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Hi all,

I have a friend of mine who's mom asked me the other day if I know what would be a good brand of Oven to replace the one they have. The current oven is a White Westinghouse electric double oven, it took a power surge that took it out, and she does not want to get it fixed as it had always been a problem.

Can you recommend any brands/models that would be a good replacement.

Thnks,

Matt
 
Profile is usally a good all around choice, not terribly expensive but the ones i have used do cook good. The Thermadors cook very good but that is getting on the expensive side. Also the Thermadors take awwhile to pre heat. Actually any wall oven with a "hidden element" takes longer to pre=heat than older/other models with an exposed element. I did have a dacor oven, i think i was the only one that liked it....lol
 
Grandma has a new GE built in oven that is great and I love baking in it.
I have a new Kenmore, which is a rebadged Frigidaire, and it is horrible, the temp is always off by at least 15 degrees even after being calibrated, and it does not bake evenly.

I would reccomend the GE ovens
 
GE/LG

The Ge's are by far the very best,most precise electric cooking appliances ever. However,I recently saw the LG wall ovens and was impressed with their dual fan convection system. I had a nice(JBP83C) in Texas which has three porcelain on steel racks,a hidden bake element and dual speed/thermal convection oven. It also had a ceramic top with a thre setting right fron burner,a bridge,a warming zone and a lower warming drawer.It worked perfectly and cleaned up like a breeze. I found it as a floor model at Sears "The Great Indoors" marked down from $1499 to $399!!!!!!! When I left Texas, I sold it for $600
 
Go Vintage GE

I grew up with GE ovens and we never had any problems with them. I see a lot of vintage GE ovens on ebay and craigslist. The best ones have the meat thermometer and built-in rotisserie; I've gotten to the point that I don't even care about self-cleaning although ovens that have that feature are well-insulated. I'm the one usually looking for a single oven with the rotisserie inside. They're usually available for good prices. If you have a "Green Demolitions" store or a "Restore" or Habitat for Humanity outlet nearby, you should check em out.

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Yes Bajaspuma, you are very right i noticed a nice oven similar to yours on Memphis craigslist, as usual, "we are getting rid of them because of the color". electromechanicals are best IMHO, microprocessors and computer chips ain't gonna help you if you can't cook to start with :-) Bajaspuma, i bet that pretty GE oven requires a serious 220 circuit. how does it differ from wiring for the single?
 
This may prevent it from happening again.

I had one such device and it was great. You will need two 20a circuit brakers on different hots as if you were connecting an (american) 220v device/appliance.

 
Toggleswitch2's advice is sound, you need to protect your valuable electronics. Vintage, Vintage Vintage. You can get a spectacular GE, GMFR, Caloric etc. for next to nothing. No computer board to pop, excellent heat distribution and circulation, nothing currently made can touch the older stuff. Appliances were perfected in the 60's and 70's, and now they just see how cheaply they can make them. They cut every corner possible. Jenn Air???? Junk. clanky plastic knobs, cheap plastic trim. All the fancy stuff (JA, Dacor, Flasher Pickel, GoGoNow,) is very expensive garbage. matt
 
Hello Guys, Matt what width, depth, & height is her wall oven ?
I would consider that first.

Being in sales,We get into trouble when replacing wall ovens whether it be vintage or modern.

Darren k
 
Jenn Air Floating Glass

We have this oven and use it constantly.
The convection is fantastic and we are really happy with it.
It has a touch panel that wipes off, I wish it had a rotisserie, it bakes and roasts with amazing results.

I agree that many lines are overpriced these days, and the faux pro gimmick leaves me cold. I am looking forward to the stainless steel fad giving way, it has run its course. We just did the kitchen last year and put in all white, gee how original I know!

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I had Bosch double ovens that I really liked. Both self cleaning. The top was convection oven also. Cooked very evenly. The broiler was fantastic,very even browning. I have a general photo but not a close up.

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rotisserie

A MOL or TOL vintage oven usually has a rotisserie, and internal temp probes. These are real features. I look at the new stuff and all I see is platic. How much is a new Jenn Air going to be worth in 10 years? Nothing. Vintage retains its value and has features! As far as the dimensions go, a wall oven is always a PITA, but with some cutting and wood trim, it usually works out. I have 2 fabulous Calorics (gas) my Bro Ed has a gorgeous GMFR with french doors (electric). Given the cost differential (I would practically give away my wall ovens) buying new makes no sense to me. matt
 

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