36" Induction Range

3 years ago

We are looking to buy a higher end 36" induction range and are having trouble finding enough reviews on some of the ranges. Would love your opinions on the following:

ILVE

FISCHER PAYKEL

Bosch

Questions about:

Bertazzoni (pretty but NO reviews! why not?)

Verona has two ovens, which I would like, but again there are so few reviews of this range.

About oven NUMBERS: Would also like to have two ovens, as a big one takes forever to heat up, and I do a LOT of cooking so having two would make things easier. Re two smaller ovens, am worried if they will be big enough to roast a turkey in one, and to cook cookies (for example) in the second. In your experience, is having two ovens (in a 36" range) a big help in the kitchen, or are you frustrated with the sizes, needing something bigger more often than not.

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jwvideo

3 years ago

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Did you mean to ask about actual ranges or were you instead intending to ask about stand-alone cooktops? When most (but not all) of us say "range " we mean a stove integrating surface burners on top and oven(s) in one unit). Some of us call that an "oven" although many of us here think of "oven" as referring to a single or double wall oven unit. Some of us say "range" and mean what the rest of us would call a stand alone cooktop. Some people call "cooktops" a "stove." Confusing, eh?

That said, if you meant to ask about 36" stoves (the ones with both cooktop and ovens in a single unit), the reason you are not seeing any reviews of 36" Bosch and GE induction stoves is that neither company offers any in that size in North America. Bosch does not offer any induction ranges with twin ovens and only offers 30" models. The GE appliances division does offer double ovens but only in the 30" width which (since the division was acquired by Haier a couple of years ago) have been spun off into a separate "Cafe" brand.

If you meant cooktops, both GE and Bosch do offer 36" induction models and there have been lots of postings about them here. If searching for threads, try using the term "cooktops " rather than "range" in your search string.

I have to say I've never seen a double oven 36" induction range (i.e., the stove combining cooktop and ovens integrated in a single appliance), actually for sale in North America although I gather that there are some for sale in Europe. There are a few double-oven models in the 40 and 48 inch size from the likes of Ilve and Aga.

While you are waiting for possible postings about Ilve ranges, you might want to read this recent thread by Netty S. about the company's post-sale customer support and other practices.

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wdccruise
3 years ago
Manufacturers don't make 'em and consumers don't buy 'em (or review the few they do). Largest 30" double-oven induction range appears to be the Cafe CHS950P2MS1 for which there are hundreds of reviews:
- Home Depot
- Appliances Connection
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dan1888
3 years ago
Your options will be better if you do go with a 36" cooktop like a Bosch or Miele and double wall ovens. The smaller wall oven is often a Miele steam oven. Bosch and Sharp make less expensive steam ovens. I feel the need for possibly two 220v lines to run a 36" induction range is why you don't see one.
bettetrachtenberg
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks to all three of you for responding so quickly.

To JWvideo, I do mean Range - the “old-fashioned“ kind with stove on top, ovens beneath!

Unfortunately I cannot do the cook stove with separate wall ovens - my kitchen configuration just wont allow it.

my options are very limited I see, here in North America. But this surprises me!
live_wire_oak
3 years ago
You can’t divide a 36” into any usable oven configuration. Buy a 30”. Or do a 36” Cafe, and add a Breville. But if you don’t have room for a wall oven, you don’t have room for 36” of anything.
bettetrachtenberg
Original Author
3 years ago
Hi Live-Wire, We currently have a 20 year old 36" viking range with a single (large) oven, and we want to replace with an induction oven. So the 36" range is a non-negotiable unit.

The reason I thought of having two ovens in a 36" range was because the VERONA VEFSEE365DSS has two. But I've been since learned those aren't sold often in NoAmerica, and there are no reviews, so we are not considering it further.

We do have a Breville, and use it often, but having two reasonably sized ovens would be preferable to my one LARGE and the much smaller Breville. I cook a LOT, we have a BIG family/extended family. Our kitchen was remodeled two years ago and while we looked at how we could possible add a wall oven then, that configuration was not possible in this 120 year old house (my husband is an architect).
dan1888
3 years ago
I can see an oven below a cooktop in galleries on manufacturer's sites. Miele shows it. A 36" hob and two 24" ovens side-by-side uses only 12 extra inches under counter to get you what you want.
wdccruise
3 years ago
@dan1888: "A 36" hob and two 24" ovens side-by-side..."

But the largest Miele 24" oven is a tiny 2.7 cf and still costs $3K.
dan1888
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Pick a Bosch or something else. Or use more under counter for a larger oven and another size for your second oven. Or a toaster oven at another spot for your second. Or a Sharp steam as a second. Or a more expensive Miele steam. Get the space usage right and then find a way to pay for it. Maybe leave space for the second oven until you do find a way. Sears outlet has ovens. Bosch 800 convection.
wondering2020
3 years ago
I'm in the same boat now. What did you end up buying?
amypinsk
2 years ago
Same issue here. I like the look of a range, want induction and a double oven in a 36" width, but it is not available.
dan1888
2 years ago
No double but Electrolux has a 36" freestanding induction range. https://na2.electroluxmedia.com/Original/Electrolux/Electrolux%20Assets/Document/Product%20Specifications%20Sheet/English/ECFI3668A_EN.pdf

They make some of the best commercial induction units.

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