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15 years ago

We are doing a complete kitchen remodel and are considering high end professional grade appliances. We began shopping and were originally thinking about a Wolf range, but the sales people seemed to really like the new GE Monogram for the price (which is a considerable savings). Does anyone have any expierience with Monogram appliances? We are shopping for a 36" or 48" dual fuel range and 48" built in side by side frig/freezer, Bosch or Meille DW, and possibly the GE Advantium speedcook oven/micro. Any expieriences with any of the products would be greatly appreciated.

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  • 15 years ago

    They probably get a bigger profit share on the Monogram.

    Have you looked at the ranges that are most favored here? Wolf is considered a good high end residential compromise range. If you want pro grade, most people are cheering on the Capital Culinarian, Blue Star, and some others. There are also fans of the Aga Pro and Aga Legacy, as well as the French ranges like Lacanche and La Cornue. Fewer are fans of Monogram.

  • 15 years ago

    Other than the 36" or 48" range you can buy everything on your list from GE Profile instead of GE Monogram and save money. The functional interior components are the same just the handles and styling elements are different.That is alot to pay for Monogram handles.

    Fridge. IMO Subzero best. Jenn-Air and Liebherr are very good as well.Almost identicle to Jenn-Air is KitchenAid but with uglier handles. I would take the KA 48 fridge over the Profile/Monogram fridge.

    Also good is Thermador Freedom Collection. You can buy a 24" fridge and 24" freezer install them toghether or in different location. Or buy 30" fridge and 18" freezer. Or any combonation you like.

    Miele is tops for DWers with Bosch #2. These are European DW. Unlike American DWers they do not have grinders. This saves electricity,reduces noise, and leads to less repairs. You need to clean filter from time to time. Majority of DW soaps contain enzymes. Use one of these in proper dosage and it breaks down the food,very little "gunk" in the filter to clean. No gross rotting food here. American companies are new to this system and may have problems.

    GE Advantium and Miele speed ovens excellent units. I know that if you use the Advantium as your daily workhorse microwave you will reduce the life expectancy of the MW element, the magnatron.

    Dual fuel adds unneeded complexity and cost to your range. You can't get a non-Monogram 36" or 48" GE range. I would skip the dual fuel and either use my speed oven as my electric oven when I need absolute precise temperature or with the savings of buying an all-gas range buy a seperate electric wall oven.

    Gas range ovens are better for roasting meats or when you want to use moist heat. I would take a strong look at threads about Capital Culinarian and Bluestar RNB. Bluestar had quality problems in the past that may or may not have been fixed including doors that jam. BS still requires you to lube oven door hinges. Some think this is not an issue, this is the only range co that ask you to do this. Ignitors are exposed and may crack with vigorous cleaning and ignitor getting stuck on sponge or cleaning cloth. This has not happened to every BS owner but it has to some. Some think this is not a problem. I do.

    That is kinda the Cliff notes. If you have specific questions feel free to ask.

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