Whirlpool - 30" Self-Cleaning Freestanding Gas Convection Range - Black Ice

At first glance this stove was everything I needed and wanted for a home that may eventually become a rental. I purchased this stove because of previous reviews, however, most were recent and rarely speak to wear and tear. For this, I advise you search PREVIOUS product reviews vs most recent. GOOD: 1. Stove has several parts that are able to be removed for easy cleaning. 2. Looks great and branding is very subtle. This is good if you do not have the same branded items in your kitchen(if you care about that). 3. Very easy to use. The buttons for stove operation are seem-less and easy to figure out without pulling out the manual. BAD. 1. Grills on stovetop: Although they look good, from a functionality perspective, you can't place any pot anywhere on the stove. The design will allow a smaller pot to tilt if it is placed on the front burners (or even pans). 2. Space under grills: If you have a WHITE stove, most people would opt to purchase a protector so it doesn't get become difficult to clean after spills, or cooking. I haven't found a protector that will fit this stove, not even from their site. 3. Stove function stopped working: RED FLAG HERE! My grandmother had a stove since 1977 and only time she had anything done to it was when she remodeled her kitchen and needed it painted (KUDO's to GE for making a quality product). Although this is a gas stove, I have had it REPAIRED 3xs since purchased in 2013. Of course repairs come AFTER the coverage (and extended coverage) period expired, so the geek squad warranty was NO GOOD either(I think they bank on this). 4. Not level: I discovered when melting butter, it always moved toward me (front of stove). Not a BIG issue, until your cooking a few things ina pan and want them to get their equal distribution of oil, sauce, etc... This could be due to a bad install via BB. But this may need to be added to thing to review before installer leaves, Then again, WHO THINKS, "I should get out a leveler to be sure this thing is properly leveled buy the installer. If I had the opportunity to buy this again, I wouldn't. I will be making my 3rd service call(Feb. 2018) on a like new stove. I guess I have to buy the VERY TOP OF THE LINE product to get good quality or maybe SAMSUNG. lol

Love this gas oven. Works great with the bake/convection combo. Has three racks and also 5 burners. It makes cookies easily and they take less time with the three racks. Very happy with this product.

Had a vintage 50's stove for years because I liked the look of it, so I didn't think I would like any of the new stoves (new "vintage" was out of our price range). But I must say, I am pleasantly surprised about how much I'm enjoying using this stove and the look of it.

This Range is fantastic. It looks great and cooks well. Able to cook Pasta and sauce on the stove and some chicken in the oven. Easy to use. Makes cooking fun!

I like the over all look of the range. However, I do not like the vent on the top of the over door which vents heat and makes the knobs extremely hot!!! Still smells even after using the oven several times.

The 5 burners are great. The two big burners are in front, the two small are in back, and a mid burner is in the middle. I wish this were the case... Big burner front left, small burner back left, Big burner back right medium burner front right, medium burner in the middle.. The reason is if I have two large pots in front, its a challenge to reach around to the back burners to stir the simmering broth, gravy, etc... other than that, its great.

i have never heard of a stove that does not come with a broiler pan

I've found plumbers to be busier and more expensive than I expected, haven't got gas to my stove yet,, but then I don't cook much.