Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2013, Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019. Wolf has an edge over Miele on low simmering.
Have already spent money on repairs and it continues to have ignition problems and turns off after lighting its so freaking anno, Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2014. We are very disappointed and upset. After all, peer reviews are a critical part of any scientific process. They could at least undo the tarnish to what is otherwise a stellar reputation. Here is why: We feel it is our responsibility to repair your appliances after you buy them. Have had this cooktop for almost 10 years and it had issues from almost form the beginning. With this fast heat comes equally fast boiling abilities: the two front dual-ring burners were able to boil six cups of water in about five minutes.
Over 30,000 people have read a Yale Guide. Additionally, Thermador users often comment that the star-shaped burners covers are harder to clean than normal circular burner covers, but for those who want evenly distributed heat, the trade-off may be worth it. Its junk. The Thermador SGSX365TS gas cooktop is the successor to the popular Thermador SGSX365FS gas cooktop, and it does the Thermador name proud.
For example, we have to light the burners with a match as Miele was unable to fix it under warranty. It is lightly used as it is in a vacation home that also has a wood cookstove which is the primary stove. 5 Min. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. The GE Café CGP9536SLSS gas cooktop beautifully balances function, form, and features. Expensive and horrible. The cooktop was easy to clean, but the cast iron grates must be washed by hand. I will agree that the machining of the gas parts is very good, probably done in Italy. Miele must use a simmer plate in order to achieve the perfect low simmering temperature. // ]]>. Reviews, That means that it requires a deeper countertop/cabinet cutout, but in return, it offers a professional, restaurant-inspired look. Given the apparent response from customer service reported elsewhere that is, unfortunately, wishful thinking. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. No labels, only icons. Wolf is best known for professional cooking equipment for restaurants and hotels. I'm going back to Thermador cooktops when we get rid of the Miele. On the other hand, the Miele cooktop has 2 power burners, which can also be viewed as an advantage to the real cooks out there. The burners ignite only occasionally and usually have to be lit with a lighter. For a one-of-a-kind cooktop that brings luxury looks and performance to your kitchen, look no further than the 36-inch Thermador SGSX365TS gas cooktop. And offerred no advice at all. My Miele cooktop is the most frustrating appliance I have ever owned. The worst ever!!!! As for the burners themselves, they are better at maintaining lower temperatures—on the lowest burner setting, each burner was able to hit temperatures cooler than 114°F, which is an impressive feat; this cooktop is perfect for simmering sauces or melting chocolate without burning it. The design of the Miele burners fits 5 pots and pans much easier than the Wolf. I use only soft cloths, Lysol Kitchen Cleaner to cut any dried grease and then a stainless steel cleaner to shine it up. If it looks substantial, we’ll gladly re-test a product to try and reproduce these results. The Viking Professional VGSU5366BSS hits all the high points: It has a matte stainless steel finish, continuous grates, and a three-year warranty. All igniters activate when any burner is turned on, giving us a symphony of tick-tick-ticking, even though no burners will light most of the time. Miele grates do move a bit when shaking thus making the stainless easier to scratch. However, we don’t love every product. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. hsjs.type = "text/javascript";hsjs.async = true;