This is article number three in our induction series.
First one is about pros and cons of induction versus gas, pro gas and electric ranges. The second article is about the features you should consider.
This article will discuss the best models to consider along with their weaknesses.
Let’s get started with the larger 36-inch and then we’ll move to the more standard 30-inch induction ranges.
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36-inch Wolf
Wolf’s induction ranges have good output and a fully featured stove top, with one larger burner and two bridge burners.
Unlike any other range, you can combine the four burners into one superburner for a larger part or tray in case you cook pasta or lobster.
Wolf’s ranges include the Gourmet guided cooking system. You input the food, how you want to cook, the oven tells you the correct time, temperature and even rack position.
You also have 50 preprogrammed recipes to choose from in the industry’s best convection system.
Wolf uses blowers instead of fans to deliver more consistent temperatures.
So strengths include a guided cooking system, more powerful burners, bridge elements and excellent conduction systems.
While their weaknesses could be, they’re the most expensive and with the longest lead times.
36-inch Fisher & Paykel
Fisher & Paykel’s induction ranges have excellent stove tops with larger burners and four bridge elements.
The Fisher and Paykel induction range also has a warming drawer in case you cook and eat at different times. A drawer will keep food warm safely for up to 3 hours, and this has an industry best five year warranty.
So their strength includes a burner configuration, good oven modes with nine functions and the warming drawer.
But the weaknesses include their oven is smaller 4.9 cubic feet, and that’s smaller than many 30-inch sizes. It also has no smart functionality.
30-inch Miele
Miele has the most powerful all around induction cook top with two burners at 3850 watts.
Miele’s guided cooking system and MasterChef is simple to use and has 1,000 recipes. It will tell you time and temperature, just not the rack position.
Miele is the only range with steam assist cooking functionality to bake breads or caramelize the tops of foods.
Miele’s strengths is the powerful cooktop and the best oven controls. You can cook better and more creative with Miele because of the steam functionality.
However there are no bridge elements and it is on the smaller side of 4.59 cubic feet in capacity.
30-inch LG
LG is the big winner throughout the pandemic, still shipping while others have shortages.
LG’s induction ranges have one of the largest 6.3 cubic feet. It’s got good WiFi capabilities, including a camera to see inside the range as it’s cooking. You have the fastest overall burner at 4000 watts.
So LG strikes include a powerful burner, good WiFi and a large oven. Their weaknesses are no warming drawer and they have knob controls, you may like the look of it though.
30-inch Cafe
You can buy this oven in three finishes and three accessory combos for a unique look. The ovens can be used at any temperature and have a total capacity of 6.7 cubic feet.
Cafe has a good WiFi experience as well with their smart HQ app ties to cooking apps like Hestan Cue.
It will walk you through recipes step by step and the camera inside the oven will allow you to see the food cooking.
Strengths for the double oven, style options and it’s WiFi enabled with good recipe tie-ins oven.
However, the drawback is the double oven is the main oven and sits on the floor. You’ll have to stoop for that holiday turkey.
30-inch Bosch
Bosch may be the best looking with its industrial looking clean and European lines. You can package Bosch well with other appliances for a good look in your kitchen.
From a specification standpoint, Bosch has a decent stove top at 3700 watts, two 3600 watts and a 2200 watt burner for the benchmark slide in series.
You have a convection oven as well as a warming drawer underneath as well.
Looks, package opportunities and it’s easy to clean with a slide-in.
However, the weaknesses are no smart functionality and the oven is on the smaller side.
30-inch Beko
Beko, like LG, has been a reliable supplier throughout the pandemic. The range is pro-style so it looks like a professional range.
Beko has two 3700 watt burners and a good convection system and a 5.7 cubic foot capacity.
Their surf convection system is different with a larger fan and slat openings on the side to deliver air from the front and sides as well.
You can package Beko with a counter-depth refrigerator, a quiet dishwasher and over the range microwave for around $6,000.
It’s style and it’s got decent overall features. However, it doesn’t have a warming drawer or any smart functionality.
30-inch GE Profile
You have great smart functionality, burners are varied with the bridge burner, and larger burners. It’s very similar to the Cafe without the color choices and accessories in a single, not double oven.
You have similar functionality with their Smart HQ app, just without some of the recipe times like Hestan Cue.
Strengths are is its modes, smart functionality and excellent reliability. However, it doesn’t have a warming drawer and only one 3700 watt burner. Oven size is average 5.3 cubic feet.
Key Takeaways
First, you need to decide on several basic factors.
What size do you need, whether it’s 30 or 36 inch?
Second, pick the style, whether it’s front control, slide-in or a freestanding range.
Third, look at the features. Do you want high output, a versatile stovetop, or a larger, more fully function oven?
Lastly, you want to determine which one can be fixed quickly in your area.