Dual fuel Range recommendations?

16 years ago

Hi,

I am re-modeling my kitchen and would like to get a dual fuel range. I think I'm going to go with a 30", but could also go for the 36". I really like to cook, but don't need to go top of the line. I've looked at the Kenmore Elite free standing dual fuel, but I keep reading about how many problems people have with Kenmore appliances, so I am unsure it's a good choice. I also like the GE cafe series, but it seems there are problems with this model, also. I'm looking to spend around $2500 and would like 5 burners, true convection and maybe a double oven. Any recommendations?

thanks,

Michele

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weissman
16 years ago
Check out Bosch. Also decide whether or not you really need dual fuel - that adds a lot to the cost.
Jim Peschke
16 years ago
I love my Bosch duel fuel range. We have had it for a couple of years now.

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kareng
16 years ago
I had the kenmore elite 30 in., bought about 3 years ago, so slightly different model than currently on sale. It was ok. It could hold a nice simmer, also full boiled quickly. However, it didn't have very good range of intermediate levels.
I expected gas (from prior experience) to have a wide range of in-between flame levels. But it seemed to only have low, med-low, medium, med-high, high. When making minor adjustments to the stove dial, the flame didn't change.
The oven was fine, with consistent temperature. However, using convection was very noisy--the metal back rattled. I stuck a silicone hot pad between the wall and the back of the oven to reduce the noise when I used the convection.
I never had either issue checked out and have since moved out of that house. So it may have been a maintenace issue that could have been fixed. But based on that experience, I wouldn't choose the kenmore dual fuel again.