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Fisher Paykel induction range finally installed

4 years ago


Excuse the messof the backsplash area and the cardboard on the wood floors. I promised a pic of the FP as soon as it was installed.

Comments (21)

  • 4 years ago

    Looks great! Please let us know how you like it. I'm looking at this range for my remodel and there are so few reviews. Thanks!

  • 4 years ago

    Looks nice! I too am looking forward to a review. What did you choose for your hood?

  • 4 years ago

    I did a huge no-no on the hood. I installed an otr microwave because i almost never fry or sautee and didn’t want to take up precious counter space. I love how easily the racks pull out in the oven but it will be some time before I bake anything. This move to a different home and all the renovations I had done has wiped me out.

  • 4 years ago

    I’ll be moving and renovating a very small kitchen next year. We each have to do what’s best for our lifestyle and space. I’ll be looking forward to your reveal. Thanks for the info!


  • 4 years ago

    I am about to click buy on one of these ranges in white and the accompanying dish drawers. It's 2 or so months out from getting it, but I think it will be a good choice!

  • 4 years ago

    How are you finding the range?

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I'm not Holly-Kay the OP, but I also installed a FP induction range within the last month. I was lucky enough to find a discontinued model (the one prior to the current models) at a very significant discount, so I grabbed it. However, I think what I have to say is still pertinent.

    We have a winter home and a summer home. In our summer home we have a Wolf gas, and in this home we had a GE smooth top prior to our remodel. So, I am used to cooking with very different types of ranges.

    I like the FP. It doesn't make the kitchen nearly as warm as the regular electric range did. I like having knobs to control the burners rather than having touch control. The smooth-sliding oven racks are one of the things that attracted me to the brand. I haven't really done any true baking yet so other than one time. I'm contemplating baking cookies today, so that will be a real test. So far the smaller oven capacity that I had worried about hasn't been a problem at all for me, but there are only two of us. So far the burners range from low to high has caused me no concerns.

    There is only one thing so far that I have thought about that I can possibly criticize. The diameter of the largest burner is a bit smaller than that in competitors. And, it is placed in the right rear. If you want to use a really huge pan, I can see it might be a problem because there is also a low riser on the back of the range which would block the ability of the pan to occupy space.

    Finally, I have no idea why some people say that there is a learning curve to induction. I have had no problems adjusting at all.

    Hope this helps.

  • 4 years ago

    I've had mine installed for a couple months now and am really pleased with it. Very, very even baking in the oven. Great super low to very high heat on the burners. And, I am so glad I have the knobs for controls rather than a swipe function.

  • 4 years ago

    I am thinking of FP dual fuel or induction so this is helpful. Is cleaning of the induction surface easy?

  • 4 years ago

    @mahnrut T So far it is SUPER easy. I am coming from a regular non-induction ceramic top and I can't believe how easy it is. Everything just wipes off, nothing gets burned on.

  • 4 years ago

    I agree that cleaning the top is extremely easy.

  • 4 years ago

    @A T I'm currently trying to decide between the 30" in white or SS, but curious about the shade of white. I realize you have green cabinets, but do you happen to know what color white paint is a close match? I don't want my cabinets to be too creamy and look dirty next to it.

  • 3 years ago

    Hi. How would you describe the sound from the range when the oven is on? Is it louder than a gas convection oven's fan? I purchased an F&P induction range that emits a rather loud hum when the oven is on. The only thing I can equate it to is a voltage transformer.

  • 3 years ago

    I don’t hear a gun when the oven is on…:more like the sound of a vent hood fan. On low. Now the range too does emit a hum sound like you describe if I’m using induction compatible but lightweight pans. The heavier the pan, the less the hum. My le creuset emits no hum at all while I have a very light stainless pan that has a significant buzz/hum when I use it.

  • 3 years ago

    That should read HUM not gun. 🤦‍♀️

  • 3 years ago

    Thanks Amy. Btw, I found a YouTube video that sounds very similar to what I'm hearing from the F&P.

  • 3 years ago

    Amy, just to follow up. I returned the defective model for a new F&P Classic. I'm very happy with product, and it's very quiet. Besides the black glass on the door of the contemporary model, the differences between it and the classic are not easily discernable on the website. However, I found the classic's stainless finish and chrome accents more appealing.


  • 3 years ago

    How is the Classic working for everyone? i am considering one in 30” SS

  • 9 days ago

    How is the oven capacity? 14" deep listed seems so shallow

  • 9 days ago

    Sorry for duplicate... Is the 14" (listed) oven depth not impossibly shallow?