Hi - I have the American 30" range. It is all gas. There are a few threads on the site with quite a bit of information and some photos. Just search at the bottom of the page for American. The most recent is American #3.
I did see it before we purchased (at distributor) but we are very pleased. Also, FYI it replaced a defective Wolf range. The oven is large (larger than the Wolf's) Good luck!

Plumorchard,
Are the burners sealed? Is a electric/convection oven available? I have read some of the posts--just couldn't get thro all of them yet--I will keep working on that after work today.

American is all gas ranges no dual fuel

The burners are sealed. The oven does have convection but it is gas. Let me know if you need anything else.

i got mine sight unseen, i did see the step up and liked the solid feel. i got the 48" 6 burner and griddle.
john
917-842-1809

New American range installed this weekend. 48 with grill. Havn't tried grill yet because hood not installed. Also have the 4" back. Pictures in link. Bought semi sight unseen. I was in san Francisco and checked out a dealer (I was looking at a Fivestar at that point) and had the chance to see a different model of the american. Satisfied so far.

Here is a link that might be useful:

Wow! The red! I'm jealous - it looks great!

I bought my 48" AR with griddle without having seen one in person. I relied on the info on this website and a lot of comparison with specs of other brands. A local appliance company ordered it in for me and now they are carrying them. I love mine. It is beautiful and solid. Cleaning it has been great.

I really appreciate all the feedback. I went back down to the small kitchen store that is carrying the Ilve and I told the owner that I was also interested in the American but would like to see one. He said he could order one in for me to look at, or I could drive to Dallas and look at one there (about 3 hrs. away). So, I am going to drive to Dallas next week and take a looksee. Am still very intrigued by the Italian Ilve--it is so beautiful. But the oven is somewhat smaller. I am going to have a second wall over--don't know what yet. Maybe a Wolf. What is everybody else using for second ovens that bought a 36" range?

jaksown,
niceeeee, the counter looks outstanding as well. how about a bigger picture let us see the whole kitchen. congrats to you. so how do you like it?

sueju so how is yours treating you? do you have any pics?

John

From the little I have been able to use my range, I love it. The appliance install (Thanks for being there to answer my phone call, John, I was panicking that the installers were never going to figure out how to level the range!) was quickly followed by the arrival of a new grandchild, and then the install of the backsplash. I think I may actually get to sear, bake, broil, etc soon. The only problem I have is that two of my burners do not ignite. Bert has been consulted. The first possible cause did not turn out to fix the problem, so the second fix is on the way. As long as they are all working by the holidays, I can live with this. The stove is beautiful--I will post some pictures when the backsplash is in.

sueju,
congratulations on your new grandchild. which burners didn't work? had you checked the polarization on the outlet before you plugged it in? thats what happened to me.
looking forward to some pix when available.
john

Thanks for the kind comments John. DW dragged me to every granite supplier in two states to find the counter. Like Suju, I'm going to post pictures on AR#3 when backsplash and hood installed.

I have the burner issue as well. Back right does not spark. I'll check the polarity but i'n guessing a bad igniter. I noticed, however that all of the other igniters on the right spark when any of the knobs are pushed in. Same for the two on the left. Is this normal?

Jerry

jerry i don't remember off hand, i get home on the 15th or so and will try to remember to check if that helps any.
with the igniter that doesn't spark, try lighting the burner with a bbq lighter if that burner lites take a small piece of tin foil, double it or so and put it under the back (wall) side of the ignitor if you send me a text with your email i'll send you a little video i sent to AR when i had that problem. it's easier then trying to explain. what you'll be doing is movng the ignitor closer to the burner but you have to be careful when you bend the ignitor over so it doesn't break the connector off thats connected under it. it's really not difficult. remember i'm not a proffesional just a guy thats
mechanically inclined. : )
john
917-842-1809