pro style oven

15 years ago

We have been looking at 36 inch 6 burners pro style type of ovens (Wolf is our number one on the list) well my husband is the one pushing for it, and I'm not so sure I understand what a pro style can do better than a regular range.

I love the look and size, do you have a wolf and like it or not? or any recommendation for another pro style?

We liked the Bertazzoni, almost $2000 cheaper but the oven seams too small (only 3.6 cc ft)

Thanks,

Cecile

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (5)

Stacey Collins
15 years ago
I looked at all of the "lower" priced pro-style ranges, including GE Cafe, Bertazzoni, Capitol, Ikea, etc.

I ended up buying an NXR DRGB3001 for $1800, and I love it. It has 4 2-ring burners (sealed) at 15k BTU, each one goes from super-low simmer to high flame. it is all-gas, so no dual-fuel, but has a great broiler and convection. It looks great, too, especially with the optional center grate. For the price, I am quite pleased! If you search "NXR" on the appliances forum you will find some long threads from last year about them... including our experience.

I agree the bertazzoni's oven is too small. That was why I crossed it off our list, even though it looks very sexy!
stannley
15 years ago
We started out looking at Viking & Wolf as well but thought that the prices were over the top. We settled on the Bertazzoni after looking at the Blue Star. Our appliance dealer had nothing but praise for the Bertazzoni's and we love it so far after installing it just after Thanksgiving. I had a 27" GE oven before, so this one seems plenty big to me, and with a convection microwave for backup, I'm not sure I'll need anything larger and I cook for lots of people!

Oh and pro-style v. regular?? Results are phenomenal. Even boiling water is easier (is that possible??). Good luck!!
Related Professionals
Wilmington Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Fort Dodge Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Platteville Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · El Paso Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · La Grande Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Tampa Kitchen Remodelers · Shreveport Kitchen Remodelers · Kansas City Kitchen Remodelers · Lynchburg Kitchen Remodelers · Mankato Kitchen Remodelers · Bennington Kitchen Remodelers · Durango Kitchen Remodelers · Spartanburg Custom Countertops · Salinas Custom Countertops · Kahului Custom Countertops
weissman
15 years ago
If you're looking at the Wolf budget-wise then you should also look at the Capital Culinarian. Lots of info on the appliance forum.
User
15 years ago
I liked the Bertazzoni for a number of reasons but was also worried about the oven size. I toted all my favorite cookware to the showroom and tried it out. The oven on the 30" did turn out to be too small for me, and I ended up changing my kitchen plan to accommodate the 36". It's not yet installed so I can't give you performance feedback, just a recommendation to look hard at what you cook and in what pans, and don't hesitate to check that equipment out in person with the range rather than judging from online specs. Good luck with your search.
cosmo_nj
15 years ago
We loved our 30" Bertazzoni (we were early adapters - installed in 2006), and never had an issue with the oven size, though I agree that you should bring your largest roaster to the showroom.

Now we're living in India where no one even has ovens!