Slide-In ranges are ranges without a backguard. The main benefit is aesthetics. You can see your backsplash for a more custom, refined look.
Second benefit is cleanability. The range fits over the cabinet, so there is no seam for liquids to seep through.
Convection cooking is a fan-forced heat for a more even heat distribution throughout the oven cavity. The main benefit to heat distribution is more even cooking, especially baking. In a non-convection oven, the element below radiates upward, so the items on the bottom rack will be cooked more than the items on the top rack. With convection, the heat is spread more evenly.
Top Rated Slide-In Gas Convection Ranges
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Jenn-Air JGS8850CDS |
Electrolux EW30GS75KS |
Frigidaire FPGS3085KF |
KitchenAid KGSS907XSP |
Jenn-Air JGS8850CDS - $1699 after $400 in mail in rebates
- 16,000 BTU PowerBurner
- Warming Drawer
- 4 Sealed Burners
Jenn-Air's power burner (as seen on our showroom floor)
Electrolux EW30GS75KS - $2699 (package rebates available)
- Min-2-Max® Burner
- 18,000-BTU boil to a gentle 450-BTU simmer.
- Warming Drawer
- 5 Sealed Burners
Electrolux min to max power burner (as seen in our showroom)
Frigidaire FPGS3085KF - $1769
- 600 - 17,000 BTU (Dual Flame) Burner
- Warming Drawer
- 4 Sealed Burners
Frigidaire FPGS3085KF on display at Yale
Frigidaire power burner (as seen on showroom floor)
KitchenAid KGSS907XSP - $2189 (package rebates available)
- Warming Drawer
- Glasstouch Electronic Oven Controls
- 600-15,000 BTU TripleTier Burner with InstaWok Reversible Grate
- 12,500 BTU Power Burner
- Two 6,000 BTU Simmer Burners
A great example of the KitchenAid range in a home. Notice how the grates overlap to give it the clean look.
Notice the enamel surface. This is less likely to scratch and will make cleanup a breeze with most spills.
Which is best?
Tough question. The Electrolux has the most features, modes and ability to cook in different ways. The control panel is very intuitive and easy to use. Jenn-Air is a good looking, relatively inexpensive stove. It is also part of our best selling package. I also like the KitchenAid with the wide grates, but the product needs to be restyled, especially with the stove vent going through the cooktop (not good). Frigidaire is a solid, dependable product. It is actually one of the most reliable products in the industry.
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Rick Medeiros has over 6 years of appliances sales experience and is in the appliance sales department at Yale Appliance + Lighting. He enjoys travelling, live music and learning to play the guitar. |
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