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ELECTRICCOOKING BUYING

GUIDE

A step-by-step guide to find the right electric cooking products for your home project

Published by Yale Appliance + Lighting

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Electric cooking is transforming, especially at the high end with the emergence of induction technology.

This guide will provide general information to help you understand some of the basics of electric cooking.

This guide has evolved into the Basics of Electric Cooking and we have featured Induction, Wall Ovens, Speed+ Steam Ovens with their own guides.

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Overview

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What’s NewWe discuss new innovations in electric

cooking products

Induction CookingInduction cooking has many benefits over traditional electric

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Table of ContentsClick the circles to move between sections

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Electric Cooking ProductsWe discuss the different product

categories available

How to BuyHow to choose the right cooking products for your home

About YaleFamily owned and operated since

1923

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WHAT’S NEWWe discuss new innovations in electric cooking products

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Black Stainless

Black Stainless is a different, darker hue from stainless. Its a beautiful new finish. However, it is an oxidized coating and can peel leaving the shinier stainless underneath.

Champagne and Matte Black

Bronze has been a popular finish in kitchen and bath for years. Samsung has the closest match in their Champagne and Matte Black series.

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New Appliance Finishes

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White

White was the original high-end finish 30 years ago. GE Cafe and Miele have a new contemporary spin on white.

Other Finishes (Colors)

BlueStar and La Cornue have the most custom colors, but most of their products are gas. In electric, look at Fisher Paykel and Bertazzoni for a limited amount of custom colors like red, white and black

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New Appliance Finishes

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Frigidaire will be debuting induction ranges below $999 in 2017.

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Lower Prices for Induction

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We will be showing you the differences between freestanding and slide-in ranges. New front control ranges combine the look of a slide-in with the ease of installation of a freestanding range.

GE, Samsung, Jenn-Air, Bosch and Electrolux have already manufactured this type of range.

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Front Control Ranges

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Smart is the future of how you will buy appliances in the future. Right now, Smart technology is basic.

You can control your stove remotely by changing the temperature or turning on or off. Some have Alexa capability where you can talk to your range as well.

The most committed brands to Smart technology are Samsung, GE, and Jenn-Air.

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Smart Appliances

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After years of battling Apple in electronics, Samsung brings innovation and upscale design to appliances.

Look at their Wi-Fi enabled cooktop with the “Virtual Flame” LED lights so you know it’s on.

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Samsung

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Induction is faster than the hottest pro-gas unit along with a much lower simmer.

However, a pro-gas unit has a grill, griddle, and French top capability.

Induction is more child safe and needs less venting as well.

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Induction Vs. Professional Gas

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INDUCTION COOKING

Induction cooking has many benefits over traditional electric cooking

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Induction is magnetic heat. The cooktop heats the pan directly, not the glass and then the cooktop. The magnets excite the metal in the pan and the pan cooks the food.

Induction is in fact faster than the hottest professional range and 30% more efficient with less venting.

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Induction

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The Science of Induction Cooking

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Benefits of Induction Cooking

• Fastest to boil• Lowest and instantaneous simmer• Less venting required• Child safe (cooktop has to sense pans to turn on)

Available in cooktop, freestanding ranges and slide-in ranges.

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Induction

The Best Induction Cooktops

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COOKING PRODUCTS

We discuss the different cooking categories available

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Freestanding ranges have finished sides and can be placed anywhere in the kitchen.

They do not require countertops on both sides to hide the unfinished sides, unlike a slide-in.

90% of the ranges sold in the U.S. are freestanding and are less expensive than slide-ins or hybrid types.

Available in 20”, 24” 30” and 40” wide/

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Freestanding Ranges

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Best Electric / Induction Ranges

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Electric ranges range from $300 to $2,499. Below are features adding additional costs and their explanation.

• Smooth top or coil top• Self-cleaning oven• Convection (fan forced heat for more even heat)• Different sized elements and bridge burners offer more even heat for oblong pans• Warming drawers keep food warm up to 2 hours• Induction cooking is faster, safer• Double oven ranges

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Freestanding Ranges

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Slide-in ranges have the controls on the front. They sit on top of the countertops and give your kitchen a built-in look without breaking the bank.

They are also easy to clean, because there are no gaps between the counter and range.

The main advantage is seeing your backsplash without looking at the stoves back.

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Slide-In Ranges

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VIDEO: Slide-In Ranges

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Slide-in ranges are only available in 30” width. They are more costly with prices starting at $1,500.

