30 in induction range: Wolf, Bertazzoni, f&p, or cafe

3 years ago

Classic dilemma, but nothing recent in the threads.

im agonizing over having a statement range (DH, who cooks, wants the focus there). Deciding between wolf 30 induction, fisher paykel professional 30 induction, bertazzoni pro 30 induction, and Cafe double oven 30 induction. Flirted with KA, Viking, and Ilve but not seeing alllll the things we want (best convection possible, solid looks, boosts).

anyone have any RECENT purchases or experiences ?

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Colin Kirkley

2 years ago

Hi Evan, I just went for the 30” F&P pro (RGV3305N). My wife and I were on the fence between induction and gas and decided to live with the devil we know. We already have the F&P flex door fridge, and were planning on the dishdrawer regardless, so it definitely factored into the decision. Other contenders were KitchenAid and the platinum glass Cafe line, but availability remains terrible. Cafe also lacks a counter depth flex door option (yet) which killed my interest. The range and DW will be installed next Wednesday and I can give you more info if interested.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years ago
I am going to just mention that has your DH cooked on induction? I am a chef and I still prefer gas but I do have a poratble induction burner for sauces. I had 3 clients who insisted on induction and they are all back to gas. As for the brand that is best I have no real experience with any of them. The 3 clients I mentioned all had different ones. If at all poosible the best is to see them in action in a good appliance store they should have a good selection. I will say I never like double oven ranges the ovens are just too small. I would look for a good sized single oven and if you need two then get a wall oven. Go online and see what the true reviews are on the ones you are trying to compare. There are so many things each of us wants from an appliance it is hard I think to reccomend one to another person, I even try not to with my clients.
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Mary
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks @Patricia Colwell Consulting! DH has used induction, and our new home isn’t set for gas :(

ive looked in person, and I wish these did have more reviews (hence the post!)

your advice on a single cavity makes sense — appreciate it!
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@ Ed Wiltse Sorry for the delay in responding to you but I wanted to have a few minutes to give you a thoughtful and thorough answer. First time my response did not post but here is the redo. Oven light issues are resolved but before I got that part I used the self clean and the door locked at the end of the cycle. We could not open the door and the appliance store couldn't either which left us waiting for 2 parts. That seemed unreasonable so the store asked Blomberg to replace the range and they did! Everything arrived working as it should and I have been happily cooking and baking ever since. No problems with the new unit so I likely got a lemon the first time around. While I was not happy the initial unit had problems, it did make me happy that Blomberg chose to replace the unit. My appliance store was amazing in dealing with this too. Still very much like the placement of the induction burners on top and they work well. The oven is noisy but does a good job in bake and convection bake which I use all the time. I cook most evenings and bake frequently. Still like the size of oven. Holds a lot of food which is great when cooking for a crowd. I do like the backsplash which was a great solution to having space to fill as we had the 4" granite backsplash. If I had the choice of any oven made would I chose this again? Not sure, but it's working and I'm able produce everything I want to make. Would love a timer, but in the grand scheme of things not a deal breaker. Working well and does a good job cooking and baking. Happy to answer any specific questions you might have.
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Mary
Original Author
3 years ago
@akrogirl32 thanks for the input! Miele is amazing, and about $1000 over budget. It also has the steam which is interesting, but an expensive line for us to add due to some larger plumbing work.

I just revisited the JennAir and KitchenAid induction and think I may be sold! Out of left field but we get corporate pricing and it matches our specs. Any thoughts anyone?
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If you are used to a pyrolitic self clean oven make sure whichever Whirlpool, Jennair or KitchenAid, Maytag stove you are considering does Not have the Aqua Lift system-it simply does not work, see the thread complaining about it here on Houzz.
Evan Jensen
2 years ago
know the thread is old, but may i ask what you ended up with? we’re making the same decision now: between 30” fisher paykel pro, cafe double, and viking 5 induction and im having trouble worrying about reliability and build solidity.
A T
2 years ago
Would love an update if you are still around OP! I am wanting a white, counter depth, induction range and am waffling between the Bartazzoni and the Fisher and Paykel. Would love to hear what you think about the F&P.
Mary
Original Author
2 years ago
Hi A T!

im afraid i can’t give firsthand knowledge — we went kitchenaid!

that said, i would choose based on price and availability between those two. i have friends and colleagues with both and have been impressed.
A T
2 years ago
Thanks!
libot
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how do you like the kitchenaid? Considering their 30" induction range and debating going higher end.

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