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This Samsung slide-in range is designed to fit seamlessly with your kitchen cabinets. Its intuitive programmable controls are built into the front, giving your cooktop a clean look.The oven features dual True Convection system and can be used either as a large single oven or split into two ovens with individual temperature controls.
Posted by: NJrangeman
from Northern NJ
Gender:Male
Age:25-34
Verified Purchase:Yes
We needed a new range and had been set on a slide in. We previously had a freestanding LP range, but when we redid our kitchen we prepped for the day of an electric slide in. Because of our prep, installation was literally hooking up the electric cord to the range, leveling the unit to our counter, installing the anti-tip bracket, and pushing it into place.
We looked at every range on the market from $1000 clearance units to $4000 units. In the end we narrowed it down to this Samsung and a comparable KA. All the other ranges were disqualified because of build quality or design. Many had plastic, others were flimsy, a lot had both. Even more expensive units had poor design features. The KA we considered was stronger built but had less features. The finish was noticeably nicer, but the unit was basic and only a single oven. The reason we went with the Samsung was partly due to the duo oven capability, which is nice. The build is acceptable, but the unit is a little flimsier than the KA we liked. The trade off is that we have more features on the Samsung. I am fairly confident though that if one day one of my children decides to pull out the warming drawer and stand in it that it will be damaged, where the KA I am fairly certain I could have stood in myself.
The Samsung heats faster than our 20 yr old LP range for what that is worth and it cooks food very consistently. One thing to note is that the top half of the duo flex system does not offer a bake setting simply because there is no burner under the food. This is not listed in any literature easily available. The top does offer convection bake which is a great performer, but you will need to learn how to adjust for convection cooking. I use it all the time with great results. My wife can not be bothered so she refuses to use the top. Having a dual range is sort of pointless if you always have to go to the very bottom to cook.
The end result is that the range looks good, is better built than many on the market, and offers advanced features. It cooks well also. The price is in line with comparables. We would likely purchase this range again if needed. We do have our fingers crossed to some degree because getting Samsung parts can be time consuming and difficult sometimes. Our fridge has been 6 yrs flawless knock on wood, but our washing machine they spent 3 times the original price on repairs and it still has issues. American brands often will simply replace a unit instead of repair. It is our experience that Samsung or at least the warranty holder of our washer had the policy to repair when physically possible regardless of time or cost. We were without a washer for 6 weeks during one breakdown because the part was on a ship coming from the other side of the world. Either way I have gotten off track, but this is part of our consideration. We still went with the Samsung. At the time of our purchase there was a nationwide shortage of the unit and Best Buy was the only group on the East Coast that even had the unit. So by default they got the sale. The price was fair and the service was fine. We would recommend both.
We looked at every range on the market from $1000 clearance units to $4000 units. In the end we narrowed it down to this Samsung and a comparable KA. All the other ranges were disqualified because of build quality or design. Many had plastic, others were flimsy, a lot had both. Even more expensive units had poor design features. The KA we considered was stronger built but had less features. The finish was noticeably nicer, but the unit was basic and only a single oven. The reason we went with the Samsung was partly due to the duo oven capability, which is nice. The build is acceptable, but the unit is a little flimsier than the KA we liked. The trade off is that we have more features on the Samsung. I am fairly confident though that if one day one of my children decides to pull out the warming drawer and stand in it that it will be damaged, where the KA I am fairly certain I could have stood in myself.
The Samsung heats faster than our 20 yr old LP range for what that is worth and it cooks food very consistently. One thing to note is that the top half of the duo flex system does not offer a bake setting simply because there is no burner under the food. This is not listed in any literature easily available. The top does offer convection bake which is a great performer, but you will need to learn how to adjust for convection cooking. I use it all the time with great results. My wife can not be bothered so she refuses to use the top. Having a dual range is sort of pointless if you always have to go to the very bottom to cook.
The end result is that the range looks good, is better built than many on the market, and offers advanced features. It cooks well also. The price is in line with comparables. We would likely purchase this range again if needed. We do have our fingers crossed to some degree because getting Samsung parts can be time consuming and difficult sometimes. Our fridge has been 6 yrs flawless knock on wood, but our washing machine they spent 3 times the original price on repairs and it still has issues. American brands often will simply replace a unit instead of repair. It is our experience that Samsung or at least the warranty holder of our washer had the policy to repair when physically possible regardless of time or cost. We were without a washer for 6 weeks during one breakdown because the part was on a ship coming from the other side of the world. Either way I have gotten off track, but this is part of our consideration. We still went with the Samsung. At the time of our purchase there was a nationwide shortage of the unit and Best Buy was the only group on the East Coast that even had the unit. So by default they got the sale. The price was fair and the service was fine. We would recommend both.
What's great about it: Cooks well, easy to use
What's not so great: Cooktop hard to keep clean
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
3
Features
4
Performance
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