Hello everyone.
Currently, we use a Roper Range, which is basically a rebranded Whirlpool contractors special. I'm considering replacing this range even though there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. The reason being is that it lacks a self-cleaning oven and the kitchen gets quite hot when baking things.
However, I'm somewhat concerned about the quality of the ranges I see now. A friend of mine bought a Samsung range and had nothing but problems with it.
So, I'm looking for the following features:
- Has to be a conventional 30" free standing range
- Electric. (Can't use gas, no venting.)
- Self-Cleaning Oven.
- Mechanical "knob" controls, no touch panels. (Preferably.)
- Knob controls made out of something that won't melt
- A cabinet that isn't stainless steel
Some things I've been eyeing that I'm concerned would reduce longevity or cause problems:
- A glass top, instead of the conventional coils. What are peoples experiences with these? I heard that if bit of salt gets ontop and then you drag a pot or pan across it, they scratch up like crazy. I also heard that if they get broken, one might as well just buy an entirely new stove.
- Convection cooking. I've heard it cooks faster and better, but I'm concerned about the fans becoming unreliable.
- Induction Hybrid cooktop. I heard you can't use these with anything but metal pans. Do they work better than conventional cooktops? Are they worth it or are they just a gimmick? Will they erase your credit cards if you get too close?
I'm considering Whirlpool, but only because my parents bought an Inglis back in the early 1980's and it lasted them for nearly 25 years of very heavy use.
Also, has anyone had any experience with melted knobs and/or buttons on modern ranges? I see plastic knobs on modern ranges and they make me cringe. For some wierd reason, the plastic knobs on our Roper range have held up, albiet they've become miscoloured and yellowed over the years...
I'd like some honest opinions. Thanks!
Currently, we use a Roper Range, which is basically a rebranded Whirlpool contractors special. I'm considering replacing this range even though there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. The reason being is that it lacks a self-cleaning oven and the kitchen gets quite hot when baking things.
However, I'm somewhat concerned about the quality of the ranges I see now. A friend of mine bought a Samsung range and had nothing but problems with it.
So, I'm looking for the following features:
- Has to be a conventional 30" free standing range
- Electric. (Can't use gas, no venting.)
- Self-Cleaning Oven.
- Mechanical "knob" controls, no touch panels. (Preferably.)
- Knob controls made out of something that won't melt
- A cabinet that isn't stainless steel
Some things I've been eyeing that I'm concerned would reduce longevity or cause problems:
- A glass top, instead of the conventional coils. What are peoples experiences with these? I heard that if bit of salt gets ontop and then you drag a pot or pan across it, they scratch up like crazy. I also heard that if they get broken, one might as well just buy an entirely new stove.
- Convection cooking. I've heard it cooks faster and better, but I'm concerned about the fans becoming unreliable.
- Induction Hybrid cooktop. I heard you can't use these with anything but metal pans. Do they work better than conventional cooktops? Are they worth it or are they just a gimmick? Will they erase your credit cards if you get too close?
I'm considering Whirlpool, but only because my parents bought an Inglis back in the early 1980's and it lasted them for nearly 25 years of very heavy use.
Also, has anyone had any experience with melted knobs and/or buttons on modern ranges? I see plastic knobs on modern ranges and they make me cringe. For some wierd reason, the plastic knobs on our Roper range have held up, albiet they've become miscoloured and yellowed over the years...
I'd like some honest opinions. Thanks!