Customer Reviews for KitchenAid Architect Series II 30 in. 4.1 cu. ft. Slide-In Gas Range with Self-Cleaning Convection Oven in Stainless Steel

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Moved into new house a little over a year ago and needed to purchase a new stove. We decided to upgrade to a gas range. This stove has been a disappointment from day one. We have had to have it repaired twice leaving long periods in the winter months without the use of the oven. The burners are extremely slow and takes twices as long to cook anything. I would never recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are NOT professionals BUT I am a serious home baker and we are real cooks; we don't buy appliances for looks. This appliance is powerful and durable - an excellent buy for the price range. The controls are well-placed and mostly easy to use. We haven't used all the features. Only minor complaint - we are going to have recalibrate the oven temp - it's definitely "low". Cleaning the interior-most part of the burners is not easy and currently I am approaching Kitchen Aid about replacing the rings on the biggest burner due to some pre-mature wear. Overall though... highly recommended.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this before the holidays and have been disappointed.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After quite a bit of research, my husband & I decided on this range. Since our old range was quite basic and had a very uneven oven, this is a HUGE step up with a lot more features. Now that we've used this range a couple weeks, we are very happy with it! Since the on-line reviews were mixed, I was skeptical. What really sold me on it was being in the appliance store & having a customer tell me it's the stove she bought and how much she LOVES it! The burners offer a great variety of cooking temperatures, and I love the smooth grate top for easily sliding pots around. I used the oven to bake a pie, which turned out perfectly. I just tried the convection oven with the probe which took the guess work out of roasting a delicious chicken. The warming drawer is very handy when preparing a big meal. The one feature I've been warned not to use on this range is the sef-cleaning oven due to the high heat possibly causing damage. I decided all the other features make up for this flaw, so I'll scrug the oven by hand.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a replacement upgrade from a previous Kitchenaid range. The convection is quick and the instructions are clear. I see this as a real help with all areas of cooking. Bought a wok for the stovetop conversion. Highly recommended.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased this stove about a month ago and have enjoyed it very much. It is so very easy to keep clean. I like the burner selections as they make cooking multiple dishes at the same time very easy. Nice spacious oven and wonderful warming drawer.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very happy with the look of this range. I love that there is no back to it. Also the cast iron top is great.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So happy I bought this range. Everything works as promised.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've only been in my home a short time, but I love using my new kitchenaid range. Its easy to use and has great features.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good features, like the convection feature. When fan bearings were bad, it sounded like an airplane taking off. Not usable for Thanksgiving or it would have cooked off the electronics. Lost oven use for 10 days for a new fan.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Almost a year now since this purchase. I am disappointed that I have to take the racks out to clean my oven. I had hoped to get away without the manual oven cleaning. also I find that the grates above the burners are very hard to keep clean. do you have any suggestions? never Had gas before and find cooking different, My pots seem to heat around the outside edges before the centre boils. it also takes longer to boil than on my old electric burners. I thought gas was supposed to be faster? on the whole I am happy with the product but would like you input if you can help with these issues. thanks. delise

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this as an upgrade to the builder appliances in June 2012. This range has worked really well and the oven temperature control is superb. I have never used another range that consistently cooks roasts perfectly.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The electronics are much improved over my previous Kitchenaid. Easy to program, easy to clean and beautiful to look at.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this a couple years ago and works great! Only problem was the main wiring harness ended up with a short in it and kept tripping the electrical breaker. Fixed with no issues quickly under warranty.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this in May and love all the features. My only issue is with the top grill. It is very difficult if not impossible to clean. Spills that happen while cooking cannot come out. I have tried every product and home remedy and they do not work. On my previous gas stove the grill was shiny and smooth and easy to clean. This type of grill should be offered as an option or upgrade.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this range last year and am so glad I did. It is one of the finishing touches to my house renovations and has added a touch of class to the whole kitchen.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The stove is awsome. Never had a gas stove and can't beleive how it works .

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our home came with a different Kitchenaid slide-in gas range( 2005) that had electrical problems (due to self cleaning glitch) and had to be monitored when baking, because of re-igniting issues. This new one is far superior...sleeker burner profile and with a warming oven I use regularly to warm plates. Love it !

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this stove. It heats up very quickly and cooks even.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this stove last spring and have enjoyed cooking with it. The heat control is nothing like an electric stove. It give you exactly what you want in order to achieve the results you want.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this stove a year ago and absolutely love it. Bakes and roasts perfectly every time, and using gas for the range is amazing. This is my first gas range and I am impressed.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Installed this unit in my house new 3 years ago and still look new. So easy to clean the stove top just wipe with a damp cloth. After all the spills I made it still look new.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very satisfied with product. Easy to clean and like the self cleaning oven.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We purchased this range because we were changing counter-tops and had always wanted a slide-in. Our previous 9 yr old Kitchen-aid gas stove had no problems, so naturally we purchased another. Unlike the other, this one gives off a lot of heat and is noisy (the fan is constantly on from preheat to shut-off) and the ignition gives a loud snap. I've been told this unit is efficient, but that's hard to believe... the temperature coming out of the vent is the same temperature as the oven setting with the fan running continuously. The grates are too heavy to lift easily. They'll eventually scuff the surface of the base. Spills do not clean up well on the grates and the base. The warming drawer is cheaply made. I'll certainly shop around the next time.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The range adds so much beauty and functionality to our kitchen. I never thought much about the warming drawer, but it has proved to be great for everything from biscuits and gravy to meat or vegetable warmth while completing the rest of the meal.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We got this range as part of a full kitchen remodel. We love having the controls on the front and the digital controls are really easy to use. The oven seems to heat accurately and thoroughly. We haven't used the convection feature yet, but will try it soon. I would definitely recommend this to a friend.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my second Kitchenaid gas stove, like the last one it is a great product and we have a Kitchenaid Dish Washer as well. Their products don't wear out seem to last forever.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the second time I have had this KitchenAid. range..last time it was a dual fuel which I would have preferred but it didn't come in white and I wanted white. So obviously it is a favorite! Really like it because I cook a lot with cast iron pans which is another reason I purchased this model. Looking forward to many years cooking and baking all sorts of good things to eat!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this stove a couple months ago. It looks nice, but the main problem is how far the grates are from the burners. It takes a long time to heat the food. Although the large burner is rated 4000 BTU higher than my old stove, it takes the same amount of time to boil water in the kettle. The second biggest burner takes a very long time to boil a pot of water, which makes it difficult to cook several large pots at the same time, even though the cook surface is very large. The oven seems to work well and the convection converter is a nice feature. The grate is split into only 2 pieces, which are heavy. My wife struggles to lift them off the stove to clean, and they don't fit flat in my sink. Overall, I'm not real pleased with the stove, and am even thinking of replacing it already.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have enjoyed using my new range. I especially like the various sizes of the "burners." The large dual one spreads out the heat under a large pot or pan very nicely .... much better than my old one.