I have a Kenmore Elite dual fuel slide in. Gas burners, electric convection/std oven. I previously had all electric. I find that the 5 burners all heat differently. See picture below. The left burner is a bridge burner that you can light 3 ways. Plenty hot for pancakes on the griddle! The middle burner is the workhorse, boiling water really quickly. Back right is the simmer burner...you can't simmer with the middle burner. Front right doesn't get as hot as the middle burner but has 2 settings. One where both rings light up, the second where the smaller ring in the middle only lights up for a really low flame. It has taken me awhile to get used to it. Oven works like a charm. Control panel is attractive, but sometimes a nuisance to keep clean. Have you checked out consumer reports for their stove ratings and reviews?

Thanks for your info, Juudean. Yes, I've looked at Consumer Reports, and the troublesome thing there is that the models that they rate well get low reviews from consumers. Hmmm. A dilemma. I will look at the Kenmore Elite models. Would you buy this again if you were buying now?

Juudean, I was researching this and found a recall on Kenmore Elite ranges:

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Electrolux-Recalls-Kenmore-Elite-Ranges/

Hopefully, this is not your model, but thought I should post just in case. Thanks again for your input.

Yes. I do the cooking, my other half does the cleaning!

My model predates the recalled models! I have 790.4109 or 4110.