Congratulations ~Kgirl!
ISO opinions on which new range to purchase
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
Right?!
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
Mahalos, thanks to all!
My husband and I are over the moon!
At this stage in life, we never dreamed that we'd be buying a new home, brand new on top of that!
My husband and I are over the moon!
At this stage in life, we never dreamed that we'd be buying a new home, brand new on top of that!
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
Went to looked a model JUST like the one we bought!
Did I say I'm excited?
Kayelle
Chef Extraordinaire
I'm excited we're going to have matching stoves Kgirl! I know you'll love it as much as I do.
That big red pot in the picture is on top of the dedicated simmer burner.
I'm sure you know that the outside venting will be through that cabinet above the microwave, leaving little room for anything else. I keep my flat microwave pans on edge up there.
That big red pot in the picture is on top of the dedicated simmer burner.
I'm sure you know that the outside venting will be through that cabinet above the microwave, leaving little room for anything else. I keep my flat microwave pans on edge up there.
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
Ya know KL, I looked closely to the venting of the microhood and it's actually vented straight out through the wall and not the upper cabinet.
That was the first thing I did when we walked into the model was open that cabinet and there was nothing, ARGH! So I grabbed the sales gal and she took me by the hand, led me outside and showed me the external vent. "No, it vents out here, I was the same way, I thought there was no vent too", she told me.
I like her!
We went over our option sheet (9 pages long btw) and I just about had a heart attack at how much MORE we're going to pay over the base price of the home.
DH is not pleased.
"Do you really need that upgraded stove?"
YUP!
That was the first thing I did when we walked into the model was open that cabinet and there was nothing, ARGH! So I grabbed the sales gal and she took me by the hand, led me outside and showed me the external vent. "No, it vents out here, I was the same way, I thought there was no vent too", she told me.
I like her!
We went over our option sheet (9 pages long btw) and I just about had a heart attack at how much MORE we're going to pay over the base price of the home.
DH is not pleased.
"Do you really need that upgraded stove?"
YUP!
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
AND...
I was surprised at how that large stock pot fit nicely on the back burner...
I was surprised at how that large stock pot fit nicely on the back burner...
Cooking Goddess
Chef Extraordinaire
Your reply: Yes, if you want to go on eating food in our home....We went over our option sheet (9 pages long btw) and I just about had a heart attack at how much MORE we're going to pay over the base price of the home.
DH is not pleased.
"Do you really need that upgraded stove?"
YUP!
House upgrades can be a lot like automobile extras. It looks like a great deal...until it doesn't. Fortunately, houses don't depreciate like cars do. Plus, it's a little tough to cook a 4-course meal on an engine.
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RPCookin
Executive Chef
Your reply: Yes, if you want to go on eating food in our home.
House upgrades can be a lot like automobile extras. It looks like a great deal...until it doesn't. Fortunately, houses don't depreciate like cars do. Plus, it's a little tough to cook a 4-course meal on an engine.
It's even more expensive to cheap out now, then decide to upgrade in 4 years because you aren't happy with the "stock" options.
Cooking Goddess
Chef Extraordinaire
I realize that, RP. Himself and I have been through three house builds. It's a matter of pay now or pay later.
roadfix
Chef Extraordinaire
Very true, especially if it's a structural option such as a loft, for instance.
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
SO!
Our countdown is on to when the contractor will break ground on our new home... and I started think about all of the options that we chose.
I couldn't remember the model # of the range that we get, so I pulled down that HUGE binder that they give you at the first design meeting
#JGB650EEFES
DANG IT!
It doesn't have convection mode!
I love that for baking!
Dear DC pals, do you bake with or without convection in your gas oven?
Does it make that big of a difference in a gas oven?
Should ask for a different model?
Kayelle
Chef Extraordinaire
I don't bake Kgirl, but I sure like my convection roast setting! Hear that crispy chicken skin?
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
I've never used convection for baking. It seems to work fine. I do use it for roasting meats and veggies - and chicken - and they're done faster and very delicious 
- and they're done faster and very delicious 
Cheryl J
Chef Extraordinaire
I don't bake Kgirl, but I sure like my convection roast setting! Hear that crispy chicken skin?
+1! Makes a nice crust on a medium rare roast beef, too.
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
I have never had the privilege of using a convection oven. But every person I know that has one or did, love it and will never go back to having a stove without one. Make the change now. Then you won't have to live any regrets. Only happiness. 
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Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
Agreed!
Convection is wonderful for cooking things other than baked goods.
It seems that I have using the convection setting on my electric range here in the middle of the desert for the most part.
But what I was wondering was does anyone have a GAS range with convection?
I've been reading so many different opinions online about this.
I was reading on one site that it's not a true convection with gas, only electric.
Any opinions, first hand experience out there?
Convection is wonderful for cooking things other than baked goods.
It seems that I have using the convection setting on my electric range here in the middle of the desert for the most part.
But what I was wondering was does anyone have a GAS range with convection?
I've been reading so many different opinions online about this.
I was reading on one site that it's not a true convection with gas, only electric.
Any opinions, first hand experience out there?
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
No first hand experience but I don't understand the statement that a gas oven isn't a true convection. Convection is related to a fan blowing the hot air around the inside of the oven to ensure more even heat distribution. That works with any fuel source.
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
Agreed!
Convection is wonderful for cooking things other than baked goods.
It seems that I have using the convection setting on my electric range here in the middle of the desert for the most part.
But what I was wondering was does anyone have a GAS range with convection?
I've been reading so many different opinions online about this.
I was reading on one site that it's not a true convection with gas, only electric.
Any opinions, first hand experience out there?
I have gas with convection. That's what I was talking about. I believe Kayelle does, too.
Me three.. Love convection for roasting, but I rarely use it for baking. I would go without self cleaning before giving up convection.
