What's this? This is based on oven capacity, cooktop speed and simmer performance, and oven baking, broiling, and self-cleaning performance. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Approximate retail price:
$2,399.00
Summary:This Electrolux slide-in gas range has the following: • 4 surface burners • Among surface burners, 2 high-powered burner(s). • Convection oven mode. • Grates: Cast iron, continuous. • Slide-in style range. • Warming drawer. • Touchpads for setting oven temperature.
The Electrolux EW30GS65GW is part of the kitchen range
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas range
models like the EW30GS65GW are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Cooktop high:
This reflects how quickly the most powerful burner could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3-quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.
Cooktop low:
This reflects the gentlest burner's ability to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful burner to its lowest flame 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 upper-midlevel brand offers cooking appliances priced between $1,500 and $2,500. The cooking line includes gas, electric, and dual-fuel ranges. The Electrolux name is new to the U.S. market, but has been used in Europe for more than 70 years. The appliances feature a modern design and touch glass controls.
Electrolux also has the high-end Icon line, with most cooking appliances priced at $4,000 and $6,000 each. The line includes gas, electric, and dual-fuel ranges. The line promotes innovation, performance, and flexibility with premium features at premium prices. Icon appliances are sold through independent appliance retailers.
High-power burners The number of surface cooking burners rated at over 11,000 Btu/hr., maximum. High-power burners are good for quickly heating large quantities, searing, and other high-temperature cooking. Some also perform well on low-heat tasks (when turned to their low setting). Mainstream ranges typically have one or two high-power burners. Pro-style ranges often have four.
High-power burners
2
Medium-power burners The number of surface cooking burners with maximum output ratings over 6,500 Btu/hr but not more than 11,000 Btu/hr. Though they don't offer top speed and power, medium-power burners can generally handle all cooking tasks.
Medium-power burners
1
Low-power burners The number of surface cooking burners with maximum output ratings of 6,500 Btu/hr or less (sometimes called simmer burners). These are intended for delicate tasks such as sauces.
Low-power burners
1
Number of cooktop burners Total number of individual cooktop burners.
Number of cooktop burners
4
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 offer two same-sized ovens, or 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
Yes
Stainless steel available Many new mainstream ranges come with stainless steel trim or offer a stainless-trim version for an additional $200 or so. Many pro-style ranges (brands such as Viking, DCS, and GE Monogram, among others) have full stainless-steel construction.
What huge deception. Heat loss on high output burner makes it useless; takes at least 15 to 20 minutes to boil 4 cups of water.Had to change mother board twice in the fist six months. Temperature probe does not work even after changing mother board. Clock can't keep time... oven door does not stay half open and can stay hardly closed creating a loss of heating capacity; a night mare that we are just about to throw out of the window...If you buy extended warraty is a must...
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By gravott
from Billings, Montana
1.0
unreliable product
2/8/2013
Pros
Attractive Design
Cons
Unreliable Performance
Best Uses
Comment:
This range is very unreliable. This is the electric version, not the gas. I feel the heat is affecting the electronics. Started having issues as soon as the warranty expired. Have replaced the glass panel control assembly and the electronic oven control board and the triac board which controls the oven lights and the fans. The last board lasted 3 weeks and is out again. When each board goes bad the unit is unusable until parts are ordered and put in which took 5 weeks for the oven control board. when they go out either the unit continously beeps or the oven lights will not go out until the unit is uplugged. Could have bought a new range for the amount of money spent on repairs and Electrolux is virtualy NO help. They will gladly set up another service technician to come out and charge for more repairs but offer no other assistance as far as checking product history to investigate if this is a flawed design or lemon unit or if it is a isolated incident so I assume it is common. By their reactions and comments I get the impression this is a common issue they deal with. Definately not worth the money.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By paso57
from Paso Robles, CA
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
A quality product with space age design
1/24/2011
Pros
Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
Heats Up Quickly
High-Powered Burners
Large Surface Area
Cons
Best Uses
Baking
Heavy Usage
Comment:
Both husband and wife cook and bake, so the range gets a lot of use. So far we are very pleased with both design and performance.