thank you! I've ordered one but our remodel is underway and it won't be installed until December. I've used induction, so know how wonderful it is. I saw the Electrolux - it looks clunky and the stainless finish is sort of weird/cheap I thought.

Thanks for this! I'm also looking seriously at this range. I haven't seen it in person yet and was wondering if you (or anyone else that has it) could please comment on the baking drawer. Is it just a glorified warming drawer? Or can you see yourself baking a casserole or a pan of cookies in there? Thanks in advance!!

Honeyb2gw, I haven't used the baking drawer and probably won't for a few weeks. I would have to look up and see how high a temp it would take, but in terms of baking a casserole, at least functionally, it looks like it would be good. It has a rack with handles on the side to make easy lifting of the rack out of the drawer. I will take a photo tomorrow. It seemed substantial, but keep in mind, this is my first range (wall ovens prior), so the bottom drawer is totally new to me.

One note, when anyone has this range installed, don't let the installer jam the rolling rack into the oven. The rolling rack came wrapped up in the lower drawer and he very nicely unwrapped it, and installed it. But he obviously didn't know how to put it in correctly. He really had a hard time of it and had to force it in. I watched and thought, oh that is difficult to put in, which I had heard some rolling rack were. Later, I found the rack would roll out whenever the oven door was opened, so we leveled the feet. Even level it was still doing it. I read the instructions and looked at the installed rack, it was in wrong and it was almost impossible to get it out again. I thought I would have to call someone, but with a lot of force we got it out. It is actually quite easy to put in and take out, if you read the instructions. I would suggest doing it yourself, unless the installer is a Kitchenaid specialist. Now the rack is just fine.

Looks great! Which model is this? Does the top have small white dots scattered about? I saw one in the showroom and thought there was dust or crumbs on the black cooktop but, of course, they didn't brush off! Also, was there an option to not have the red dot on the handle ends? Thanks!

Hi Minnesota Mary and Honeyb, I have photos that may help with your questions. If you have any question, I will try to answer them. Still haven't had a chance to really cook because no sink, no counters etc.

The bottom drawer, does look as if it would take a casserole well. I like the rack with the handles.

Forgot it is model number: KSIB900ESS

Does any know if Kitchenaid is planning to introduce a version of this range with knobs instead of just touch controls?

Thanks for the photos and model number. I have a Bosch induction cooktop and am thinking I will purchase an induction range for our vacation home so just starting the hunt.

Thank you, gldcc, for the detailed report and also for the compliment. I have been grateful for all that I learned here when I was appliance shopping, both in 2012.and back in 2000 when I first discovered this site (good Lord, was it really that long ago?) Please report back further as you learn more in using your new stove.

Oven Burn off. Keeping in mind Homechef59 comment about trying oven before Thanksgiving, I decided to do the oven burn off today. The manual says to run oven for 30 minutes at 400 degrees. I did. First it took 16 minutes to get 400 degrees. I don't know if that is good or bad. My old ovens were so old and of course no digital, I just turned on the oven, put the food in and winged it.

Set timer, not hard to figure out and use, for 30 minutes. A sound beeped once when it got to 400 degrees. Reset timer then for 30 minutes, so the oven was on for 45 minutes total. When timer went off and I didn't immediately run to turn off the oven. It did ring again, but politely, not insistently if you know what I mean and there was time in between rings. Liked that. The handle was totally cool. The glass was warm, but not hot. The stainless steel around the glass was warmer, but not ouch hot, particularly the part above the glass, including the front of the cooktop. The top of the cooktop, was slightly warm, not as much as above the oven glass.

I have allergies and so was quite concerned about the smell the burn off would create. It wasn't bad actually. Being as I am sensitive to these smells, I did have the window open. You can smell it, but it was not overwhelming and it didn't cause any allergy/breathing problems. I will run the oven again tomorrow to make sure it is all gone. When I opened the oven, I didn't smell anything really, so I think it is done. I will let you know. Next, I will try the lower oven.

PS No fan noise at all. I will have to check and see what it is like with convection. The above was with regular bake.

In videos showing how to set the temperature for a burner, they always select the burner and then slide their finger from left to right across the tiny circles. But is it necessary to slide? Can you just touch the circle you want?

I know that may sound petty, but having to slide every time sounds pretty annoying.

Hi Rob, I just touch square for the burner and then touch anywhere on the line of circles I want. You begin to learn where 5 is or 3 etc. So no you don't have to slide. You wake it up the burner with a tap and then touch the approximate place on the line for the number you want.

Gldcc- Are you still happy with your range?

Thanks, gldcc!

Lakeerieamber, yes I am very happy with the range. I am still learning the ins and outs of induction cooking, and so far doing ok with it. But I have to say I absolutely love the oven. I have to figure out how to set the clock. We had a power outage for 12 hours earlier this week and probably will have more this weekend.

Gldcc, I ordered the range today! I have a question about the granite cutout. It looks like you've got it backed up against the wall, while my current cutout has an inch or two of granite where the back edge of the range will go. I'm wondering if I need to have that cut out.

The installation guide says that strip is okay if it's not more than 2 1/4 inches, but as I said, you seem to have it up against the wall. Would you mind telling me your distance from the wall to the front of your countertop? (and/or the front of your cabinet?) I'd much appreciate it.

Thanks, gldcc. I'm pretty sure this is the range we are going to order for our new build. Curious to know the answer to Rob's question above. Hoping that it can be pushed all the way back agains the wall so that we do not have to run granite behind it. Thank you for the update!