Options follow the pattern of a freestanding with convection, bigger elements, 5th burners, warming drawer, double oven and induction.

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Slide-In Ranges

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Slide-In vs. Freestanding Range

To review, a freestanding range has a back control panel and slide-in range has no back panel and shows off more of the backsplash.

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Differences Between Slide-In and Freestanding Ranges

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Hybrid ranges look like slide-ins, but they are installed like freestanding units. They have the clean look, but can be installed in an existing 30” wide opening.

Hybrids are ideal replacement ranges because they don’t require any cabinet or countertop cutting like a slide-in.

The main difference between hybrid and slide-in ranges is that hybrids have a seam between the counter and range so it’s not as easy to clean.

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Front Control Ranges

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Front control is produced to fit into a 30-inch spot without cabinet and countertop modification.

A slide-in is designed to be built into a space. It is easier to clean because there are no seams on either side. You would have to modify your space to fit a slide-in.

Unless you have a contractor available and are willing to spend some extra money, front controls are for existing spaces. Slide-ins are better for new construction. Many brands have both, so be sure before you take delivery.

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Front Control Vs. Slide-In Ranges

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Electric cooktops are made out of smooth ceran glass. They is made to sit flush on the countertop.

Cooktops are available in 12”, 15”, 24”, 36” with 30” being the most popular.

Induction cooktops have become popular with lower prices and improved technology.

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Cooktops

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Look at the cooktops with larger burners and bridge burners like Jenn-Air or Bosch for faster cooking on bigger/oblong pots.

Thermador has an unbelievable model where the whole top is a burner.

Miele just introduced an induction burner over 7,700 watts or 50% greater than the best power burner.

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Cooktops

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The Best Induction Cooktops

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Wall ovens have finally entered the 21st century with some great features like iPhone inspired controls, steam and speed cooking.

Available sizes are 24”, 27”, 36” with 30” being the most popular. Single or double oven options available.

We dedicate a whole buying guide to wall ovens.

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Wall Ovens

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Free Wall Oven Buying Guide

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Miele M-Touch Wolf M-Series DacorDiscovery

Jenn-Air Culinary Center

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Wall OvensLook at Miele, Wolf, Dacor and Jenn-Air for some really intuitive technology

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HOW TO BUYHow to choose the right cooking products for your home

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It depends on each application and your preference.

Ironically, the first questions should be style. Do you want a slide-in, front control or freestanding range?

Then you should understand whether you want electric or induction.

After that, pick your top features:

• 5th burner• Convection• Warming drawer• Double oven

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How to Buy

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We always recommend to wait for the better manufacturer rebate programs. prices could be 10-35% off. The best days are:

• Black Friday• Labor Day• July 4th• Memorial Day• Presidents Day

You should also consider packages to maximize your rebates. You will save more by buying your whole kitchen rather than buying a piece at a time.

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When To Buy An Electric Range

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Buy where you’re comfortable

There are tons of stores and products, but a limited number of consumers. Check review sites like Yelp, CitySearch, Google and the Better Business Bureau before you purchase.

Remember, any store can sell an appliance; the biggest issues are shipping and service.

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Wisdom of Crowds

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Appliance Delivery Checklist

Our free checklist will help you avoid a delivery nightmare. At the end, you will know what to ask from your local, national, or box store appliance dealer.

Delivery is one of the biggest causes for your dissatisfaction. You need to be prepared.

In the Delivery Checklist you’ll learn:

• How to choose a dealer with a first class delivery experience• Which questions to ask to spot a quality delivery team• The importance of online reviews to help your appliance

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Get the Free Appliance Delivery Checklist

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ABOUT USProud to be family owned and operated since 1923.

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Browse our two 15,000 sq. ft.

showrooms guided by our sales staff with 269 years of

combined experience

Delivery

We bring the products right into your home, not just to the curb. Every delivery includes

removal of the old appliance

Install

Our professional install team can hook

up your new dishwasher or re-

configure your cabinets to accept a

new wall oven

Service

20 service techs on the road every day backed by our Yale Warranty. Service is

the largest department at Yale

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Yale has been based in Boston for over 90 years and operates three showrooms; in Boston, Framingham, and Hanover. We operatethe largest independent service and repair department in New England with 60 people and 35 service technicians. Our sales staff hasan average of 7 years experience, and our staff chef can help you learn to use your new appliances.

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