Blue Star 48'range questions

16 years ago

I see a lot of people recommend the blue star range. Also see on other sites, posts about sales reps promoting the product. I want to hear from the homeonwers. Does the blue star oven door heat up when the oven is on? Looks like it only comes with gas oven. Any draw backs on gas oven versus electric. Saw a post about it taking a long time to heat up the oven. I was considering a wolf; really want a LaCanche, but too much money with shipping and all.

Thanks for any input

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parrym

16 years ago

Much of the information you are looking for is posted here in various threads. I would recommend taking some time to scan through them.

There are many BS owners here, as well as at least one seller (Trevor, who is great to do business with BTW), who have significant experience with these ranges.

To answer your specific questions...
1. My door gets HOT when I run it at 500deg for pizza. I have measured it at 200+ in a few spots at the bottom of the door. The glass is more like 170-180 at these temps. This is worst case. At 350deg, it is warm on the glass, but not hot. I have little kids, so I am careful, but not concerned.

2. Gas vs Electric.... been argued to death. Unless you are a professional, you won't see a difference.

3. The bigger the oven, the longer it takes to heat. 24" is faster than 30", and 30" is faster than 36". My 30" takes 20-25 min to hit 500. 350deg is more like 10-15min. In my opinion, anything under 1/2 hour is good enough to plan ahead for. It takes me at least that long to get my act together before I put anything in the oven anyways.

4. Wolf vs BlueStar vs SuperTurboFlameMaster2000.... all depends on what is most important to you. If you lay out your needs, wants and wishes, I'm sure you will get more opinions than you can take. Some might actually be helpful.

FWIW - I love my Bluestar 30". It is hot, solid and really pretty. Not perfect, but the best I'll ever cook on.

- Hope this helps

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deeageaux
16 years ago
Does the blue star oven door heat up when the oven is on?

Yes, as is typical of gas oven doors on ranges.

When the broiler is on,1850 degrees, it heats up a bit more than typical but not to the point you will burn yourself.

Any draw backs on gas oven versus electric.

Gas ovens are preferred for roasting/broiling meats.

Electric ovens are preferred for baking breads,cakes,cookies etc.

Gas provides a moist heat while electric a dry heat.

If you are cosidering a 48" range I take it you have a large kitchen with room for at least one wall oven.

Ideal sitution is to have at least one oven of each type.

An AG range and an electric wall oven will have you covered.

Yes,gas ovens will take longer to heat up vs electrics with quick preheat features. 15 minutes or so vs 4-8 minutes. At least for me, maybe longer in colder climates.
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spruce40
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you!!
palomalou
16 years ago
Not re Bluestars in particular, but when I got my all-gas Wolf, I also had a GE Profile performance electric wall oven. I made two identical recipes of brownies, in two identical pans. Had husband taste-test blind: the Wolf was better. So I wouldn't assume that electric is better--depends on WHICH electric and WHICH gas oven you are talking about.
thull
16 years ago
FYI- the door does get warm, as does the kickplate. I haven't measured how hot, but 180 sounds likely. Keep in mind that the range is UL listed and does meet their requirements for residential ranges.
deeageaux
16 years ago
Not re Bluestars in particular, but when I got my all-gas Wolf, I also had a GE Profile performance electric wall oven. I made two identical recipes of brownies, in two identical pans. Had husband taste-test blind: the Wolf was better. So I wouldn't assume that electric is better--depends on WHICH electric and WHICH gas oven you are talking about.

A) One blind taste test does not overturn test after test that has turned into conventional wisdom.

B) I think that is understood. I think we all understand a Wolf gas oven will out perform a $50 Black & Decker compact oven from Wal Mart regardless of which category.
palomalou
16 years ago
Sorry, deeageaux, I'll shut up now.