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KitchenAid KERS206XWH

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$944.10 - $996.00

Summary: This KitchenAid freestanding electric smoothtop range has the following:
• 4 surface cooking elements
• Among surface elements, 2 high-powered element(s).
• Warming element on cooktop
• One or more expandable cooktop elements.
• Convection oven mode.
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.

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Type: 30-inch smoothtop electric ranges

About - KitchenAid KERS206XWH
The KitchenAid KERS206XWH is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the KERS206XWH are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cooktop high: This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3 quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil. Cooktop low: This reflects the ability of the lowest power element to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful element to its lowest setting to test its ability to hold a large pot of tomato sauce below a boil. Baking: This reflects the evenness of cookies and cakes in multi-rack baking tests.

About - KitchenAid KERS206XWH

The KitchenAid KERS206XWH is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the KERS206XWH are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cooktop high:: This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3 quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.
Cooktop low:: This reflects the ability of the lowest power element to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful element to its lowest setting to test its ability to hold a large pot of tomato sauce below a boil.
Baking:: This reflects the evenness of cookies and cakes in multi-rack baking tests.

About This Brand
This high-end brand sells a broad range of cooking appliances priced between $1,500 and $6,000. Its Architect Series II collection includes built-in wall ovens, electric, gas, and dual-fuel ranges, induction, gas, and electric cooktops, microwave-hood combination ovens and hoods, and a slow-cook warming drawer. Its pro-style ranges have convection and steam-assist technology.
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About This Brand

This high-end brand sells a broad range of cooking appliances priced between $1,500 and $6,000. Its Architect Series II collection includes built-in wall ovens, electric, gas, and dual-fuel ranges, induction, gas, and electric cooktops, microwave-hood combination ovens and hoods, and a slow-cook warming drawer. Its pro-style ranges have convection and steam-assist technology.

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Features & Specs - KitchenAid KERS206XWH
High-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 2,000 watts. On a smoothtop range, often one or more of the high-power elements is a dual element; you can choose the large element or a smaller element within the larger one for small pots. High-power elements	2
Medium-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 1,500 watts but not more than 2,000 watts. Medium-power elements	0
Low-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated from 1,200 to 1,500 watts not including warming-only elements, or those contained within larger expandable elements. Low-power elements	2
Convection mode Has a convection feature that uses a fan or two to circulate heated air, and sometimes an extra heating element. The convection mode can be turned off if you prefer conventional cooking. Convection mode	Yes
Double oven Double oven models have a second oven cavity. Most have a separate small oven above the main one complete with its own controls, door, window, oven light, slide-out rack, and self-clean function. While the upper oven offers easy access, the main oven is relatively low; you'll need to crouch to remove items from lower shelf positions. Other designs convert a single oven into two using a slide-in partition (though with a shared door.) Double oven	No
Cooking drawer Drawer below the main oven that can cook foods (up to a few inches high), as well as warm or heat serving bowls and plates. The cooking drawer has its own temperature control so can be set to cook a dish independent of the main oven. Foods must be lifted up out of the drawer (lacks a slide-out rack), and the drawer requires manual cleaning. Cooking drawer	No
Slide-in Slides between cabinets; unfinished exterior on the sides of the range. The edge of the cooktop overlaps the counter on each side and all controls are on front panel for a built-in look. Slide-in	No
Stainless steel available Many new mainstream ranges come with stainless steel trim or offer a stainless-trim version for an additional $200 or so. Stainless steel available	Yes
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Familyfunseeker

from

Toronto, Ont

1.0

What a LEMON! 5 Yr Warranty NOT ENOUGH

1/29/2013

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Clean

Cons

Condensation Leaks Out

Convectnbroil Uneven

Heats slowly

Imprecise Temp Control

Oven Glass Cracked 7x

Right Burner Slowto Heat

Right Burnersslow To Heat

Best Uses

Light Use Not Real Cooks

Comment:

Make sure you buy a 15 yr warranty. You'll need it! We have the slide-in 30 smoothtop electric range. We've had the oven door glass replaced 7 times in 15 yrs., the electronic control unit, the blower, the door seals, the rear venting piece. Temperature probe broke after 6 years. And the insurer for the warranty would not renew our 5year warranty plan! That tells it all!(Daily use 3x per day for family of 5; entertaining every wknd).

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Kitchenaid dishwashers are dangerous

from

Georgia

1.0

STAY AWAY FROM KITCHENAID APPLIANCES!!

3/7/2012

Pros

Cons

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

Comment:

I just had to replace my Kitchenaid dishwasher because the control panel kept burning out (burned out at least three times over two years). I learned that many others have had this experience with their Kitchenaid/Whirlpool dishwashers. There have been many reports of fires from this defect. Whirlpool/Kitchenaid refuses to acknowledge the problem. Please see the following web site for more info: http://kitchenaidfire.com/. I highly recommend that you stay away from all Kitchenaid/Whirlpool applicance.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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