XPost... Induction range... this may be perfect!

17 years ago

I posted over on appliances but wanted to share what I found with my kitchen friends. I was in Sears today helping my friend get a suite of new appliances. While strolling around I saw a Kenmore ELite induction range: both free standing and slide in version. Rep said it was made by Electrolux. Cost about $3100 Prior to this the only one made was by Diva at a cost around $9000. It even had a warming drawer on the bottom. For those who had followed my layout saga at all... you may know I struggled with oven placement and was still facing the problem I'd have with DH regarding having to upgrade electric to accomodate another dedicated 50amp plug for the separate cooktop and wall oven installed UC. This unit doesn't have the gliding racks but that seems like a small price to pay to solve a multitude of other issues never mind a major $$ savings. I figure the cooktop and wall oven alone would have cost around 5K. I net a warmnig drawer which I hadn't really planned on. Then there would have been the electric issues. I've googled but haven't found anyone else who makes one. I figure if Kenmore(Electrolux) came out with one then others must be coming out too. The rep, though very knowledgeable, helpful, and nice; admitted that he didnt' now much about the range since it just came out and they didnt' send the sales people much info on it yet. I read the specs they had availalbe and explained the difference on the power sharing between the two units. I'm really excited about this option and would gladly give up some bells and whistles on the oven for the savings in $$ and headache. Please tell me what you think.

Here is a link that might be useful: induction range

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (9)

lightlystarched
17 years ago
This is so cool. I wish it had been out last November. Not only do you save money on buying individual appliances, you don't have to buy cabinetry for them, or pay for countertop that gets basically cut out.

Sounds like a winner!
rhome410
17 years ago
Wow...Since you were going to put your oven under the counter anyway, so you can just shift the drawers for the oven, it sounds like a good option for you, and the money savings makes it perfect. Maybe you can get it on one of Sears' great sales and save even more.
Related Professionals
Port Saint Lucie Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Richmond Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Ashland Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Muncie Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Lawrence Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Plattsburgh Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Watertown Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Fresno Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Magog Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Sanford Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Marietta Kitchen Remodelers · Rock Hill Kitchen Remodelers · Chattanooga Custom Countertops · Jackson Custom Countertops · College Station Custom Countertops
remodelfla
Original Author
17 years ago
You have no idea how excited I got over this range. I tried to explain to DH what a great option it was but I think he thought I was babbling ahead of time again. We won't be ready till about summer I'm guessing so there may even be more options out by then plus I understand that Memorial Day is a great time to purchase appliances. I needed a WOO-HOO!!!
ci_lantro
17 years ago
Remodel--If I'm not mistaken, Pribisjar? (sp) just got one of these new Kenmores.
remodelfla
Original Author
17 years ago
NO KIDDING! OHHH... I hope she sees this and responds! I would LOVE feedback!
scootermom
17 years ago
Oh, stink! Stink, stink, stink!

I went for 10 months without an oven and then just a few weeks ago, finally bit the bullet and bought a gas range w/ a matching hood. And now *this*, my dream appliance, comes along.

They even have a freestanding model. Oh well, there's always craigslist...

Thanks for sharing, Elyse. This is so cool!

Oh well, there's always Craigslist for the recently.

Here is a link that might be useful: freestanding induction range
ci_lantro
17 years ago
I was beginning to think I dreamed about Pam getting an induction but found it, finally!

Here is a link that might be useful: Induction Unit...
remodelfla
Original Author
17 years ago
ci lantro... thannk you so much! I can't wait to hear how it works out. I hope Pam loves it!
laxsupermom
17 years ago
Yay!! I think the rules for stalking appliances is the same as a kicking pair of shoes. You can visit and caress it once a week until you see the big sale and then pounce.