Please Help Me Choose a Range from this List

15 years ago

I am replacing my current Kenmore range. I have researched these 4 electric ranges and like parts of all of them. I am intrigued by induction but have no desire to buy new cookware as I am attached to the ones I have collected over the years. I thought a hybrid might give me a chance to try it but not commit fully. Requirements are: 30 inch, fully electric, convection oven, able to work at high temps for bread and pizza baking, no backsplash on the top. I can use a free standing or slide-in. Any help would be appreciated.

GE Cafe 30 inch Radiant free standing

Electrolux Electric slide-in

Frigidaire Pro Slide-in

Frigidaire Pro Hybrid

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writersblock (9b/10a)
15 years ago
For the hybrid, you might want to read through this thread:

Here is a link that might be useful: Help me get past the chicken nuggets button
weedmeister
15 years ago
IMHO, you'll grow to hate a radiant cooktop. Everything will burn and stick to it, practically requiring a hammer and chisel to remove the crud that will burn on.
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samsthumb
Original Author
15 years ago
Yes, I know about the radiant sticking but I have had a ceramic stovetop for the past 30 years and I've learned to live with it and clean it. I don't want dual fuel as it would require putting in gas in an all electric home. DH says no and I haven't cooked on gas since I was about 12 years old. Does anyone have the GE Cafe radiant or Electrolux radiant and give me some feedback?
ideagirl2
15 years ago
What about an induction range? Looks the same as ceramic but is much easier to clean (as soon as you shut off the burner it stops being hot, so spills don't get baked on). AJ Madison has induction ranges starting around $1200.