The Kenmore and Frigidaire both have (IIRC) something like 19 or 20 power settings for the stovetop burners. Those (and induction's responsiveness) should provide the fine-tuning you've missed with the coil burners and radiant electric stoves. Combining purchasing of multiple appliances? That can give you some bargaining ability, too. See what Labor Day brings, then. To go back to your concern about some online comments from reviewers who thought the Kenmore "could have been better at baking," consider a couple of points that might allay your concerns about that aspect of your choosing between the Frigidaire model and the Kenmore version with the larger oven. The Reviewed.com write up on the Kenmore, IIRC, was the one which "thought it could have been better at baking." Their knock was that the oven temperature cycled up and down. I'm pretty sure that they were measuring temperatures right after the "preheat" indicator came on, which means the oven was still cycling and the oven walls were not fully preheated. You've probably seen the discussions here about most oven preheat indicators only measuring air temperatures. Fully preheating the walls (for radiant heating and even baking) takes double or more the preheat time. I would discount Reviewed.com's comment accordingly. You also mentioned Consumer Reports. It's rating chart gives the Kenmore a half red-dot, rather than a full red dot, for baking performance. CR measures baking performance on multiple trays of sugar cookies which it runs under a scanner to detect what may be very fine differences on the exact degree of sameness of browning. It also is grading on a curve and measuring degrees of excellence. CR does not really explain how much "better" an "excellent" rating is over a "very good" and "good" rating. (For all we know, the differences might well be imperceptible to most of us.) Further, CR's tests of baking multiple sheets of sugar cookies are usually conducted without using any convection functions which often (though not always) even out the baking of such things. Also consider that the "half-dot" rating for the Kenmore is the same as for the Frigidiare and Electrolux freestanding ranges. Consider also that the relatively longstanding Electrolux EW301S slide-in got a "good rating" from CR for baking while the long threads here on that slide-in report what users have seen as generally excellent baking and roasting abilities. So, I would say a "very good" rating for baking from CR does not mean the Kenmore is a subpar performer unless you suffer from what we used to call the "yuppie disease" --- anything is a terrible product if it is not universally rated as the absolute best-there-ever-was. :>)

dsgulbas, are you arguing that Wolf is a commercial quality range??? I hope you understand that the Wolf commercial range company is NOT the one you are advocating. The Wolf brand name was purchased by a refrigeration company that has never produced a commercial range. The original Wolf stove company operates out of California and produces commercial stoves but has no relationship whatsoever to SubZero. Here is their website: http://www.wolfequipment.com/Wolf/Products/subcat.aspx?brand=Wolf&cid=1&scid=38 SubZero/Wolf gas stoves are not commercial quality and don't even have open burners, they are very good stoves but first and foremost are prime examples of kitchen jewelery. SubZero/Wolf ranges may be heavy but they are not long lasting. Try to get a Wolf gas range porcelain oven interior fixed after the warranty expires and you'll soon find out they are essentially disposable items. Been there done that. I will never defend Samsung as I've had bad experiences with them too but I don't see Wolf being any more (or even as) reliable than GE, Electrolux, Bosch and a few others that are sold in less exclusive stores.

We currently own Frigidaire Professional series from 2013. All appliances have held up fine. Recently, we began shopping for new appliances and I really love the look of the Professional series out in 2020. However, the salesman discouraged me from purchasing the stainless steel cooktop and instead recommended the Frigidaire Gallery series which includes the black cooktop on the stainless steel range appliance stating that the stainless steel darkens and is impossible to clean and that i would regret the purchase. Has anyone had any experience in owning a stainless steel cooktop and does it turn dark with use and is it impossible to clean it thoroughly without scratching it? Thank you.

It's a new model so there aren't any online reviews but it's a bargain at less than $1400. Frigidaire FGIH3047VFGallery Series 30 Inch Induction Electric Convection Freestanding Range Lots of reviews of the Frigidaire Gallery FGIF3036TF 30 in. 5.4 cu. ft. Induction Range with Self-Cleaning Oven in Smudge-Proof Stainless Steel