I considered this range and I guess it is still a possibility but the one big downside for me is it probably has the smallest oven of any 30" range I can find @ 2.9 cubic feet.

I own the Bertazzoni 30" in Stainless. I love it. I've been using it for the last few months, even though my kitchen remodel is far from finished.

I am in love with it!! The oven is small but big enough for all I do. I estimate the temp dial and have gotten very good with using an oven thermometer. It's right on! Bakes evenly too!!

I have an old house and it's look fits beautifully. It's not overwhelming for the space. I wish I had the guts to have chosen a color but I am happy to have saved the money.

I don't understand your question about the leakage. Leakage of what??

I doubt you'd be unhappy with your Bert if you chose to go this way.

christina, thanks for your post. I'm very glad to hear positive things. I'm going for the stainless as well. I actually want that for my gray and taupe color scheme.

My question was about cleaning the oven door and whether there had ever been a problem with any cleaning liquid getting between the inner and outer glass door panels? (that happened to me recently with a wall oven).

So great to continue to hear the oven bakes evenly. It's quite large enough for my needs actually.

Your help and opinion are much appreciated.

rococo-

It's my pleasure. These boards have been so helpful to me that I always try and come back to provide feedback on items I have purchased and used.

Nope... no problems with cleaning the oven door. I use spray cleaner on the front without any issues. For the top, especially after I have cooked Italian (pasta sauces), I use bar keepers friend on a wet sponge. Gets everything thing clean in a jiffy.

As you continue to research your purchase, keep in mind that people are more likely to post complaints than compliments. I research everything I buy online, especially by reading reviews... but I also take it all with a grain of salt. I pay attention to service complaints and take opinions into consideration :)

Let me know if there is anything else I can help answer about the Berta.

christina -- appreciate the additional response as the cleaning issue was my last question. I've actually had the good luck to get answers from other generous owners here as well, so the "reviews" have been personal and, as a result, extremely useful. I do think it's a good range for me and will greatly enhance this kitchen.

Bake on!

Roc