I am also looking at the F&P ranges. I thought I was going to go with BS, but at ~$13,000 for the range with a custom color, it is hard to justify. Yesterday I went to the appliance store with a stack of 6 pans, including a full-size restaurant sheet pan to see how big the big ovens in 48" ranges were. When I went into the appliance store, I thought I was going to order the KitchenAid range in cobalt blue. It turns out that the big oven in the Kitchenaid range isn't any bigger than the oven in the 30" range I have right now. Ditto Wolf, Thermador, and Jenn-air (they didn't have a Viking 48" range on the floor). The only one that had a big oven that was bigger enough to be meaningful was the F&P. (since I am acting as the GC on our new house, they are offering me the builder's price, which puts this range at right around $6300 -- compared to $12k for retail). I am still looking for more info on this range (so hard to find reviews of it), but I like the lack of a touch screen (which rules out a meat thermometer and timer, which would both need a screen of some kind). I really liked the weight of the doors and the smooth-glide shelves. Also, the design of the stove top looks like cleaning up would be easy. I used to have a Viking and cleaning up was such a chore. I would love any other thoughts on this. Thanks!

I'm not sure of the definition of an infrared broiler, as opposed to a regular electric broiler. Mine has two elements...one for small batches, and one for larger. I imagine though, that you might be able to get a gas broiler in a dual fuel range...it would make sense. Since I have wall ovens, there is no gas source right there in the unit. I think perhaps I gave my broiler not enough credit, saying that it was quite tepid. I often preheat it for a while and then I can get some good results, but sometimes kabobs will overcook before they brown, if you know what I mean. I've had mine for 3 years, no service calls.

After considering many high end ranges, I settled with a FP (48”). It was a nightmare. Long story short, the range came with a malfunctioning gas safety valve. After dealing with their New Zealand based customer service (which was not good) and having their local certified repair company attempt to fix it, it was still no good. After 6 months they finally tell me about a regional customer service manager in the area...not sure why they waited so long. He was good and was able to get me a new range. It’s the newest model and we just baked with it for the first time. It vents extremely hot air from the back vent when the oven is on....seems to be a safety hazard (see photo). It’s a good looking range, but I wish I had spent the money on something else.

Charles Ross Homes, Bosch brand can be compared to GE on American market quality, it’s not bad but it’s definitely not the quality for the price. 15 years ago when I was in Ukraine their stores were filled with this brand and few others too, on my opinion Bosch isn’t worth invest into. BUT I know many people are drawn by the European look. Well it’s fine as it looks good. So years later when I saw Bosch on American marker I was shocked, how, why and who allowed it here? Glad I found your review which proofs again to stay away from it. Thanks