Viking continues to maintain its very poor rep for everything on your list. And, as a benefit it's seriously overpriced. Maybe it's a marketing trick. Electrolux and Bosch have better knob models at more reasonable price points. Miele has a new 36" model available with or without steam at a premium price. Should go up on their site after the Feb 25-27 KBIS show. Miele has some of the best products. Here's the model numbers of the new 36" induction ranges.