AccessMyLibrary provides FREE access to over 30 million articles from top publications available through your library.

'Pro' doesn't deliver.(ranges, cooktops, and ovens)(Product/service evaluation)

Consumer Reports

| August 01, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Outsized stainless ranges from Thermador and Viking aren't the only pro-style appliances these days. Even wall ovens are moving upscale as other brands and gear climb the social ladder. But "pro" isn't necessarily a step up.

Kenmore's Pro series ranges and wall ovens mark the manufacturer's latest venture into high-end design, with stainless construction and chunky controls. Sears says its new line adapts "the most desirable qualities of professional kitchen appliances to perfectly suit home cooks at a price that is right." Two new models we tested performed well, though not without some repairs.

[ILLUSTRATION OMTIITED]

As for price,"right" ...

Related articles from newspapers, magazines, journals, and more
KENMORE PRO LINE MARKS PREMIUM ENTRY FOR SEARS.
Magazine article from: HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network Rudnick, Michael October 16, 2006 700+ words
...statement," she added. The Kenmore Pro line offers consumers...on the category, the Kenmore Pro could be 20 to 40 percent...single- and double-wall ovens, 30-inch and 36...throughout the country. The Kenmore Pro line, which launched...
Kenmore PRO(TM) Suite of Appliances at New England Home Show.
Press release article from: PR Newswire February 23, 2007 700+ words
...will see demonstrations of the new Kenmore PRO suite of appliances by Chef Adam Bufano...Reward Card worth up to $500*. The Kenmore PRO kitchen is the centerpiece of Sears...3/2) 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. The Kenmore PRO line, a professional style suite of...
Kenmore PRO(R) Suite of Appliances at Milwaukee Home Builders Expo.
Press release article from: PR Newswire January 5, 2007 700+ words
...will see demonstrations of the new Kenmore PRO suite of appliances by Chef Adam Bufano...Reward Card worth up to $500*. The Kenmore PRO kitchen is the centerpiece of Sears...Jan. 7 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Kenmore PRO line, a professional style suite of...
Revealing Survey From Kenmore PRO(TM) Uncovers That Couples Who Cook Together...
Press release article from: PR Newswire October 3, 2006 700+ words
...appliances. A recent survey developed by Kenmore PRO and relationship expert Dr. John Gray...are happily cooking together. The new Kenmore PRO line -- available in Sears stores and...things culinary and aesthetic, the Kenmore PRO line appeals to us both. We appreciate...
Sears Unveils Kenmore PRO(TM) Suite of Appliances at Portland Fall Home &...
Press release article from: PR Newswire October 2, 2006 700+ words
...Show will get a special preview of the Kenmore PRO suite of appliances that are landing...stores nationwide later this fall. The Kenmore PRO kitchen is the centerpiece of Sears...Marine Drive during the home show. The Kenmore PRO line, a professional style suite of...
Debut of Kenmore PRO(TM) Line Makes Professional Appliances Attainable for the...
Press release article from: PR Newswire April 21, 2006 700+ words
Sears Introduces Kenmore PRO(TM) Suite of Appliances at Kitchen...s leading appliance brand. The Kenmore PRO(TM) line, a new affordable...perspective. They want it all -- and Kenmore PRO delivers," explains Tina Settecase...
Debut of Kenmore PRO(TM) Line Makes Professional Appliances Attainable for the...
Press release article from: Business Wire April 21, 2006 700+ words
...America's leading appliance brand. The Kenmore PRO(TM) line, a new affordable, professional...perspective. They want it all -- and Kenmore PRO delivers," explains Tina Settecase...gourmet. It's a terrific value." The Kenmore PRO line is a first-of-its-kind offering...
Speedier cooktops and wall ovens.(Lab tests)(Product/service evaluation)
Magazine article from: Consumer Reports December 1, 2008 700+ words
...INCH ELECTRIC WALL OVENS Recommended Al...Recommended A3 Kenmore Pro 2,100 66 Very...INCH ELECTRIC WALL OVENS Recommended Al...Recommended A3 Kenmore Pro Very good Very...INCH ELECTRIC WALL OVENS Recommended Al...Recommended A3 Kenmore Pro ...
Cooktops & wall ovens: style meets convenience.
Magazine article from: Consumer Reports September 1, 2003 700+ words
...at least when it comes to cooktops and wall ovens. A growing number of both appliances...style and convenience for cooktops and wall ovens are especially welcome if you're remodeling...more than 30 percent of cooktops and wall ovens are bought as part of a kitchen remodel...
Cooktops & wall ovens: features and flexibility.(HOME: Dream kitchens for...
Magazine article from: Consumer Reports August 1, 2006 700+ words
...counterparts. And our new repair histories for wall ovens and cooktops show that spending more...cooktops. Convection is common among wall ovens, not so on ranges. Induction cooktops...temperatures and for shorter times. Most wall ovens with convection automatically convert...
For more facts and information, see all results
©2009 Gale, a part of Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
About us | FAQs | Contact us | Privacy policy | Terms and conditions
Other Gale sites: Encyclopedia.com | HighBeam Research | Acquire Content | Books & Authors | Goliath | MovieRetriever | Smart QandA