help finding double oven range w induction

kitchenmanct

11 years ago

Hi,

I need some help finding a double oven 30" range with induction cooktop powered by electric.

The only one I can find so far is Electrolux and don't like that one because the smaller oven is on bottom.

Am I searching wrong?

Thanks.

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jwvideo

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

While you are waiting for further responses, you might try searching on "OTR" and the 240v Advantium. There have been numbers of recent discussions of both subjects and those threads may shed some light on the subject of how well they work as second ovens and microwave substitutes. Also, you might find some useful info in the current thread on "speedovens vs. microwaves?" I don't recall a recent thread that is specifically about using the 240v Advantium OTR above an induction range, but Advantiums have been in use for the better part of a decade and there may be some discussion of the topic of how well they work as a second oven.

As for venting performance. the knock on OTR units generally is that you've got a flat bottom surface that only extends over the back burners and the vent/intakes depend on suction to draw vapor from pots on the front burners. It is just less effective than a larger dedicated range hood, particularly a canopy hood. My recollection is that LG made an OTR with a slide-out vent-pick-up tray that extends over the front burners but I don't think it had a full-on oven capabilities like the Advantiums.

Anyway, we deal with the kitchen spaces we have and OTRs are sometimes the option that fits. The fact that a canopy hood would be better may not matter in such situations. IIRC, Luv2putt posted on using an OTR with his Viking induction range and was reasonably happy with it. I think there have been some discussions of folks who were satisfied in using OTRs with Wolf and NXR all gas ranges, as well, where the venting needs are more strenuous than with induction. If you want to search for those posts, Nunyabiz1 is a name that I recall having posted on the subject.

On looking at a Samsung first, be aware that there are three different Samsung induction ranges currently available in the US market: two freestanding models (NE597NOPBSR and NE 595NOPBSR) which have been on the market for three years and are priced between $1200 and $1800 depending on model and holiday sales pricing, and the slide-in with the divisible oven (NE58H9970WS) which was released last fall and runs $2500 to $3k plus depending on vendor and holidays. The slide-in has a lot to recommend it but there are some limitations including having only 10 burner heat settings (the freestanding models have 20). I haven't seen much info on how well the divisible oven works when the divider is in place, but Samsung has been selling Canadians a freestanding version with this feature (NE599NOPBSR) and you could look for reviews on that range.

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User
11 years ago
I have that Electrolux. No way does that thing at the bottom actually count as an oven. I have always regarded it as a warming drawer that can get hotter.

What you want exists, but Whirlpool is the only game in town. I would recommend reading reviews before you buy, there have been some complaints of it randomly shutting down when many things are in use at once, like multiple cooktop burners and both ovens, for example.

If you want an induction top and 2 ovens, the optimal setup is a standard single oven range and a separate wall oven (what I have) or a cooktop and double wall ovens. Of course space and $$$ can be limiting factors if you go that route.

This post was edited by hvtech42 on Fri, Feb 6, 15 at 19:57
anniej
11 years ago
Another problem with the Whirlpool, for me, is that the larger oven is on the bottom. I (think I've) decided on a GE induction range and a 24" steam oven. (I haven't decided which one.)
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jtsnj
11 years ago
Try Samsung's newest.
User
11 years ago
Well, the OP prefers the smaller oven on top. Different strokes for different folks. Personally, I like the small oven on top as well. I know that if I bought one of those ranges I would be using the small oven most of the time because it would be quicker to preheat and heat up my kitchen less. The larger oven would be for those times when I needed to do a giant turkey or 3 racks of cookies at once, etc. Might as well have the most frequently used one be more convenient.

With the Electrolux I have now, I barely use the baking drawer because it is so inconvenient. Another limitation for me is that it is essentially useless for one of things I would want to do in it most: pizza. It *should* be perfect for pizza because you don't need a tall oven for that, but it only goes up to 450º and I prefer to cook pizza at higher temperatures.

I agree with the above advice to check out Samsung: they have one large oven in which you can install a special divider to split it into 2 smaller ovens.

This post was edited by hvtech42 on Fri, Feb 6, 15 at 20:10
MizLizzie
11 years ago
My sister has the Whirlpool and I have written about it here on several occasions. They have had it shut down twice while in heavy use, but it Christmas they tried very hard to replicate that and it has not happened again. They otherwise like the range.

FWIW, I didn't have room for two ovens in my remodel and instead supplemented (based on advice here) with a Breville. Could not be happier. Such a great appliance -- NOT a toaster oven. Not by a long stretch. Bakes as well as my Electrolux oven, but much more efficiently.
kitchenmanct
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for the great replies. I think we are headed towards a single oven induction range although I will look at the Samsung first. Then add the 240 Advantium OTR unit to give us the second oven. We don't have the space for wall ovens unfortunately. Does this setup work for others?
kitchenmanct
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks Jwvideo for your helpful insight