KitchenAid ranges are available in a wide range of different models, sizes, and colors that will both give your kitchen an amazing look as well as provide you with the essential tools to inspire your inner chef.
From electric ranges to gas ranges to induction ranges to oven ranges to burner ranges to slide-in ranges and more (whew!), KitchenAid ranges are designed for a myriad of different kitchen schemas on both residential and commercial scales.
If you’re a chef, have you ever had to assess a ton of Reviews on KitchenAid Ranges, keeping in mind how each one will affect any sort of meal you prepare? It’s an overwhelming process as you realize that, just like any other product, there’s so much to take into account — from price, available space, size, capacity, durability, specific functions, generic functions, warranty, and product availability– about any Kitchenaid range before deciding the right one to purchase.
With a legion of technologically savvy products, KitchenAid can give your kitchen an artistic look as well as an unmistakable professional touch. However, it can be a real challenge to decide just which one will do the trick for you; therefore, a KitchenAid ranges review is paramount. Read on, and you’ll have the necessary information to squeeze the best out of every recipe you lay your hands on.
Kitchenaid Oven Ranges Review
KitchenAid oven ranges are offered in various models with unique features and specifications. Let’s take a look at their individual specifications, why it might be a good purchase, customer feedback, and, finally, a general idea of the pros and cons of each model.
✔️ 30-Inch 5-Element Electric Convection Range
Design
This beautiful free-standing gas range is sized at 30-inches and includes 5 heat pads on a surface of ceramic glass. Offered in three color variants, it’s made of both metal and glass with a metal handle.
This model comes in a very intricate design colored in either Black stainless steel, Stainless steel, or White. It combines modern style with a sleek finish to offer an outstanding appearance in any kitchen. It has all the features of the gas model with some of its own additional improvements, like a significant increase in the total storage capacity of the oven–now 6.4 cubic feet– which provides even more room to cook large quantities of food or multiple dishes at the same time.
Performance
Located on the front of the range, the cooking knobs are made of metal and control gas burners that are ignited electronically, no external flame required. The center rear element burner has a power of 100 watts, the left rear element burner has a power of 1,300 watts, and the right front element burner has a power of 3000 watts.
This electric range uses a dual burner element for the left front and rear burners. The cooktop controls are also located on the front of this range.
This freestanding range has both a hot surface indicator light and a heating element “ON” indicator light, both of which are safety measures against any fire risks.
Durability
Due to its huge power potential, this oven’s range of cooking is very high. Its structural combination of metal and glass makes sure it cools easily and is never too hot to touch, while its stainless steel makes it very easy to clean and rust-resistant.
Downside
The downside of this free-standing range is that it does not have as much power as the gas range model, and, thus, will take longer to cook.
Customer reviews
Most customers are generally impressed by the overall quality of this free-standing range. They particularly note with approval that its cooktop surface is now ceramic glass, a material much easier to clean and maintain most conventional surfaces, such as stainless steel. Customers are also in agreement concerning the durability of the oven, which is still fully functional after a long period of continuous use.
The only negative feedback from customers is that this convection oven does not have an even spread of heat, and its self-cleaning feature is not as efficient as the gas model.
Pros
- Reduced fire hazard
- Wonderful aesthetics
Cons
- Quite expensive
- Uneven heating
- Poor Aqua Self-cleaning
✔️ 30-Inch 4-Element Induction Slide-In Convection Range with Baking Drawer
Design
This beautiful KitchenAid slide-in induction range is sized 30-inches. It’s made both metal and glass with a metal handle and comes in a single color variant: stainless steel. Its flawless slide-in range design allows it an easy fit for any kitchen: a 30-inch cutout width, a countertop depth of 24-25 inches, a cabinet depth of 23-24 inches, and a 36-inch countertop height.
This model has a very intricate design with a Stainless steel color variant, and, with a combination of style and sleek finishing, it’s an outstanding addition to any kitchen.
It has additional cooking options– along with a separate compartment called the baking drawer— which allow the user different methods of cooking, such as slow cooking, baking, and re-heating at different temperatures. It is also equipped with a steam rack, which makes it possible for additional moisture while cooking dishes.
