Looking for recommendations on a 48 inch range/double oven
Shauna Mac
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Wall double oven versus 48 inch range
Comments (9)Hey Linia, I was where you were about a year ago, so here's a couple of things I found. We ended up with a pair of 30" ovens and a separate cook-top. My first piece of advice may be counter-intuitve, but don't loose too much sleep comparing the price differences between the appliances too hard. While the double ovens and cook top are often significantly cheaper than a 48" 'pro-sumer' range (especially a viking or wolf dual-fuel, but even Blue Star and Capital), and as noted below the hood savings can bee significant, keep in mind that the ovens will require a separate cabinet, and the cook-top will require a cabinet as well. As you know or will find out, those are two rather expensive pieces of furniture (although you will gain a bit of storage space with them). The separates get you ergonomic benefits, as you don't have to bend down to get access to the ovens. You also have flexibility in selecting different brands of ovens and cooktop, so you can get induction or special wok rings or whatever you like (I think only Viking makes a 42" induction range), or if you cook on the stove a lot more than use ovens, you can splurge on that element or vice versa. It also allows some more possibilities with traffic in the kitchen. As my fellow Chicagoan noted above, you can use a smaller hood. Finally 2 30" ovens, or even 2 27" ovens will give you more oven capacity than a 48" (where you typically end up with a 30" oven and a 16" oven). Safety factors if you have youngsters (or plan to get them)also tend to separates. The plus's for the range is the fact that you have an instant centerpiece for the kitchen, because its a big honkin piece of (in my opinion) good looking metal (if you don't like the look-then go with the double ovens). It puts all your cooking activities in a single location. While you may need a bigger hood (and some of the things associated with it, look up the phrase "make up air" or MUA around here, make the hood prices in and of themselves look cheap), the hood also ducts any smoke or fumes from the ovens, so if you tend to create smoke or fumes when using your oven, that's a plus. Good luck and have fun choosing....See More48" range w/double ovens?
Comments (9)It depends on what options and how powerful burners you get that will determine how many CFM you need. Any pro-style range with grill will require at least 1200cfm. I have a 36" Capital Culinarian with 6 burners and I have a 1400cfm blower. And I don't think it is overkill. Either 36" range plus speed oven or 48" range with double ovens will serve your needs. Most people find they use their smaller oven much more than their big oven. But you don't want to spend major bucks and not have the capacity to host parties/holiday events. I got a 24" wall oven in addition to my 36" range oven. I would be damned to spend so much on kitchen reno and appliances only to have a $79 toaster oven from Costco be my main oven. For me the layout and size of the room would largely determine which option I would choose. Does the 36" look a bit small or does the 48" overpower the room?...See More48” range versus double ovens and cook too
Comments (11)The exhaust requirements for a 48" range are a challenge - financially, aesthetically, and logistically. You will need the right amount of cfms, the right size hood, the right ductwork, and you will need makeup air. You will still need these things for a 36" rangetop, or a 36" induction cooktop, but on a smaller scale so it will not be as challenging. Depending on your cooking exhaust needs, the age of your home (if you have an older drafty home), and your local Code, you may be able to get away with not installing makeup air for a 36" rangetop/cooktop. There are plenty of people willing to take on the 48" range exhaust requirements; we see them on this forum frequently. None of them says it was easy. Are you one of those people willing to take on this challenge?...See MoreCleaning oven glass Wolf 48" double oven range
Comments (3)The best solution is for you to come to terms with the fact, that this is an appliance that is being used, rather than just a show piece. So, you'll never get it 100% clean again. The next best solution is to buy a brand new door and then refrain from ever using the oven. Since both options are unlikely to appeal to you, I suggest removing the door so that you can lay it flat. I own a Bluestar rather than a Wolf, but I would expect the hinges to work very similarly. From what I can tell, most gas ranges follow similar principles. You might have to loosen or remove one or two screws. But then the door probably just lifts straight up for removal. Try to find a mechanism to hold the hinges in the open position, this will make it infinitely easier to reinstall it later. Search for a service manual online or see if there is a Youtube video demonstrating how to do this for your particular model. Once you have the door out, you can apply liquid oven cleaner from a spray can, let it sit for a while, wipe off the excess, and then scrape the glass with a razor blade. Finally, wipe off any remaining chemicals with a wet rag. I find, having removed the door, it is much easier to do this work. But I also find that it doesn't make the glass perfectly pristine. It'll take off 95% of the grime, but the glass will definitely look more dull and stained than when you first bought the range. Generous application of elbow grease can improve results, but don't expect miracles. Opening up the door to clean the inside of the glass is likely possible. I am just not sure how well-advised it is to do this. It's more labor intensive and stands a higher chance of you breaking something without a guarantee that things will look significantly better. Your call. With some brands, you can access the area between the two glass panes from the air vents. In that case, you could try to blow out any dust with compressed air, or you could use a long-handled brush. And whatever you decide on, please report back for the benefit of other owners....See MoreShauna Mac
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