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(More customer reviews)This oven has pros and cons...
Cons- cheap handles, incorrect label on gas shut off (took a lot of frustration before we realized the instructions were upside down), only comes with the propane converter hex nuts for 4 of the six burners and though we ordered and paid for the other two in October we still haven't gotten them (boo, Danby!), front foot (cosmetic part only) came broken (does not bear the actual weight of the range, so we super glued it back in place and you can't even see the repair seam), shipped idiotically with the entire weight of the burner covers on the base of the oven and bent it (popped back out into shape easily enough), instructions are not very clear, came with a piece we STILL don't know what the heck is for...it's not in the instructions at all...
I know. That is a LOT of cons (mostly on the installation). Now...
Pros- Two sizes of burners and their different BTUs give excellent flexibility you don't find on a lot of stove tops, oven capacity is extremely large, temp on oven is true and accurate, easy to clean (even around the burners themselves!), and price...you CANNOT beat it.
Overall: What sold us on this particular range was the price. We have a large family and not a lot of extra cash. When our old stove started belching propane flames halfway to the ceiling, we took it as a sign we had to get a new one! We looked at Home Depot and Sears and had sticker shock. Looking around online, we came here and saw this oven. I challenge you to find any other 6-burner range for even close to this price. The best we found in this price range was a small, 4-burner, lower BTU "America" brand one at Home Depot...and they charged for delivery and installation on top of the $499 price tag. I can tell you for a fact that the quality of that one was much lower than this...the sheet metal popped when we opened the door of it in Home Depot and the saleswoman tried to talk us into one that was $400 more. Yikes!
Also, I have been pleasantly surprised with the level of propane we've been using. I think the combo of the smaller burners and larger burners tips the scale for this aspect. It uses way less propane for stovetop cooking than our old range did (even before the ghastly flames of doom problem). I HIGHLY reccommend using the smaller burners for any pot that's 2 qt or smaller, and save the larger burners for large stock pots and deep frying.
Would this be my dream oven? If I had unlimited funds I'd have a pro kitchen...ahh...to dream. No. This is NOT my "dream" oven. However, five stars all the way for 6 burner range that's actually affordable, works better than our old range, costs LESS to run, and has already helped me make some great food for my family.
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The Danby 30 Inch Gas Range with Electronic Ignition has 4 sealed burners, stainless appearance, 2 oven racks, cast iron grates & burner lids. Other features of the gas range are manual clean, anti-spillage system, large back splash, push & turn safety knobs, broiler door, glass door window, oven light, timer & electric clock, and leveling legs. The gas range ships with a LP conversion kit, measures 30 W x 25 6/16 D x 44 12/16 H and has a 18 month parts & labor in-home warranty.
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