Categories: Capital Range, DCS, Monogram, NYC Appliances, Ventilation, Wolf Tags: 30" pro range, dcs rgu304, hoods for 30" range, nyc appliances, wolf r304
Can I Use a Microwave Over a 30″ Pro Range?
I’m going to find out the answer to this question shortly.
In the past, the answer was a flat “no”. Now, I’ve heard of plenty of folks in NYC
who were limited in space to a 30″ pro range and couldn’t use a wall hood due to an inability to vent out,
so…in went the micro over the pro range. And with that probably came an increase in smoke, odor and grease all over the kitchen.
GE Monogram and DCS are changing the game as they are both touting microwaves that can be placed over their 30″ pro range offerings. GE Monogram’s flavor comes in the Advantium line, so this is souped up with the multi-function flexibility Advantium is know for – speed cooking, convection, proofing and a microwave oven all in one.
Flavors available: 120 or 220 volts. Both use a 300 cfm blower inside the micro.
DCS’ microwave doesn’t have the fancy trappings that the Advantium boasts, though it does feature convection cooking and IMHO is a better looking piece – more contemporary. I’ve ordered this one for my home kitchen so I’ll let you guys know how it is after beating on it a bit.
DCS' CMOH30SS Micro
Yes! Photographic evidence direct from GE that states that you can use this micro over a pro range!
Categories: DCS, Monogram Tags: dcs 30 range, monogram 30" range, monogram advantium microwave
Fall 2011 Kitchen Appliance Preview: What I’m Geeked About
I’ll add to this list as I draw closer to my Fall buying show and I receive a complete list of what’s new….
- Liebherr CS-2060 36″ single door fridge: This shares a similar design to the smash hit CS-2062 french door model. 20 cu ft, LED lighting, 2 compressors…winner!
The CS-2060 is definitely headed for my showroom floor.
- GE Monogram 30″ Integrated Refriegrator What’s not to love about this fridge?
The seamless integrated look that melts into your cabinetry, the options (84″ or 80″ height, Euro or Pro handles), and pricing that won’t surpass the GDP of a Central American country.
- The new GE Cafe line of appliances – no pics to link to, but I’ve seen the dishwasher, new refrigerator, double oven, double oven range and cooktop. Nice stuff, won’t break the bank. Pics to follow.
- DCS pro dual fuel ranges – DCS rebooted the entire line of indoor appliances back in the Spring but the dual fuel ranges lagged the rest of the line in obtaining UL approval. Well I’ve been told they’ve received that stamp and product is rolling out now. You can’t mess with DCS’ reputation for making killer pro cooking ranges. I think the new ones look sweeter than before and they’ve made a few tweaks which will let them hold their position as one of the premier pro range manufacturers.
Liebherr's New CS-2060 Single Door Refrigerator.
Categories: DCS, GE Cafe, Liebherr, Monogram, Refrigerators Tags: kitchen appliance packages 2011, liebherr cs-2060
GE Monogram 30 Refrigerators: More Details
I’ve received many queries regarding the new Monogram 30 inch refrigerators and many questions
deal with how they are ordered.
There are two models to start with:
ZIC30GNZII – this is the refrigerator that will use a solid door.
ZIK30GNZII – this is the glass door refrigerator. Not available until Sept/Oct 2011.
You will then need to order the right door for the 30″ refrigerator so the following questions needs to be answered:
Do you want stainless or are you going to put a custom panel on it?
What side do you want the door swinging from?
Are you using an 84″ or 80″ high design?
What types of handles do you want – Monogram Pro or the thinner Euro style, or your own custom
handles to match your cabinetry?
Other Details to Consider:
CAPACITY
Total Capacity (cubic feet) 14.09 cu ft
Refrigerator Capacity 10.37 cu ft
Freezer Drawer Capacity 1.11 cu ft
Convertible Drawer Capacity 2.61 cu ft
Freezer Drawer on Monogram 30 Refrigerator
Categories: Monogram, Refrigerators Tags: monogram 30 fridge, monogram 30 inch refrigerator, monogram integrated refrigerator
NYC Appliances: GE Monogram 30″ Range + OTR Micro
GE Monogram has released a 30″ Advantium microwave that can purportedly be used above their 30″ range.
