Whirlpool GFG464LV[B] information from Consumer Reports

Whirlpool GFG464LV[B]

Approximate retail price:

$800.00

Summary: This Whirlpool freestanding gas range has the following:
• 5 surface burners
• Among surface burners, 2 high-powered burner/s.
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.
• Has oval burner or bridge burner for griddle use.

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Type: 30-inch Gas and dual-fuel models

About - Whirlpool GFG464LV[B]
The Whirlpool GFG464LV[B] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas range models like the GFG464LV[B] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cooktop high: This reflects how quickly the most powerful burner could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3-quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil. Cooktop low: This reflects the gentlest burner's ability to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful burner to its lowest flame 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 - Whirlpool GFG464LV[B]

The Whirlpool GFG464LV[B] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas range models like the GFG464LV[B] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cooktop high:: This reflects how quickly the most powerful burner could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3-quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.
Cooktop low:: This reflects the gentlest burner's ability to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful burner to its lowest flame 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 midlevel, mass-market brand sells appliances priced between $500 and $1,500. Whirlpool’s freestanding ranges offer features like hidden bake elements, power burners, and convection technology. Whirlpool introduced a range designed specifically for the Hispanic consumer in 2006 and features English and Spanish controls, as well as a comal for heating tortillas.
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About This Brand

This midlevel, mass-market brand sells appliances priced between $500 and $1,500. Whirlpool’s freestanding ranges offer features like hidden bake elements, power burners, and convection technology. Whirlpool introduced a range designed specifically for the Hispanic consumer in 2006 and features English and Spanish controls, as well as a comal for heating tortillas.

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Features & Specs - Whirlpool GFG464LV[B]
High-power burners The number of surface cooking burners rated at over 11,000 Btu/hr., maximum. High-power burners are good for quickly heating large quantities, searing, and other high-temperature cooking. Some also perform well on low-heat tasks (when turned to their low setting). Mainstream ranges typically have one or two high-power burners. Pro-style ranges often have four. High-power burners	2
Medium-power burners The number of surface cooking burners with maximum output ratings over 6,500 Btu/hr but not more than 11,000 Btu/hr. Though they don't offer top speed and power, medium-power burners can generally handle all cooking tasks. Medium-power burners	2
Low-power burners The number of surface cooking burners with maximum output ratings of 6,500 Btu/hr or less (sometimes called simmer burners). These are intended for delicate tasks such as sauces. Low-power burners	1
Number of cooktop burners Total number of individual cooktop burners. Number of cooktop burners	5
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	No
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. Many pro-style ranges (brands such as Viking, DCS, and GE Monogram, among others) have full stainless-steel construction. Stainless steel available	Yes
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Anonymous

from

Fairfield, CA

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Just Ok. Oven great, cooktop so-so.

8/23/2011

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Clean

Grate over entire cooktop

Heats Up Quickly

High-Powered Burners

Large Surface Area

Cons

Hi-Power burners too big

Best Uses

Baking

Comment:

The large, high powered burners are simply too big in diameter to only be coming out of the edges. This range really needs top-output burners. The flames come out of the side of the burner, and leave a large cool spot in the middle. This is with top-quality thick and heavy pots and pans, so I can only imagine how bad it would be with cheap pots and pans. Using a fairly large pasta pot, much of the flame goes up around the side, which is inefficient. Cleaning is not too bad as long as you clean up anytime you spill. The grate come off easily and the cook-top underneath is easy to wipe down. The oven is superb. I have made some of the best baked goods in my life in the oven. There are multiple settings to use, that vary the convection effects. The self-cleaning feature works very well. The broiler is ok. I don't like having the oven controls on the back of the cook-top. I had a different range with them on the front, and that was much more satisfactory. I would not buy this range again.

Anonymous

from

chicago, il

2.0

fine for 2 years

2/11/2011

Pros

High-Powered Burners

Large Surface Area

Cons

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

I used the oven only about once a week. The ignition (made of plastic parts) melted and broke when the oven was less than 2 years old. It is expensive to replace, and there are two of them, one for the range and one for the oven, so I'm worried about the second one going out too. I like the grate configuration.

Anonymous

from

Mt. Laurel, NJ

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not as good as it looks.

1/25/2011

Pros

Attractive Design

High-Powered Burners

Cons

Heats slowly

Imprecise Temp Control

Lots of rust

Best Uses

Smaller Kitchens

Comment:

Front and top panels are rusting.

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