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Induction Range. narrowed it down to these two. Thoughts?

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Good morning Houzz. So, as I drive myself crazier and crazier with the purchase of an induction range, I have narrowed it down to these two. The two are as follows. Both are 36". It's between the F&P vs. Bertazonni. Besides the price(not a factor), the oven is 1 cu. ft. bigger in the Bertazonni. Just thinking long term, which one is more reliable and serviceable if need be? Thank you!

PS: Is the 1 cubic foot a major deal?

EDIT: How about Fulgor Milano?

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wdccruise

last month

Be sure to read the user manuals of the F&P OR36SDI6 and Bertazzoni MAS365INMXV to compare the controls -- particularly the oven controls -- of these ranges with the modern controls of the Cafe CHS90XP2MS1 and LG Studio LSIS6338FE ranges. Check also the ovens' dimensions, not just their square footage; and the power and dimensions of the cooktop induction elements.

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Joe Hilferty
last month
Good advice from wdccriuse...The Fisher Paykel's oven interface appears to be nicer than the Bertazzoni's although there's nothing wrong with the simplicity of Bertazzoni's more analog style.. The Fisher Paykel's top has two flex zones [instead of one], and the center cooking zone of the FP appears to be a larger diameter. Fisher Paykel's electric ovens tend to have higher customer satisfaction ratings whereas Bertazzoni's Gas Ovens seem to be more favorably rated. Unless you're a caterer I'd be willing to bet that the extra cubic foot of space will be a waste of energy for 99% of your cooking. I think 30 inch ovens are way too big for everyday cooking and 36 inch ovens are even worse. There's a relatively big difference in price between them so the Bertazzoni may be a better value. You could also contact both companies and find out who they use for local service and then check google reviews to see which brand's local service is more favorably rated. Service aside my money would go to the FP Classic series. ; )
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wdccruise
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@Joe Hilferty: "The Fisher Paykel's oven interface appears to be nicer..."

The fifty-cent-size display and the two tiny knobs appears far too inconvenient.

If I were concerned that the oven was too big, I'd choose the Cafe CHS950P2MS1 (https://www.homedepot.com/p/308803541) with its small (2.4 cf) upper oven.
Joe Hilferty
last month
lol @ "The fifty-cent-size display and the two tiny knobs appears far too inconvenient."

It's actually not as bad as you'd think.

I agree about the Cafe 950... I did a video on the benefits of the Cafe 750/950 ranges a while back:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00IZqEVFnhs

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HU-0228123141598721
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Neither one.
HU-337197042
Original Author
last month
That was helpful. What would you recommend?
Joe Hilferty
23 days ago
Did you consider or look at Fulgor Milano?
delray33483
23 days ago
i would really look at service availabilty for both of your choices . Selling is one thing, but service is another . Also search this forum for service on any of these mfgs . I seem to remember that Fulgor got beat up badly

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