justjunque
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You'd need a big kitchen!
Free Garland commercial stove
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That's a beauty:
Perfect for a church or other community hall kitchen. My church has the Vulcan equivalent.
WK78
Perfect for a church or other community hall kitchen. My church has the Vulcan equivalent.
WK78
vacerator
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Yep,
the parish I grew up in had one in the social hall kitchen. Pain to clean though.
the parish I grew up in had one in the social hall kitchen. Pain to clean though.
That looks a lot like the range my friend Brenda got in the 80's. Her kitchen was designed around it.
toploader55
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Garland Cafe Range.
Definitely a work horse. Standing Pilots. 3 for the Burners 2 for the Ovens and 3 for the Griddle Broiler. Your kitchen will be warm 365.
That's in Great shape for it's age. My guess would be at least 30-40 years old.
Definitely a work horse. Standing Pilots. 3 for the Burners 2 for the Ovens and 3 for the Griddle Broiler. Your kitchen will be warm 365.
That's in Great shape for it's age. My guess would be at least 30-40 years old.
bradfordwhite
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OH man that's ugly. This is in a house?!
Awful. You'd have to reinforce the floor for this. Uggh.
What do people DO WITH Those ugly things? That's what I'd like to know.
It's not even a Jennair and I doubt the oven is convection. There isn't even a fan.
No wonder it's free. Remember when they were trying to sell these things for like $5000. lol. horrible. But hey, if someone was stupid enough to pay it, all the more power to the merchant.
I have two of these and I only use one. Do you think I over-paid? lol
Awful. You'd have to reinforce the floor for this. Uggh.
What do people DO WITH Those ugly things? That's what I'd like to know.
It's not even a Jennair and I doubt the oven is convection. There isn't even a fan.
No wonder it's free. Remember when they were trying to sell these things for like $5000. lol. horrible. But hey, if someone was stupid enough to pay it, all the more power to the merchant.
I have two of these and I only use one. Do you think I over-paid? lol
I would never consider that stove for other than a restaurant or similar kitchen. I would never have 2 electric hot plates either, a regular gas stove works for me even when power goes out.
Over years have seen quite a few Wolf professional
Ranges on offer that were installed in residences.
My guess is at one point back in recent history those Wolf ranges were the thing, but now either new owners of homes don't want to bother, and or current owners feel same.
Such ranges by no means are plug and play appliances. To satisfy various local codes and ordinances everything from reinforcing floors to fire or heat proofing area around ranges must be done. That and you'll need powerful and effective exhaust venting to cope when everything is going full blast.
http://www.wolfstoves.com/Wolf/37Home.html
An interesting read: https://www.nytimes.com/2001/11/15/garden/trade-secrets-want-a-stove-like-a-pro-s-ask-a-chef.html
Ranges on offer that were installed in residences.
My guess is at one point back in recent history those Wolf ranges were the thing, but now either new owners of homes don't want to bother, and or current owners feel same.
Such ranges by no means are plug and play appliances. To satisfy various local codes and ordinances everything from reinforcing floors to fire or heat proofing area around ranges must be done. That and you'll need powerful and effective exhaust venting to cope when everything is going full blast.
http://www.wolfstoves.com/Wolf/37Home.html
An interesting read: https://www.nytimes.com/2001/11/15/garden/trade-secrets-want-a-stove-like-a-pro-s-ask-a-chef.html
Brenda was very pleased with theirs, and as I said, the kitchen was constructed with it in mind. At that time she did a lot of cooking, and frequently entertained her large extended family. Once I was there, and she was making spaghetti sauce from tomatoes grown in their garden. It was cooking in a 20 qt.stainless steel stockpot. She said she was going to make another batch when more were ripe. She canned most of it, and gave some away. She also liked to bake, and was into French cooking, so the range was well used. It definitely wasn't just an unused decoration.
fan-of-fans
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I know some 80s kitchen design magazines I have showed these commercial ranges from Wolf, Vulcan, etc.
I guess in the 1990s is when "commercial style" ranges started with Five Star, Viking, Thermador, etc.
Those were more suited to residential use, since they were insulated, and easier to clean.
These commerial ranges often require proper ventilation as mentioned and in some cases fire protection systems. I don't think an insurance company would be too happy about one in a home.
In the installation in the pictures it's surprising they installed cabinets right next to it. I would think some spacing would be needed.
I guess in the 1990s is when "commercial style" ranges started with Five Star, Viking, Thermador, etc.
Those were more suited to residential use, since they were insulated, and easier to clean.
