The GE Profile PHS930SLSS is Consumer Reports's top-rated induction range though LG slide-ins which have knobs are also recommended. That GE doesn't have knobs but it has one temperature control per burner unlike Bosch ranges.

I'm looking into the Bertazzoni induction slide in range. I am hoping for the orange one.

I had the Samsung for 5 years. I bought it new when I redid my kitchen and was so sad to leave it when I sold my house. It was a great machine. Very reliable. Only had one issue early on, one of the electrical parts singed the underside of the glass cooktop. It was still under warranty and they took care of it quickly. Other than that it was a dream. The oven is huge, but has the great added feature of a panel that can separate it into 2 ovens, with different temps! The induction cooktop is so quick, you can’t go to the bathroom while you wait for something to come to a boil. Just remember that the oven is convection so it will quick faster than what recipes say. Also, I laughed when recipes took me to “pre/heat” the oven. That oven pre/heats in under 5 mins every time. You won’t be disappointed!

Great information on the stove- it helped me make my decision. I’m going with the Samsung induction. I’ll let you know how I make out.

Excited for you!

I would advise against Samsung appliances in general, however I understand that knobs are not offered on many models. Good luck with it.

Hi, is there a concern with Samsung you could please share ? I’m leaning towards the Samsung 4- door fridge as well as the induction range. I was told to stay clear of LG. Thank you!

Both LG and Samsung share the fact that parts are hard to get and service can be shoddy in certain areas of the country. Neither have the greatest online reputation. That said some people have a great experience with them such as the poster above. People are quicker to get online and tell us about how big a POS that range is as opposed to how wonderful it is. I personally have had Samsung so I am biased and think they are not very reliable. So I apologize if I am making you have second thoughts about your upcoming purchase.

Induction units are fully electronic and the appliances by product is heat. Heat is bad for circuitry, and many units don't have sufficient airflow, such as the unit I had. That said, my current advice to people is to purchase the appliance(s) that have the features you want and are within your budget. Consider an extended warranty as long as the retailer has their own service department. At least for that time period you will have piece of mind. Anything after that is just a bonus. No manufacturer makes them to last a long time. The one exception to that costs as much as used car so that is not an option for most people. Even then, those are not perfect and have issues. On your new fridge make sure you keep the condenser coils clean and free of debris to help prolong it's life.

Great advice , and I’ll definitely consider the extended warranty option. Is an induction range tougher on circuitry compared to an electric range? I’d love gas, but the house has oil / hot water heat. I’ve read induction is better than electric for cooking. Thanks again for sharing your extensive knowledge.

@kevinande: "Given that manufacturers are building throw away appliances it is not likely that anyone is going to design modern appliances with longevity in mind."

Please (a) clearly define "throw-away" appliance; (b) demonstrate that manufacturers build throw-away appliances; and (c) provide proof that [manufacturers] do not consider longevity in appliance design. Please provide DATA and sources of these data. No anecdotes, please.

wdcruise

The OP asked for my opinion and I expressed it as such. If you wish to present data to counter my opinion then by all means be my guest the OP may or may not find that data useful. None the less this is an open forum so be my guest. In addition to not complying with your request for data I will not do a back and fourth with you. This is my first and last response in this regard.

@kevinande: "If you wish to present data to counter my opinion then by all means be my guest"

So you make claims that appear to be facts and then fall back on "Oh, I don't have any data. It's just my opinion". Useless to the OP and anyone else reading this.

The first and strongest piece of data is the warranties offered. One year. Started by Whirlpool when they bought out Amana, Kitchenaid, etc. Quality appliances that are designed for longevity have longer warranties, Like SZ.

There are reports of failures for Samsung going back several years on these forums. Multiple service calls followed by a refund for some owners or just buying another product. Frigs especially.

For an induction range two products are regularly mentioned. At a lower price point Frigidaire. For more- Bosch, either the 800 or Benchmark. After an initial problem with cooling fan noise I haven't seen any problems reported. If you decide to try Samsung try and buy it from Costco with their credit card for 4 years of extended warranty at no extra.

@dan1888: "The first and strongest piece of data is the warranties offered. One year....Quality appliances that are designed for longevity have longer warranties, Like SZ."

A Subzero refrigerator can cost a whopping $10,000 with a two-year warranty. The Frigidaire FFBN1721TV French Door refrigerator costs $989 -- less than one tenth the price -- with a one-year warranty. Do you really expect these to offer similar warranties?

If that frig was sold in the EU a 2 year warranty is required. No exceptations. Products sold here used to last. You wouldn't have to worry about the warranty. I expect that a product I buy will last a reasonable amount of time. More than a year. I wish manufacturers would offer more dependability and a two year warranty that they don't get called on is what I really want. Samsung isn't that manufacturer, imo.

