also refused to be liable. They told me I’d have to hire my own people to remove the oven so it could be repaired, then re-install it. So not only does Viking sell inferior products, their customer service leaves a lot to be desired. I’m contact the Better Business Bureau next. By the way, the stand alone freezer I purchased from them also needed to be replaced.