Replace gas freestanding with induction?

15 years ago

I'm thinking of replacing a new gas range with an Electrolux EI30EF55GS induction range from the same store while I'm within the exchange/return period, but there is no 220 electric line.

I could get the line installed, but I'm concerned that the gas hookups might interfere with installation and pushing an electric range against the wall.

If the gas line is in the way, will cutting it back be a major project?

I didn't get the induction originally because there was no double oven induction and because using a griddle on an induction doesn't work well (even with a special griddle, you get hot and cold spots).

However, I'm thinking now that I could just buy an electric countertop griddle for the rare times I would need one and a combo convection/microwave could handle baking small items. I think the ease of cleaning the induction will outweigh not having double ovens and the middle burner/griddle on the gas range.

My counter space is at a premium now that I got rid of the OTR microwave for a Zephyrs hood, but the electric griddle could be stored in a cabinet.

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llaatt22
15 years ago
The EI30EF55GS is not induction. See link.

Here is a link that might be useful: Compare
jaxo
Original Author
15 years ago
OK, I see. The induction is another $900 higher and I'm not sure the store even carries it unless they can special order it.
If I do get it, I might still have the same gas line issue. Does anyone have experience with costs of removing exposed gas pipes if they are in the way? I suppose the line could be cut can capped.
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herring_maven
15 years ago
jaxo, the LG model LCE30845 is a 30" wide induction cooktop that has siamesed burners on the left side (two round burners with a third hourglass-shaped burner between them to act as a bridge when the two are used in tandem), and is shipped with an included griddle that fits over the large oval that the two burners describe. Because the LG is very shallow under the counter, you easily can place it on top of a standard size 30" cabinet that contains, say, one of the Bosch 300-series wall ovens (which is what we have done in our kitchen) mounted sufficiently high within the cabinet to allow room below the oven for a shallow drawer (to store the griddle when not in use or extra shelves for the oven, for instance). It is a kind of do-it-yourself integrated range that gives you the best of both worlds.

Here is a link that might be useful: A page with links to cabinet drawings (at the bottom)