Capital v Five Star v KitchenAid? 36" dual fuel range or rangetop?

Gina McEvoy

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

I am narrowing down my appliances. Either going to have

1. 2 wall ovens and a 36" gas rangetop

2. 36" Dual fuel range and one wall oven.

What would you recommend for the rangetop? What would you recommend for a dual fuel range?

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M
4 years ago
Don't get a cooktop. You waste valuable real-estate by moving the knobs to the top, and with gas tops, reaching over hot pots to get to the knobs is very annoying. Get a rangetop instead. Having the knobs in the front works much better. On the other hand, if you decided on induction, then cooktops seem more common; but then, they also don't suffer from the same issue of lots of hot air rising around the pots.

As for wall ovens, I'd recommend getting at least one CSO. Miele makes a particularly nice plumbed model. It might seem smaller at 24", but I'll bet that it'll be your most frequently used appliance.

I have a strong preference for Bluestar's open burners. They are super powerful, have a good low-end, and you won't find any gas stove that is easier to clean. Of course, induction makes cleaning even easier.

I actually do like my Bluestar oven. But it does require at least 20-25min to preheat for the 30" model. A 36" oven will take even longer. On the other hand, my Miele CSO is ready to use within minutes.
wekick
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
We will be able to help you a little more if you can answer a few questions. There is no one perfect iniversal solution but hopefully you can find what is best for you.

When some people say cooktop, they mean rangetop. Some manufacturers even do this. .

Cooktop

Vs

rangetop

What type of cooking do you do? is high heat important? Simmer? What type of cookware do you use?

what is your budget? Do you plan on a grill or a griddle?

What type of oven do you have now? Gas or electric? Convection?

How do you use your oven? Broiler?

Do you entertain?

if you choose a rangetop and separate wall ovens, you can pick each as best for your needs. If the oven needs to be replaced, you don’t need to replace the whole range. A 36” oven can take a lot longer to preheat and some do not give you much more room.
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