It has a storage drawer with 3 racks and 7 storage racks for heavy-duty burdens. Its internal color is grey with a conventional oven cooking system primarily for boiling, roasting, and baking.
While simple, the oven’s features allow for a premium user experience. The oven control is an electronic glass-touch type located on the backguard and has two (2) incandescent lights inside, a combination that provides a premium user experience. It uses a single fan for a conventional distribution of heat within the oven. The total storage capacity of the oven is 7.1 cubic feet, which provides massive room to cook large quantities or multiple dishes at the same time. The cook-top surface of this model is ceramic glass.
Performance
This range uses induction elements that provide highly efficient heating akin to gas burners. This ability is achieved by establishing an electromagnetic field under the induction surface that, once activated, is able to instantly generate heat.
Ranges with induction elements offer quick, efficient responses similar to gas burners. By using electromagnetic energy to generate instant heat, you can rapidly boil water and get better, more precise results.
It has four induction surfaces that are similar to burners, with an additional cooking zone that consists of two 7 inch heating pads, all combined into a single surface that appears bigger than the other surfaces. There are two more cooking zones that are 6 inches and 11 inches in size to provide more efficiency in cooking with a dynamic range of power.
The broiler is located on the top of the oven.
This range can automatically adjust the temperature of the induction surfaces and oven using automatic convection conversion technology.
The heating elements are induction burners controlled using an internal electromagnetic field below the heating surfaces. The bake element has a total power of 3,600 watts, the left rear element burner has a power of 2,500 watts, and the right front element burner has a power of 3,600 watts.
The left front element burner, as well as the left rear element burner, is a 7” bridge while the right front element burner is an 11” bridge. It has both a hot surface indicator light and a heating element “ON” indicator light, both of which are safety measures against any fire risks.
The vast range of power provided by the burner elements makes it suitable for a dynamic range of cooking from simmering to boiling.
This oven uses Even-Heat True Convection technology, which has a bow-tie fan design that produces flawless results to ensure an even circulation and distribution of heat within the oven. This oven is built with Aqualift, a self-cleaning feature, that cleans the oven and eliminates odors from food spills in less than an hour by merely spraying clean water. It also maintains a closed-door temperature below 200°F.
Durability
Due to the huge power potential of the burner elements, this oven has a very high boiling range. Its structural combination of metal and glass makes sure it cools easily and is never too hot to touch, while its stainless steel makes it very easy to clean and rust-resistant.
Customer reviews
Most customers are generally impressed by the overall quality of this slide-in range. They love that the finishing is beautiful and has a premium look. They also note with approval the ease in operating the digital controls and its efficient heating.
The main negative feedback from customers is a failure of the fit system guarantee because the dimensions of the range do not fit into the specified kitchen cut-out space. However, they also note that the front end panels seem to overheat at high temperatures, and a lot of noise is produced during use. Its warranty does not cover chippings to the finish and damages to the cooktop. Also, the Aqualift cleaning feature has not been optimized to perform as guaranteed by the manufacturer So, all in all, it’s not a perfect range, but it still gets the job done.
Pros
- Fine finishing
- Sleek style
- Easy to operate
Cons
- Quite expensive
- Small cooking surfaces
- Poor Aqualift cleaning performance
- Small baking drawer
- A lot of noise during use
✔️ 30-Inch 5 Burner Dual Fuel Double Oven Convection Range
Design
This beautiful slide-in dual-fuel range is a KitchenAid 5 burner range sized 30-inches. It has a body build of both metal and glass and comes with a metal handle and in a single color variant: stainless steel. It meets the requirements of even the most demanding chefs with a flawless design of a combination of a gas cooking surface with an embedded electric oven. It can be used for both residential and commercial purposes and, with its combination of professional style and sleek finishing, is an outstanding addition to any kitchen. It has dual ovens, one on top and another on the bottom.
It has a storage drawer with 3 racks (1 upper and 2 lower) and 7 storage racks for heavy-duty burdens. Its internal color is blue with a conventional oven cooking system primarily for boiling, roasting, and baking. The oven control is an electronic touch-type located at the back guard, and there is a single incandescent light inside.