Thank you all for great info and for sharing your knowledge . If not Samsung, who? I would like an induction range with a warming drawer. In my price range , I found three- kitchen aid, Samsung , and GE cafe? I have a kitchen aid wall oven now and it literally takes 20 minutes to preheat- not a fan. I also had it serviced within first year where it locked up during cleaning and quit working. Maybe the range is different? Thanks again!

What is the model number of the unit you are interested in?

I would NOT buy the Samsung. When ours worked, it was great! In 2.5 years we have had the stove repaired 8 times (think missing 16-20 days of work). We have had the back panel replaced 5 times, the stove top replaced twice, the oven controls replaced twice. Finally, they have decided that it is a lemon and are giving us our purchase price back. Downside is I am now looking for a new stove.

Model is PHS930slss

Ok, so what is the maximum amount of money you would like to spend? Do have a preference on the placement of the hobs? Largest element on front left for example. Do you need a warmer element or just 4 hobs? Do you require a bridged element?

Hi, no other requirements than I want the induction top , slide-in and a warming drawer. Thank you!

Max dollars is $3,000.

Ok. I am looking at a few models and will try to post some for you to look at tomorrow.

My apologies for taking so long, you have had time to just go and buy one by now lol. The DW had me doing honey doos this weekend so this is the 3rd time I have sat down to try to finish this. I have listed a few I read about. Keep in mind there are so many that there is no way I could list them all. I have tried to select well reviewed units. I have listed two additional units. Only two because these stood out to me for one reason or another. I list power in watts just like on the spec sheets. Keep in mind this number is the maximum out put in "boost". This mode is usually allowed for a Maximum of 10 minutes on any given hob. Also if you were not already aware generally 30" models have two generators that power share usually the left side and right side are separated. Meaning if you boost or use high power on one hob the corresponding hob on the same generator will not be allowed to use high power or boost as long as the other is operating at high power. This requires a new strategy to cooking if you were not already aware of this. The one exception to this on some units is if the units are bridged (for griddle use for example). I have a 36" cook top that has a bridged unit. with three generators. I can use high power or boost on the bridged unit using two separate pans. Again strategy when faced with this limitation. I often use three or more pans when cooking so my old 30" unit was very frustrating dealing with this.

PHS930SLSS

Ok the unit you chose IMO appears to be a good unit. I personally am a fan of power so that is a major factor in my case which this unit has a boost output of 3700W on it's largest Hob and a decent 2500w on both 8" burners. It relatively well reviewed and I read an article that suggested this is one of the best units for it's price point (take with a grain of salt of course). Actually I think you would be happy with this unit and believe you have made a good choice. I am a fan of knobs, however if I had to choose an touch interface this is the one I would choose. Here are a couple others for you to look at though.

Bosch HII8056U

This one is just a hair over your budget on AJ Madison, but felt it was a worthy mention. It is a good looking unit and would may compliment your kitchen? It appears the control interface requires you to select the hob you wish to control and then manipulate the power level. I could not confirm this based off photos or any material I read. I am not fond of this type of control system, but that's just me. This unit outputs 3700W on both of it's rear burners on boost! I could not confirm, but it appears that the rear burners on are separate generators so you can boost both at the same time if needed. I prefer the larger hobs in the rear so you can still manipulate smaller pans if you need to use them. Since you specified no preference, I took the liberty of looking at units with this configuration

Jennair JIS1450DP

This is an interesting unit. This is actually a free standing, but it looks like a slide in. just as powerful as the other units. 3600W on it's 11" hob, you are not likely to notice the 100w difference. Reviews are mostly favorable. Most everyone complains about the low volume level of the timer. It's a good looking unit and within your budget. $2569.00 on Plessers.com. I just thought it was cool that it is free standing disguised as a slide in. Whether or not it appeals to you or not, I guess you can let me know.

Bottom line as far as I am concerned you have chosen a good unit and I would just go with that. Get the warranty if it makes you feel more secure about the purchase. Make sure the retailer has a service department if you choose to go that route. For every bad review there are probably 5 or more people who get trouble free service out of their (insert brand here) whom we never hear a peep out of. My opinion and I pulled that number out of my you know where for anyone who wishes to pick apart my post. I hope this helps.

All this detail is so helpful. Thank you for your time and information. I’m going to forge ahead with the Samsung induction slide- in as dealer offers service. My Reno project is hitting delays due to CoVid, but I hope to get back on track in a few weeks. I’ll post more info once I get the range and let you know how I make out. Thanks again!

I don't recall you ever posting he model number of the Samsung you were interested in? They have the one with the virtual flames which is pretty cool. As you know I am not Samsung's biggest fan, however at the end of the day it is about what you really want. I hope you are one of the ones we never hear from who get dependable service out of your purchase. The warranty will at least provide some peace of mind.