KitchenAid - 6.4 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Slide-In Electric Convection Range - Stainless steel

When we needed to replace an old downdraft electric range, there were few choices. Without a major kitchen remodel, we had no choice but to find another downdraft range. This replaces a 16 year old jenn-aire that was horrible. So really anything was going to seem better. The appearance is high end. The cook top has plenty of room for even large pots. The downdraft works as well as a downdraft can without being overly noisy. The only complaint is that the oven takes a good amount of time to warm up, so plan accordingly if you are baking.

I bought a Jennair in 1991and another in 2012 with a service contract hoping that it would last. It didn't! The electronics failed once under the service contract and another time when the contract expired. After learning that Jennair was having extreme problems like mine I decided not to have it repaired again and buy new. The Whirlpool Corp bought out Jennair and produces this KitchenAid appliance. So time will tell. I bought a 5 year service contract just in case. If I had to do this over again I would have a kitchen designed for a stove vented with a hood. There are many more options on the market. .

Purchasing this 'open box' stove has been a nightmare. First the template, anti-tipping bracket, and filter were missing. Then we realized the back electrical cover was missing, as well as an electrical clip. Meanwhile our old stove is gone and we are without a stove until parts arrive--who knows when. We were assured all the parts would be with the stove when we purchased, and also when we picked it up. Don't believe them! Sorry I can't tell you if the stove even works yet.

I like the way this kitchenaid looks but the price is steep. Not sure it's worth it. It does the job, has a large oven for a downdraft but the oven temp is too hot and often uneven. It's also difficult to clean and the self clean mode isn't the best. I would give that a 3. Overall a good purchase since I was stuck having to buy a downdraft but I wish more competition would increase quality and drive price down. Don't go downdraft unless you have to!

This is the only downdraft unit on the market that could replace my old JennAir. My old model vented into my slab. This one came with a downdraft but it vents underneath the stove and blows out near my feet. Why did they change the model to do that? I would prefer it to downdraft into my slab and out of my house. So far I have had no other issues with it, but I've only had it for one week.

Like other reviews said, after the initial issues with delivery and setup, the range itself is great. They had to create a new hole for the vent. The first crew didn’t do that (long story). It cooks evenly. Heats up fast. Overall great range.

The stove is really nice. However, the "free" installation that was advertised during the purchase was a little misleading. Turned out to be a custom install that added and additional $150 to the total cost.

Wish it had bottom warming drawer nicer quality from kitchen aid hard to find downdraft model replaced a drop in unit size was good sleek pro look design not sure what else needs said