![]() I upgraded the GE to a Viking with open burners a few years ago. The GE was a HUGE improvement from the Hotpoint, which had practicality no heat output to cook with. Midlevel GE (max output was somewhere near 11k or 12K BTU) If I really needed truly high output, I'd use the 30/50,000 BTU dual burner on my outdoor grill.Įl cheapo Hotpoint (that probably cost $300 new) We do like the ultra-low simmer on all of the closed burners as we use that feature far more than a blowtorch max output - and the closed top is really easy to clean. Water boils quickly, the wok works fine - but, then we're not potential Iron Chef contestants like so many others who can't seem to cook on anything but a star shaped open burner. As for the burners - all of the hoopla about other products "out cooking" (whatever that means.we do the cooking, the burners are only tools) the Wolf has not been found to be lacking in our use. We have a Wolf because we like the convection system better, oven lighting, rack system, and cooking modes. We cooked on a GE range for 15 years with the largest burner being 11.5 BTU - and we're still alive and were able to eat as the food cooked despite the meager output. If it's a "splurge" then it's too much money. I'm sure the Bluestar fans will be telling you to buy the Bluestar, but there's 5-Star, Capital and others. If I was starting over, and getting a range instead of rangetop, even though it has sealed burners, I'd definitely consider these beauties. There is one 15,000 BTU burner for high power cooking, and he said that unlike many (just taking his word on this one), the Bertazzoni oven doesn't cycle, but constantly keeps a very even temp that performs wonderfully. range, who also has had one at home for 2+ years. I visited an appliance store this weekend to look at washers, but was drawn to the Bertazzoni display and talked at length with the person cooking on the Bert. That means a lot to me for such an important appliance and major expenditure.Ī lot of this depends on how and how much you cook and whether you want all burners with the same power. The appliance stores I talked to (ones with good reputation and long history) and my trusted appliance repair person were all positively impressed with Wolf customer service and responsiveness. (They did) But they didn't want me to have to be inconvenienced by waiting another 5 days if they didn't fit, so covered the bases and sent all new. When they wore down, Wolf immediately sent all new grates, as well as all new underpans, since they weren't 100% sure the new feet would fit in the old pans. It's not my favorite appliance when considering cleaning, but I have no regrets about its cooking performance.Īlso, I had a range with the old grate design with rubber feet. Capital and Monogram offer nice power on all burners, but they're sealed.And not necessarily that much cheaper? Anyway, I'd say that what I appreciate about my Wolf has nothing to do with fancy name, red knobs, fancy look, or marketing, and can't be found in a appliance of $2K less. But I know I couldn't get the open burners of all the same power in any other brand. I haven't compared it to other gas cooking experience, because it's my first gas appliance. A tiny adjustment of the knob make a difference in how vigorously or quietly something cooks, so I'm not over or undercooking.It's so wonderful. I love that each burner has identical high power (16,000 BTUs) and low, consistent simmer. I like the dual ring of flames to get the precise power I need. I love the open burners and how small the simmer and low flames can be compared to sealed burners. I have a rangetop, so can't speak to oven performance or issues. Are you looking at open burners (AG) or sealed (dual fuel)?
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