What's this? This is based on oven capacity, cooktop speed and simmer performance, and oven baking, broiling, and self-cleaning performance. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Price range:
$2,298.98 - $2,299.00
Summary:This Electrolux freestanding electric smoothtop range has the following: • 4 surface elements • Among surface elements, 2 high-powered elements. • Warming element on cooktop • Expandable elements. • Warming drawer. • Has a cooking drawer in addition to main oven. • Touchpads for setting oven temperature. • Touch controls instead of dials for cooktop settings.
The Electrolux EW30EF65G[W] is part of the kitchen range
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range
models like the EW30EF65G[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Cooktop high:
This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3 quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.
Cooktop low:
This reflects the ability of the lowest power element to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful element to its lowest setting to test its ability to hold a large pot of tomato sauce below a boil.
Baking:
This reflects the evenness of cookies and cakes in multi-rack baking tests.
About This Brand
This upper-midlevel brand offers cooking appliances priced between $1,500 and $2,500. The cooking line includes gas, electric, and dual-fuel ranges. The Electrolux name is new to the U.S. market, but has been used in Europe for more than 70 years. The appliances feature a modern design and touch glass controls.
Electrolux also has the high-end Icon line, with most cooking appliances costing $4,000 and $6,000 each. The line includes gas, electric, and dual-fuel ranges. The line promotes innovation, performance, and flexibility with premium features at premium prices. Icon appliances are sold through independent appliance retailers.
High-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 2,000 watts. On a smoothtop range, often one or more of the high-power elements is a dual element; you can choose the large element or a smaller element within the larger one for small pots.
High-power elements
2
Medium-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 1,500 watts but not more than 2,000 watts.
Medium-power elements
1
Low-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated from 1,200 to 1,500 watts not including warming-only elements, or those contained within larger expandable elements.
Low-power elements
1
Convection mode Has a convection feature that uses a fan or two to circulate heated air, and sometimes an extra heating element. The convection mode can be turned off if you prefer conventional cooking.
Convection mode
Yes
Double oven Double oven models have a second oven cavity. Most have a separate small oven above the main one complete with its own controls, door, window, oven light, slide-out rack, and self-clean function. While the upper oven offers easy access, the main oven is relatively low; you'll need to crouch to remove items from lower shelf positions. Other designs convert a single oven into two using a slide-in partition (though with a shared door.)
Double oven
No
Cooking drawer Drawer below the main oven that can cook foods (up to a few inches high), as well as warm or heat serving bowls and plates. The cooking drawer has its own temperature control so can be set to cook a dish independent of the main oven. Foods must be lifted up out of the drawer (lacks a slide-out rack), and the drawer requires manual cleaning.
Cooking drawer
Yes
Slide-in Slides between cabinets; unfinished exterior on the sides of the range. The edge of the cooktop overlaps the counter on each side and all controls are on front panel for a built-in look.
Slide-in
No
Stainless steel available Many new mainstream ranges come with stainless steel trim or offer a stainless-trim version for an additional $200 or so.
I loved it a first, nice features. But electronics started failing early, started with clock display and then temperature control. Now major repairs and NO support from Electrolux. If you really want this range, buy the extended warranty.
By
Anonymous
from
Granby, CT
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
Electrolux - extremely poor quality
9/25/2011
Pros
Attractive Design
Cons
Unreliable Performance
Best Uses
Comment:
Less than 8 hours after receiving this range it broke. Error code 15. And according to the Electrolux hotline it is a major computer board malfunction that will take a service technician (Who is not available for 2 weeks) to fix... if he has parts and doesn't have to order them.
By
Anonymous
from
Montreal Québec
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Replacing Electric lamps is a problem
11/25/2010
Pros
Attractive Design
Easy To Clean
Heats Up Quickly
High-Powered Burners
Large Surface Area
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
I phoned different companies for parts. They don't sell the bulb only in Montreal. The part w bulb is from 70$ to 169$ + technician. Wrote to Electrolux, they sent me for free an ordinary electric bulb (yes). I wrote back: no answer. A light store of Sherbrooke found some bulbs for 25$. How to be sure? Electrolux doesn't say what is the part supplier part number... for that price. I wrote on Facebook: I will use a flashlight. I Love that stove...but it's easier at [...].
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High-power elements