Rob and Lakeerie, yes, my range is right up against the wall. I was happy that it actually would do that. At first we wondered because it didn't push all the way back at first, but it was just getting it in the tip protection slot properly that they had installed on the floor. My counter is 25 inches wall to front. The range is a little deeper as can be seen in the photo. Hope this helps.

gldcc - curious if you had to install a different electrical outlet for the range? I am looking at getting this range for our new house but wasn't sure about the wiring. We just bought the house and the current stove is electric but not induction.

Strob06 yes I did. It was replacing an old gas cooktop, so had to. I had a 4 prong plug put in and the outlet put where I would have as short a distance for the cord. Still am enjoying my range by the way.

Gldcc - Great to hear you are still enjoying it! Can I ask you a few questions?

- Do you notice the "pulsing" that I am reading about at low temperature setting? Does the clicking sound bother you at all? Does the pulsing seem to affect the heat/cooking?

Also - is the warming/baking drawer large enough to put a casserole dish or something like that in?

Thanks for your help! I really like what I read of the KA, it is nice to hear first hand from someone who has one.

Strob06, yes the bottom drawer is big enough for a casserole dish. I haven't had to use it yet. As to the pulsing, yes, I do hear it at low temps. I am not sure, but it may be different with different pans. It is only at the low temps. I decided to ignore it. While actively cooking no it doesn't bother me. When I leave something to cook for a long time, I usually go in the other room which is open to the kitchen. I can hear it only if I try to, and I am one of those really, really picky people about sound. Frankly, I was so happy to have an oven that didn't have a horrid fan noise, that I am more than willing to accept a little slight pulsing click. To be honest, I would prefer one that didn't pulse, but I don't think it has had any negative effect on the actual cooking and I do a lot of low temp, slow cooking.

Thanks so much for the information!

@gldcc if you're still around, are you still enjoying the KitchenAid induction range? I am researching right now and had originally liked the GE Cafe because it has knobs, but the KitchenAid is quite attractive (I realize this should not be the primary factor in my choice, but it is important). How has it held up for the last couple years ?

Still like it very much. So far, I haven't had any problems.

Thanks to both of you for your feedback!

How do you like the self clean feature which does not use high heat? Is it effective?

I can't really say. I have used it once only, and that was fine. But being as we don't cook/eat meat, fish, or animal products, there isn't much spattering, so the oven has stayed very clean. What little there has been, I just wipe up or the once I ran the cleaning feature. Wish I could help you more. Otherwise, still pleased with it, though I have scratched the cooktop some with my very old Le Creuset pots. Oh another reason for my oven being clean is probably those pots too, as I cook a lot in the dutch ovens.

The " self clean feature which does not use high heat" is found on many ranges by Whirlpool and its subsidiary brands such as Kitchenaid. The trade name for it is "Aqualift." If you have not already seen the long threads here about it, you might find it helpful to read through "Do not buy Aqualift Range" and "Aqualift Technology on Maytag Ranges/Oven Cleaning."

Hi!

So i also got this oven and the very first time I turned kn the front right burner, the stainless steel trim got very hot. It ended up burning itseld and the seal which connect the cooktop and the trim

hi Samantha, I have the same issue. With my range, the steel console where the oven control board is located becomes very hot when using the oven. I had a technician checking it and the temperature goes over 135F within 20 minutes.

Hi, we just got this induction range and have noticed some annoying features. The most annoying is the H lockout when the burner is hot after use, and you can't use that burner again until it cools down. This is a ridiculous feature when you want to cook several dishes or return pasta to the pot after straining for example. Is this normal? Is there a setting you can turn off? It may be a deal breaker, which is devastating considering we waited 5 months to get this stove.

@Lisa Innes, mine does not do that but it is 4 years old. Is that a new feature maybe?

Ours is about 3 years old and does not do that. I wonder if it is a fearure or if it needs to be fixed

Thanks, I think I need to ask Kitchen Aid customer support. Hopefully it is just a programming fault and they can replace a board or something.

Does anybody else have this issue with the oven board enclosure becoming very hot? Kitchenaid said this is how it was designed, no board cooling fan. I have to stay away from the range while baking. I wonder how long the board will last working at a temperature over 135 Fahrenheit.

About 3 times my oven has overheated. It appears to be a glitch where the broiler turns on instead of the other heating element (or in addition too?). Not sure if that has to do with the board enclosure? I have been able to use the range while also using the oven.

Did you contact KitchenAid about this problem? If so, what did they tell you?

gldcc, I’m wondering how the surface has held up for you. My husband is concerned that our heavy cast iron will scratch & damge the cooktop surface. Do any other owners on this thread have input? Thanks!

I have one of these. If you want one, I will sell mine to you. Some of the functions are fine.

BUT: I defy you to broil anything in the one I have. I can actually touch the element without worry. The convection function burns food on one side or the other, or at the back or the front, at random. The most annoying feature is the constant beeping going on all the time. This is when the oven is off and pots and pans are on the cooktop. It beeps for hours, to remind you that you have pots and pans on your turned off appliance. I called to inquire, and Kitchenaid advised me to turn the power to the stove off at the breaker. I seriously doubt that the engineering geniuses who set this range up have ever cooked anything in their lives.

How have they not released an updated model yet?

I have the same broiler issue mentioned by Tim Charron. The control panel says "Broiling 500°" but I can pull the broiler rack out with my bare hands. Technicians have come twice and it works when they are here, but the next day, it maybe heats up to 250 and then dies. The only difference between my using it versus when the techs are here is that they have had the range pulled out from the peninsula that it's in.

My sister has the Jenn-Air version of this range and also has the same broiler issue. Both the Jenn-Air and KitchenAid models of this range have been discontinued and have not been replaced with newer models.

I also have the above-mentioned issue with the control panel area becoming unbelievably hot, particularly on a left side, and a tech who came for that said it was normal ?!?!?