Ranges are more than just appliances to us. They hold an oven full of memories, from the holiday turkey for the family feast to the birthday cakes and other goodies prepared for special celebrations. Lots of good things and warm memories do indeed come from the range, so it only makes sense that we hold this most important appliance in such high esteem. A good range is essential for making great food and since we know you love to eat, the 3LUXE research team went on a mission to find you the three “Best Of” ranges. Our picks are packed with features that make cooking anything a lot easier. Get one and bake us some cookies. We love to eat, too.
Some people like cooking with gas, while others love the convenience of electric. If you’re a cook who just can’t decide, now you don’t have to when you get the Wolf Dual Fuel Range. This marvelous food-making machine offers gas burners and an electric convection oven for the best of both worlds. Two fans and four heating elements give you precise baking control over eight cooking modes in the oven. A digital temperature readout on the control knob eliminates guessing. A full-extension botto... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $5,200
If you’re a serious cook, then you’ve got to have serious equipment like the Viking Professional Series (VGSC). This commercial-style gas oven uses Viking’s ProFlow™ Convection Baffle system for incredibly even heat circulation that translates into perfect baking conditions. The VSH Pro Sealed Burner system offers a searing 15,000 BTUs and infinite settings along with a surface design that’s easy to clean. The Gourmet-Glo™ Infrared Broiler delivers intense heat for searing meats and fis... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $10,500
Waiting for your oven to pre-heat so you can start cooking is so yesterday thanks to the Aga Four Oven Cooker. This giant, four-oven cast iron “Best Of” looks traditional but it’s packed with modern technology to simplify the cooking process for anything you want to prepare. Deep within the Aga is a patented burner that heats the metal which retains the heat. Meanwhile, a unique temperature regulation system continually transfers the heat to the ovens and hotplates at precise, pre-set levels ... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $8,000
Posted by srdancerOctober 24, 2007 08:41
I believe all three are free-standing ranges. What about built-ins?
Posted by Bill WorpleOctober 24, 2007 21:38
Posted by svebackJuly 02, 2008 17:09
I have taught many cooking classes at various schools and the Viking Ranges are always a problem. The ovens heat up way too slow and you may as well call a month before you expect a problem for a repair because the service is horrendous.
