Downsizing and love to cook, love retro style. Trying to make an informed decision about a pro-style range, but performance reviews are few and far between. Main concerns - dependability & functionality. Would love to hear pros/cons/recommendations.... open to suggestions for other ranges....

Hi everyone, I bought my Ilve 48 inch propane range in 2020. The design is beautiful and fits to my decor. I had a new kitchen put in and really didn’t start using it until close to the end of 2020. Unfortunately right after the warranty expired the large oven element broke right before the holidays. It’s fixed now but I am very disappointed in the oven since we barely even used it. We had to wait 8 weeks as the parts are made to order. When the repair guys replaced the element, the stove had spaghetti wiring. They easily pulled out of the connections and were only attached on the styrofoam backing. Hopefully they have addressed this and cleaned up their wiring. A friend ordered Bertozzoni and told me they had spaghetti wiring but were able to purchase an extra package to neaten everything up. I don’t know if others are starting to see problems now after 4 years being on the market. Love to hear from others.

That’s a pity but definitely a sign of the times. I didn’t research it and the FP may be worth it. I did briefly look at the wolf 36 but I didn’t like the look Of the 2 knobs as opposed to the look of a whole array of knobs. Miele 36 didn’t have the bridge element that the individual cooktop had and service in my area is questionable. I looked at a few 30 inch ones but that didn’t work for me. What is Ilve’s situation? If they have one. Probably anything European will have the same delivery issues as Aga? What is the timeline for the Aga? I would honestly consider waiting for it, (if other options are pricey ). As the kitchen can be built around it and it slides in. And it is that wonderful.

@suz how do you like it? I'm off to look at induction ranges in person today.