The Cook Loves This Range
Submitted by Diane The Cook, -
2/4/2019
We chose KA appliances for the kitchen in our new home. They have been installed for approximately 3 months, though I have only been cooking on the range for 1 week, since we have just started living in the house full time.
I am a cooking enthusiast and bread baker. I have cooked on all 5 stovetop burners, to verify performance/confidence testing, including using the griddle accessory. We also purchased the wok ring, though I have not used it yet. A nice feature to have, as I do use a round bottom and a flat bottom wok frequently.
In my previous home, I had a much more expensive professional cooktop, which I was happy with. When we built this home, we lived in our weekend place, which had a 30" range (from another manufacturer) and I found it to be better than adequate, thus. deciding the excess and cost of the larger range was not necessary. We also have a KA counter depth French door Refrigerator, a trash compactor and dishwasher.
We built this home with Made in America products [as much as possible]. Love those 'America' badges on the appliances.
For the bread baking, I have made Beautiful Burger Buns (KAF), using the oven proof cycle for 2nd rise. I did find the bake time was a bit longer than in my other gas convection oven. Worked well-be sure to cover your levains with plastic wrap, rather than a tea towel, to prevent drying. The heat of Proof feature is low enough to use plastic wrap.
For my second bread-Sourdough, baked in a Dutch oven. Fantastic result! Same time to bake as in my other gas range oven. 450deg for 40 minutes, covered, then 10 minutes additional with lid off.
I used the baking drawer to keep a casserole warm during cocktail hour and found the drawer to be very useful. It is low profile for low side baking dishes/pans. Do a fit check with your pans before use.
I am ok with the cleaning feature, which does not use excessive fuel/heat. I tend to cook clean and use an outdoor grill and smoker for spattering type foods. Wiping the oven interior after use keeps it easy clean, while food spatter hasn't baked on too much.
Three things I would like to have capability for:
1. Double burner for wok cooking, which my husband thinks modification of existing high output burner may be possible.
2. A lid for the griddle, to be used to contain heat and enhance melt when making stuffed French toast or grilled cheese. I grill mine open face, then stack to serve.
3. WiFi probe and timer alert.
All things considered, I am glad we chose this range. Great value and performance!
Originally posted on Kitchenaid.com
Yes, I recommend this product
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