Eddie, you said it!
I think the kitchen in our new place was outfitted to impress by someone who did little cooking. Her choice of Gaggenau's lame "Vario" cooktop and poorly designed oven (there is no stop for the single rack provided, so pull it out too far and it will fall onto the door and the contents will slide down as well -- a major safety hazard that has me wondering how this dangerous oven was even available for sale in the U.S.) reflect this. The fact that no one here has come to Gaggenau's defense when I've mentioned this pathetic arrangement in the past speaks volumes.
Oh, do I ever miss my 2008 Electrolux Icon range. Even though the people who bought our old place have given it a necessary gutting, they saved the Icon, presumably to use in their new kitchen. We received endless compliments on that range, and still do even though it's part of entertaining history now.