These commerial ranges often require proper ventilation as mentioned and in some cases fire protection systems. I don't think an insurance company would be too happy about one in a home.
In the installation in the pictures it's surprising they installed cabinets right next to it. I would think some spacing would be needed.
bradfordwhite
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I can't imagine the heat that must come off of this. And it's apparently standing pilot? There are counties, such in around Boston, where that isn't even legal.
Nothing standing pilot is recommended. Those pilots give off more heat and toxic gases than one realizes.
Nothing standing pilot is recommended. Those pilots give off more heat and toxic gases than one realizes.
I don't have ANY need for a range like this.And the gas supply needed to run it-your gas company will LOVE you!Wonder if any scrappers have offered to haul it away?My brother has a commercial range in his place but not the monster this is.HMMM-standing pilots--enough there to light a jet engine?or just cook on them without having to start any of the burners!
bradfordwhite
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I'll bet the scrappers are excited at the prospects because they tend to like stuff they can pick up by themselves or with the use of a dolly. This pos will require several people and/or a forklift.
I mean if you took a recip. saw to cut it in half so it's easier to move but how long would that take and how many blades would it use?
Heaven forbid one of those legs should land on your foot. OWW. possible amputation.
I mean if you took a recip. saw to cut it in half so it's easier to move but how long would that take and how many blades would it use?
Heaven forbid one of those legs should land on your foot. OWW. possible amputation.
Looking at the original picture, this does not to appear to be in a house. Looks like a church kitchen or something similar. I don't know of anyone with huge double standing kitchen sinks or the peg board with all the hooks for pots and pans also being empty. I think they are remodeling a basement church kitchen and looking to get it taken out for free.
Jon
Jon
Cole, they indeed did have to install a high capacity vent fan with roof mounted blower, and built in fire extiguishing system. Walls surrounding are ceramic tile.
The house it was located in was very unique - a contemporary built in 1954, with lots of steel, concrete and glass. It was remodeled and expanded in the early 80's, and is approximately 6000 sq. ft. on two levels. It is built on a hillside, so the lower level opens out to the back. The kitchen is on the upper level.
I do remember it being nice and warm in winter in there. Summer wasn't bad because the house is in a wooded area, so not a lot of heat gain from the sun. And of course it is air conditioned.
I've not been in that house since the 90's, when Brenda moved. I don't know the people who live there now, so have no idea if that range is still there.
The house it was located in was very unique - a contemporary built in 1954, with lots of steel, concrete and glass. It was remodeled and expanded in the early 80's, and is approximately 6000 sq. ft. on two levels. It is built on a hillside, so the lower level opens out to the back. The kitchen is on the upper level.
I do remember it being nice and warm in winter in there. Summer wasn't bad because the house is in a wooded area, so not a lot of heat gain from the sun. And of course it is air conditioned.
I've not been in that house since the 90's, when Brenda moved. I don't know the people who live there now, so have no idea if that range is still there.
I had one (Garland) for 15 years in my Seattle kitchen! 10 burners and 2 ovens. One oven larger than other. Loved it and used it heavily as I catered a lot back then and Lynn and I entertained heavily. Burners were 23 K btu and we had a Tradewinds/ Thermador hood with a 1200 cfm roof mounted blower! Always had to have a window cracked nearby as house was tightly sealed and it would pull furnace exhaust fumes if not for open window!. Loved it, but gave it up in remodel for 48" Dacor. Stove is now in a group home for adults with Down's Syndrome.
fan-of-fans
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It definitely looks like a church kitchen or some kind of semi-commercial kitchen of some kind.
At the left is actually a 3 compartment sink, where you can properly wash, rinse and sanitize dishes, so it is most certainly some kind of place that serves the public to some extent.
It's a very nice, range, it's NOT a piece of junk by ANY means. It just doesn't seem to be something most people would want.
If you had a hunting camp or some kind of place where you had large gatherings, it might come in useful. I don't think most people would want a range like this in their home kitchen for everyday use. A restaurant would most likely want something new, as would anyone that would be interested in a range like this at home.
At the left is actually a 3 compartment sink, where you can properly wash, rinse and sanitize dishes, so it is most certainly some kind of place that serves the public to some extent.
It's a very nice, range, it's NOT a piece of junk by ANY means. It just doesn't seem to be something most people would want.
If you had a hunting camp or some kind of place where you had large gatherings, it might come in useful. I don't think most people would want a range like this in their home kitchen for everyday use. A restaurant would most likely want something new, as would anyone that would be interested in a range like this at home.
