Samsung 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Induction Range - FTQ307NWGX

Comments about Samsung 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Induction Range:

We've had our range for two years now. Actually, we've had four of them in that time due to service issues which may be the stove but are more likely due to the inability of the service people to accurately diagnose and repair the stove. The stove has been replaced three times in 18months, once for the SE error that popped up repeatedly (not really a malfunction just water on top of the controls but Samsung service didn't know that) and the second time because the replacement stove racks did not fit properly, the third time because the main burner would cut out periodically and go from high to half power. About a year on the current one and all is finally well. Get the extended warranty as Samsung service, while responsive, is not very competent and quick to just replace, but be aware that it covers only a single replacement so you have to buy it again after replacing the stove. But despite these problems, let me point out again that we love the range for cooking. The speed and control are excellent. For the most part we like the design with one glaring exception. It is really stupid to have a good chunk of valuable range top real estate devoted to a water sensitive touch pad. That means the burners are too close together and rear burners pushed right up against the backslash. And, inevitable splashes on the touch pad will shut the burners off until you repower the stove. My review may seem negative but we really do like the stove a lot. If Samsung would fix the design of the cooktop and upgrade the capabilities of their farmed out repair service it would be a stellar range.

Comments about Samsung 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Induction Range:

The convection oven is fantastic, however I would not recommend the induction cook top. The location of the "burners" are bad and placed too close together and too close to the back of the stove top. The sensitive touch controls take up too much of the surface and can be turned on or off when you lay a hot plate or a warm rag on them. The induction coils turn on and allow water to come to a boil but will not hold a sustained boil and do not detect pots all of the time (and I use the best ALL CLAD Stainless pots). They turn themselves off and will not always come back on. Samsung has bulletins out on these ranges for the problems but they will not fix them unless you complain enough. Wait until the technology is perfected or just get a hybrid gas/electric oven. I wish I had.

Comments about Samsung 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Induction Range:

The powerbost function heats up the pans fast. The heat levels are difficult to relate to temperatures, but once figured out, cooking is easier and faster without burning food or overheating pans. The convection oven is a great function. The timer and temperature alarms are at at tone and volume that can be heard by someone who has super bilateral high frequency hearing loss.

Comments about Samsung 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Induction Range:

We have had this range for almost 2 years, and I love it. It has the same instant response that gas has with none of the heat. Wonderful for smaller kitchens which often tend to heat up from gas. The red hot smooth top is eliminated, but still has the smooth top for easy cleanup. I love to impress guests by putting a paper towel under a pot and boiling water through the towel. It is awesome to not have to worry about a superheated cooktop or leaving the gas on accidently. If you take the pot away and forget to turn off the control, an error message comes up and the range ceases to heat, since it needs the pan to heat. Great technology. I love the large oven and use mostly the convection for baking. It bakes 5 loaves of bread, or three 18x24 pans of cookies at the same time. Stuff comes out great. I also adjust the heat up 25 degrees to defeat the auto lowering of temp. I live at high altitude and that may be part of it. The fan noise is a minor annoyance but goes off automatically before it really bugs me. I don't consider it a big deal. Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Comments about Samsung 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Induction Range:

The over is very good - temperature is true, the window is big as is the oven - can't wait for Thanksgiving!! My favorite feature bar non is the induction cooktop - WOW I wish we had switched to induction years ago - what a GREAT way to cook - total temperature control and very quick. This induction oven is a fantastic appliance - can't say enough good things about it.

Comments about Samsung 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Induction Range:

and I am so happy with this decision. My mom has the traditional smooth top and it was okay, but this is great! I like the controls for the cooktop being close to the front. The size of the burners works great for what I need. I had been making sure that all pans would work when I got it and they do. I haven't used the oven part, but I am sure I will adjust.

Comments about Samsung 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Induction Range:

We just moved into a new home (new to us) and have replaced 25 year old appliances. While shopping for a new washer and dryer, the salesman introduced us to induction cooking. We decided that we would enjoy the features afforded by this type of cooking. We have had it about three weeks and are loving it. I love the way that the cooktop can be locked so that it can be used when extra space is needed. We love this range.

Comments about Samsung 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Induction Range:

Induction cooktop rocks. Takes some getting used to, but far superior to radiant electric. Similar to gas cooking. Maybe even better. Like the burner controls on front top. Don't need to reach over whatever is cooking. Quality and performance is superb.

Comments about Samsung 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Induction Range:

Best of all the products together in one to make this an awesome induction range!!!

Comments about Samsung 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Electric Induction Range:

So far so good , I am not cooking much,just few times I use it was a pleasure , Is easy to clean and it looks GREAT , the only think that I think they need to to a better job are the cooling fans ... a little nosy but if you ignore that is all good lol.