Thanks for the information. I will be thinking about a new range this year and am still debating about gas or induction. After losing power following an ice storm I am leaning toward gas, but I am really tempted to try induction.

I have the Samsung induction model that has a bridge capability with a convection oven...love induction cooking on this stove and the different kinds of convection options. You solved my puzzlement over how my oven walls got "roasting splashes"!

My favorite part of induction cooking is the ease of cleaning the cooktop especially since I have a tendency to spill and boil over...not a neat or patient cook. I will say that boil-overs are less since the induction method means instant response when lowering settings. Nothing bakes on; I clean up with a wet dishrag.; no special cleaners or polish have ever been needed. I heard so many complaints from friends concerning cleanup frustrations with electric cooktops. Frying with my cast iron and a paper towel underneath is also pretty awesome...no chance of scratching and no splatters to clean up.

I really like the steam cleaning feature but learned the hard way that it is not like a self-cleaning oven where drips can be left for several bakings before cleaning. My model also has a self-cleaning feature which I hope to never use since I have read that such high sustained oven temps can play havoc with electronic components.

My one complaint concerns the racks!!! My old oven with similarly designed racks allowed me to pull out racks 1/4' 1/2, etc.; the first time I did that with this oven, the rack with casserole dish on top tipped forward enough to start the casserole sliding toward me...Hello!!! My Samsung racks MUST be pulled out until the v-stop meets the v in the sidewall. I am trying to unlearn my old habits and find this feature a bit annoying and startling when I forget to pull the rack all the way forward. Is this true of the racking on your model too?

I researched induction options, brands, and models extensively; Samsung had the least complaints about noise and repair issues. I really wanted an induction slide-in from Samsung and was very disappointed to learn that they do not make one. Samsung needs to remedy that!

I really miss my induction range - I think I had the samsung too - bought at the sears outlet for around $1000. I'm back in my old house with the 36" gas range - it's a fratelli onofri - and the oven is horrible - it takes so long to heat up. I'm not even sure they sell in the US anymore. I sure miss that 30" induction. I wish they would make a 36" induction range - I'd take out my gas range.