KitchenAid - 7.1 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Slide-In Electric Induction Convection Range - Stainless steel

This is the second induction range I’ve owned, first one was made by another manufacturer. Here are the design issues I’ve encountered. 1.) The induction burners on the left side are too close together, about an inch apart. Induction works by using magnets in a very specific location to create heat. Move the pot or pan a bit off of the burner, it won’t work. I have no issue with the principal of how induction works. My issue is that when I have 4 pots on the stove to cook, the two pots on the left hand side ****always**** touch each other. These are small to medium sized pots and pans. If you buy this stove, you too will run the risk of having too little space to cook on. 2.) The stove is the boss, not me, and if you buy this model, not you either. Say some water happens to boil over. If a little amount touches the control pad just a few inches away, the entire stove top automatically turns off and starts beeping! I know that pots of water boiling over a bit is a super rare occurance (insert sarcasm), so this would likely only be an issue for about 90-95% of the people who buy this range. Similarly, if you wish to wipe off the surface a bit while cooking, the induction top will turn off....and start beeping at you. 3.) This range has another “feature” you’ll love. If you take something out of the oven and put it (gasp) on the ceramic surface of the induction range while cooking on the induction range, it will shut off and.....drumroll please....start beeping at you. IMO, terrible design. Kitchenaid, if your induction controls cannot take a little bit of heat or water then ***move them off of the cooking surface ffs****!!!!! 4.) Beeping, so much beeping. 5.) The oven takes a very long time to preheat. Slow. 6.) The controls for this induction range are not sensitive and difficult to operate, IMO. Be prepared to press that power or off button quite hard and for several seconds to get it to work. I love induction ranges, I can not recommend this one. It’s the opposite of user friendly. To summarize, if you enjoy very nice looking ranges which constantly beep at you, immediately shut off if the cooktop controls are exposed to water (small amounts) or a hot dish fresh out of the oven, then this is the unit for you and your family.

I have had this oven for a month now, and I absolutely love this oven! For people who have never had an induction range, this is the best way to cook ever! I actually boiled 6 quarts of water in 6 minutes. All I can say is “Amazingly”. I never know I needed the Simmer and Keep Warm functions on my stove top before now until having used them. Induction is the best range to teach my kids to cook without having to worry so much about them burning themselves and catching their bottom long hair on fire while cooking as there is no flame. Well worth spending almost $4k with tax and warranty. I will never ever go back to gas again.

I've had this model for about a year now and it did take some getting used to. As a glorified home cook, I like to sauté butI find it frustrating when a pan is lifted for more than 3 seconds, it starts beeping and then will shut off if the pan is not returned within 10 seconds. Secondly, on numerous occasions, it will just shut down for no apparent reason. I then have to just the breaker off and wait at least a minute to turn it back on and let it reboot. I have had proteins searing and as you know, consistency is key when trying to get a nice sear. Having the power off for a few minutes is unacceptable. Sometimes I have to flip the breaker 2-3 times before it will work properly. Geeksquad has replaced some parts but it only made it worse. I am now waiting on them to return with more new parts. Looking back, I wish I would have gone with the non-induction range. I am hoping the problem will be resolved but I don't have high hopes at this point.

Love our new stove, heats very quickly and the cook top surface is easy to clean!

This unit is amazing. It replaced a 13 year old unit but we went higher end and it is an amazing difference.

The install process was a nightmare had to hire an electrician for correct outlet

Delivery of appliances was curbside. There was only one person who struggled trying to get a heavy stove and dishwasher off of a truck by himself with no help. Stove was very heavy. Expecting one person to handle the delivery was totally unreasonable. Kitchen renovation in finishing stages and we will evaluate whether any damage was done to appliances during delivery. V*** Very poor delivery service.

Statementbpiece. Works fantastic. Quick heating. Safe with kids.