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Capital Precision - 48'

18 years ago

Hi..I have been reading the posts on this forum for quite a while and I think this place is great. I found previous older posts re the Capital Precision 48". I will be purchasing a 48" range sometime in the very near future and was hoping I could get some feedback. I have also thought about the Wolf and Thermador (all gas, 48", 4 burners, grill and griddle). The reason I have specifically looking at these 3 is because these seem to have the largest ovens. Any thoughts, comments, experiences?

Comments (6)

  • 18 years ago

    The large oven in the BlueStar 48" range is huge. It will accept a commercial baking sheet 26" x 18". I don't think any of the brands you are looking at will accept this. Especially Wolf!
    The BlueStar range is the top of its class. Check it out!! 22k "OPEN" burners.....1850 degree broil......All Gas.......190 colors at no charge.
    Trust me......sealed burners are over-rated! Self-Clean is a gimmick you won't use and when you do, you will have to clean the oven anyway.
    Lastly.....IF a range needs service (after warranty) it is very inexpensive versus the competition. Our range is basic with no electronic controls, motherboards, etc.
    Good Luck!!!!

    Here is a link that might be useful: BlueStar Website

  • 18 years ago

    When I decided to go with all gas instead of dual fuel I came very close to buying the Thermador 48" range. I bought the Freedom columns and DW from Thermador. I was told at two different kitchen appliance stores that carried most everything, that I would be paying the same price for a Thermador range as a Viking, Wolf, Dacor, etc. and yet be getting a second tier range. When I started comparing burner BTUs, oven and broiler BTUs I felt that the Thermador (although very attractive) didn't really compare with the others. I ended up buying the 48" America Range with griddle and am happy with it. I thought the Capital looked good as well, but did not see it in person.

  • 18 years ago

    I have the Capital 48" and it is great. Oven does just barely accept commercial size baking sheets. Not really a big deal for me though. I do like sealed burners. The versatility of all burners being 18000 btu and also able to simmer is an advantage for me. If you don't like self clean they are available without it. The trade off is you don't get the rotisserie and roller racks.

  • 18 years ago

    Hey jab913 - good to see a fellow Capital owner - but don't sell us short - the burners are 19K lol!

  • 18 years ago

    Sorry I didn't notice the typo.

  • 18 years ago

    My favorites would be Capital Precision, Bluestar and American. They are all great gas ranges.