The oven uses a single fan element for a conventional distribution of heat within the oven. The total storage capacity of the oven is 6.7 cubic feet, which provides enough room to cook large quantities or multiple dishes at the same time. The cook-top surface of this model is stainless steel.
Performance
Located at the front of the range, the cooking knobs are made of metal and control gas burners that are ignited electronically without any need for an external flame. The center rear burner has a power of 7350 BTU (7.75 MJ), the left rear element burner has a power of 5000 BTU (5.28 MJ), and the right front element burner has a power of 10,000 BTU (10.55 MJ).
This KitchenAid gas range uses a sealed burner for the left-side front and rear burners. The cooktop controls are also located at the front of this range. It has two (2) hidden bake pads with an electrical power of 2000 watts each.
From boiling to simmering, the vast range of power provided by these burners makes it suitable for a dynamic range of cooking. The additional compartment uses electrical heating while the burners on the top of the range use gas for fuel.
This oven uses Easy-Convect technology that produces flawless results to ensure an even circulation and distribution of heat within the oven. This oven also has an Even-Heat Electric griddle that provides exceptional cooking performance with an easy-to-clean surface.
This oven is built with Aqualift, a self-cleaning feature, that cleans the oven and eliminates odors from food spills in less than an hour by merely spraying clean water. It also maintains a closed-door temperature below 200°F.
With embedded steam racks inside the oven, your cooking is enhanced with additional moisture on the inside of the oven. This range is also equipped with intelligent convection settings that provide even baking results –with an even browning–on every rack and faster roasting times for meats, decreasing the time needed to get exceptional results (similar to outdoor grilling) and the time until you can enjoy your cooking!
Its touch-screen control is now made of glass and is more intuitive and easy-to-use than ever.
Durability
Due to the huge power potential of the burner elements, this oven has a very high boiling range. Its structural combination of metal and glass makes sure it cools easily and is never too hot to touch, while its stainless steel makes it very easy to clean and rust-resistant. In addition, the electrical heating of the extra compartment makes it more scalable.
Downside
The downside of this KitchenAid double oven range is that it does not have a “hot surface” indicator light or a heating “ON” indicator light, of which the exclusion of both poses a safety risk. Also, there is no auto-ignition feature, which presents the potential for a gas leak when there is any extinguishing of the flames while the knob controls allow for a release of gas.
Customer reviews
Most customers are generally impressed by the overall quality of this dual-fuel slide-in range. Most customers note with appreciation that there is an additional burner and an electrical griddle that can also be fueled with gas during outdoor events, as well as the range’s smooth dials that are easy to control.
The main negative feedback is that there is a lot of noise produced during operation, and, due to their need for electricity, the burners on top do not work during a power outage.
Pros
- A beautiful and functional range
- Easy to understand
- Sleek style
- Indoor and Outdoor use
Cons
- Poor Aqualift cleaning performance
- A lot of noise during use
Categories of Kitchenaid Ranges
Designed to meet the needs of small and large-scale residential and commercial kitchens, KitchenAid ranges come in various sizes and fall under various categories. The type of each range depends on a number of factors like available space, energy sources, and how it will be used by the consumer.
Freestanding Ranges
The most common and most easily available range from KitchenAid is the Free-standing Range. They are the closest range to a stove. They are immediately kitchen-ready, do not require any additional woodwork, and come with their own finishing. They are extremely flexible and can be situated between kitchen cabinets or as a free-standing standalone.
There are 2 major energy source options for free-standing ranges: gas and electric, both of which offer a variety of features depending on the consumer’s energy preference. Some freestanding ranges include dual-energy sources so that the consumer gets a more precise and consistent cook from both the gas and electric oven.
There is another option of freestanding ranges that uses electromagnetic induction to deliver a fast cook up with simmering heat. This option transfers electromagnetic current directly to the pot in the form of heat, thereby eliminating the need to first ignite a burner before heating the pot.
Slide-In Ranges
After free-standing ranges, slide-in ranges are the second most common option of kitchen range. They allow the user a seamless visibility of the backsplash without first having to look at the backguard. The slide-in range has its controls at the front with the burners, but it is wider than a free-standing range and presents a better aesthetic view.
