- In this report
- Overview
- How to choose
- Ranges vs. cooktop and wall-oven combos
- Over-the-range microwaves vs. range hoods
- Slimmer pros aren't stellar overall
- Pizza-oven microwave
- Worst from our tests
- July 2011 Recommended
- July 2011 Ratings
- July 2011 Reliability
- July 2011 Recommended
- July 2011 Ratings
- July 2011 Reliability
- July 2011 Recommended
- July 2011 Ratings
- July 2011 Reliability
- July 2011 Recommended
- July 2011 Ratings
- July 2011 Reliability
Special section
Worst from our tests
Last reviewed: July 2011
This article appeared in Our Ratings for ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, and over-the-range microwave ovens highlight the models that topped our tests. And the bottom-feeders? Here are the ones that foundered with an overall score of just 40 or lower:
KitchenAid Architect Series KGRS807S 30-inch gas range
Dismal low-heat simmering and subpar performance overall helped put this $1,700 model last among ranges.
Whirlpool Gold GLT3657R 36-inch gas cooktop
This $800 model served up middling heating speed and subpar simmering in our tests.
Whirlpool GBS309PV electric wall oven
The $1,300 model trailed the pack when it came to even baking and broiling—the two primary cooking tasks for any wall oven.
