Stacking 3 Gaggenau appliances
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Comments (6)Ah, but the Gaggenau ovens.... I have the current model combi-steam and convection oven. I actually like the previous model regular oven (which my mother has) a bit better. BSH (parent company) has been homogenizing and have done things like gotten rid of the molded side rails so that it can use the same racks as Thermador. You can't beat the precision or flexibility of Gaggenau ovens. There are features on the other appliances that you get for the extra dollars, but they're marginal and most people don't go for them. You hear less because few have them. I was all set to get the Vario modules when they had a 38% rate hike. I wasn't happy with the front mounted knobs either, so cheaped out and went a different way. I did look at a lot of Gaggenau appliances extending from about a year ago to half a year ago. The main difference on the refrigeration is the metal shelving and interior. People will tell you that it's all the same box, so therefore the same unit, but there are differences in the controls, etc., and those are the things that set apart high end appliances. Miele also uses the same boxes, but their features are (or were) different. (I ended up with Miele.) I really really dislike the location of the icemaker on the Gaggenau freezer, unless they've updated it. They do it so it can have a through the door dispenser. The icemaker is low and in the very center, using up a lot of room around it. I like solid metal freezer shelves when there are coils built into the shelves, but I prefer wire shelves for an all airflow system. Some people really like the stainless steel interior, however. I also briefly looked at the Gaggenau dishwasher, but don't remember much about it. I think it seemed a little overdone. The Varios are another story. I would have had a lot of fun with the teppan yaki! The "wok" unit is a very powerful, large single induction unit, for which one can buy a wok ring that is made for it and a wok, both equally expensive. The brass burners on the 15" Vario gas are also excellent. Big and powerful. Gizmonike has the first two. I was going to get all three. Then I got mad at the price increase, wanted more drawer and counter space, and decided I wanted more induction and less gas. I gave up the teppan yaki as an expensive toy (that would have been a lot of fun...) I ended up with the Wolf 15" gas (1 small burner, 1 medium), and the 24" Gaggenau induction that they sell in Europe. It's 2/3 of the 36" one they sell here, including the knob. I LOVE the knob. It's powerful, quiet, and unfussy. Some induction cooktops won't let you lift a pan temporarily, clean with water (i.e., call it spillover and shut off), use paper under the pots, use bumpy bottom pots, use steel that doesn't hold a magnet, etc. The Gaggenau just keeps plugging away and will do just about anything. I love it! Check other recent topics for comments on the combi-steam nad oven, as well as the baking......See MoreWhat Bosch / Thermador / Gaggenau appliances should we consider?
Comments (6)If you are not willing to spend Subzero money on refrigeration I think BSH units are as good as any. Especially with a good discount I would take BSH units over Liebherr. If you are not going with a high powered gas cooktop/range then BSH ventilation and cooktops are as good as any. Doubly so with a good discount. If you do not want to spend Miele money on a dishwasher then the BSH units are as good as any. The Bosch Evolution 800 Plus Series SHE68E15UC is the TOL German made unit. Extremely water/energy efficient,40db, built in water softner. Usually goes for a little north of $1500. The others are made in North Carolina. With a healthy discount that becomes very attractive. I am not a wine storage aficionado but Gaggenau makes one: RW404760. Again, not expert on speed ovens but Thermador makes them. Thermador has a single full size convection oven with speed cooking. Thermador Masterpiece DM301ES. I think I rather buy one of these and a regular microwave or drawer microwave. Are Thermador/Bosch ovens any good? Other than Gagg/Wolf/Miele I think they are as good as any. If not willing to spend that kind of money then BSH with good discount is very attractive....See MoreStacking Kenmore HE3 - Advice?
Comments (4)As a "first try" we used the stacking kit that came with the machines. It doesn't work. It's basically 2 plastic rails that stick on the washer top with double-sided tape. One side keeps popping off. I'm trying to get an appliance guy to come out to use the bolts & bracket stacking kit that we got from Sears. The issue is how to get the units back into the closet once they are connected. Any advice here? Use a dolly? There isn't much clearance thru the closet door but a good bit once it's thru the doorway. Thoughts?...See MoreKitchen Appliance Advice Needed- Gaggenau or Miele
Comments (2)Here's one more link for the Gag Tapan Yaki, note the cleaning instructions: https://media3.gaggenau.com/Documents/9001408943_A.pdf If you follow the manufacturers cleaning instructions exactly you'll be fine, and the metal surface will last a long time. I've have a Miele Tepan Yaki for a few years, it has some mild color staining (which I'm fine with) but no scratches, and I follow the Miele cleaning instructions exactly. As for scratching the surface, use the recommended tools and you'll be fine. I see Gaggenau mentions this "Use the included spatulas to turn the food and to remove food residues." Which, if you are spending a few thou $ on a statement cooktop, you'd be wise to do so. The gagg instructions also mention using ice cubes in the clean up process, that's interesting. When I got my Tapen Yaki I watched how they clean the surface in Hibachi and TappenYaki restaurants. Short answer is they have to down to a science, a guy comes along when the surface cools down and does the complete clean up in 30 seconds....See MoreV S
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