Just like free-standing models, slide-in ranges are mostly 30” in width, which allows them to fit into regular kitchen alcoves. Despite this common feature, free-standing ranges are specifically designed to stand alone (hence “free-standing”) while slide-in ranges are meant to fit into a kitchen alcove. Hence, slide-in ranges do not have as good of a finishing on their sides as do freestanding ranges.
Most designs allow for an additional 2” on the top of the range to be seamlessly congruent with the top of a kitchen cabinet. Since small cooking wastes and crumbs cannot slide down either side of the range like they can with the free-standing option,this 2” addition to the range provides another benefit of an easy cleaning.
Finally, the slide-in option is usually at a higher price than the free-standing option, even though there are not many different features between the two. Slide-in ranges are easier to clean and have a better style than free-standing ranges, and, depending on configurations, there is more effort required to set them up compared to free-standing options.
Double Oven Ranges
Double oven ranges are a combination of two ovens with equal or different capacities in either an upper-lower orientation or a left-right oven orientation. This type of range gives the user the ability to make the most out of any given range by letting the user cook multiple dishes at a time.
When compared with free-standing and slide-in options, these ranges come at a much higher price. This expense is a result of a higher capacity, a larger general body build, and a more durable finishing. Like free-standing and slide-in options, double oven ranges also come in a variety of energy sources. Some models are fueled by gas or electricity, and others have a combination of both.
This kind of range is offered in both free-standing and slide-in options, and both oven compartments can operate simultaneously at different temperatures.
Gas Ranges
Gas ranges are more commonly used because of the availability of its fuel: liquefied petroleum gas or any other inflammable gas. LPG is an abundant product, and, so, is readily available. Gas ranges are, therefore, more cost and energy-effective than electric ranges.
Gas ranges have served as an alternative to more conventional fuels, such as coal. They come with burners and control knobs that limit the flow of gas into the burner according to the level of heat or flame required by the user.
Gas ranges are designed with low heat burners, high heat burners, or a combination of both. They also come in free-standing, slide-in, or double oven range options.
Gas ranges are not limited by the availability of electricity, and, so, they are more efficient especially in areas with a poor electricity supply. Also, gas ranges generally have higher temperatures than electric ranges, and pose a risk of fire outbreaks from gas leaks. As they are more prone to damages from wear and tear, this range option requires more maintenance.
Electric Ranges
KitchenAid Electric ranges operate using electricity. They can be either free-standing, slide-in, or double oven ranges. It uses an integrated device that is electrically powered to heat its burners. These ranges are easy to maintain and operate.
Over the years, electric ranges have served as a sustainable replacement for gas ranges. The amount of electricity allowed to flow through the coils determines how hot the burners become. The amount of electric current allowed to go through the coils to the burner is usually controlled by a thermostat which can either be digital or analog.
Electric ranges are preferrable to gas ranges because of safety and cost. The risk of fire outbreaks due to gas leaks is completely eliminated. However, electric ranges are limited to the availability, quality, and cost of electricity.
Induction Ranges
Induction ranges use electromagnetic technology, which provides for rapid heating. An electromagnetic field is created below the range surface –usually made of glass–and an electromagnetic current is delivered to the surface, which results in heat.
This eliminates the use of external heating, such as gas or electricity. It also removes the need for burners as the heat is transferred directly to the surface of the cookware.
The heat generated from induction ranges does not produce a flame or a glow, but your food will broil, bake, simmer, and do just about everything an electric range can do within a shorter time frame.
However, users will require the right cookware to be able to use this range. Due to their magnetic properties, the necessary pots and pans are usually labeled “induction compatible”. Heat can be controlled using analog or digital methods.
Conclusion
KitchenAid provides a variety of options for both indoor and outdoor ranges for residential and commercial purposes. While they provide a fleet of ranges, it is important for customers to make a decision prior to purchase based on the following considerations:
- Fuel
- Storage capacity
- Controls
- Count features
- Warranty
- Budget
- Available space
These kitchen wares make your kitchen beautiful and guarantee you a wonderful time. With our KitchenAid ranges review, you’re sure to make the right decision.