All of the loterature found on the Monogram web site refers to the micro as an “above the cooktop” micro.
However, notice the picture below, which depicts the micro sitting comfortably above a Monogram 30″ range.
I have been told that GE is marketing this configuration for NYC apt dwellers who want a pro range but ultimately could not get one because they only had room to use a micro as the ventilation device, and historically micros were incapable of venting for pro ranges. Remember if you don’t hang the correct ventilation product above your cooking appliance, you are setting yourself up for a myriad of potential problems.
The new Monogram 30" Advantium Micro Teamed with a Monogram 30" Range
The Advantium microwave blows at 300 CFMS which may be sufficient since the 30″ Monogram ranges don’t offer griddles or grills.
The micro also comes with over 175 pre-programmed recipes and as is the case with all Advantium ovens, it offers 4 powerful ovens in one – microwave, convection oven, speed cooker and a warming/proofing function.
The micro comes in 3 flavors:
* ZSA2201RSS Advantium 240w Above the Cooktop Oven (European styling)
* ZSA1201RSS Advantium 120w Above the Cooktop Oven (European styling)
* ZSA1202RSS Advantium 120w Above the Cooktop Oven (professional styling)
The best thing about the new micros are that they qualify for the Monogram instant rebate promotion that is running through December 31 2011. So if you purchase a 30″ Monogram range along with one of the Advantium micros, you’ll immediately receive $1000 back in an instant rebate.
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New Stuff: GE Monogram 30″ Fully Integrated Refrigerators are Available!
After a delay of a few months, the new GE Monogram fully-integrated 30″ refrigerators are rolling into dealer warehouses and onto showroom floors. As GE puts it:
“Now Monogram is opening a new door in built-in design with models that can not only be customized, but also fully and seamlessly integrated with surrounding cabinetry. It’s the perfect answer when you’re looking for a true flush fit.”
continuing…
“Glass- and solid-door refrigerators can be customized with your choice of stainless steel European or professional exterior panels in an 80- or 84-inch height. Or, for a custom look, order wood panels from your cabinetmaker.”
They're Here! New Monogram 30" Refrigerators Are Available.
The translation:
- Solid door refrigerators are available NOW.
- Glass door refrigerators will be available in October
- If you don’t order the fridge in stainless you will have to order both a front AND handles from your cabinetmaker.
GE will not be selling their handles as accessories like Sub-Zero does.
- If you order a stainless unit you’ll have your choice between the thinner, tubular “Euro” handle, or the chunky, thick,
pro handle.
- The fridges comes with 2 drawers…the lower one is a freezer and the upper one is convertible between a fridge or freezer.
- Fridges are using a HFC-free system meaning that it’s ozone-friendly!
I’ve had a lot of interest in these fridges come out of NYC. Strapped for space and/or looking for a sleek, contemporary look with the flexibility of hiding the appliances behind your cabinet, rocking the stainless look or for those who keep a fastidiously neat fridge and want to show glass…GE Monogram is giving you options.
Monogram 30″ refrigerator, glass door – Coming in October!
Monogram 30″ refrigerator, solid door – ZIC30GNZII
Categories: GE, Monogram, Refrigerators Tags: ge monogram 30" fully integrated refrigerator, ge monogram 30" refrigerator
GE Trivection Ovens vs. GE Advantium Ovens
Following up on yesterday’s post on GE Advantium ovens, I wanted to touch upon another GE cooking technology with a funky name that they probably paid a branding firm a nice lump sum to conjure. Welcome to the world of GE Trivection technology!
What is Trivection? It’s a cooking technology that uses a combination of three heating methods: thermal, convection and microwave that cooks food up to 5x faster than a normal oven (the Advantium can cook up to 8x faster
How Does Trivection Work?
1. There are two 2500 watt bake and broil elements that provide heat from above and below the oven cavity.
2. Another dual loop 2500 watt element is in the back of the oven in front of the convection fan.
3. The fan reverses direction of air flow which contributes to optimal air flow and heat direction…RESULT = Faster Roasting Speeds, more even heating
Questions About GE Monogram Trivection Ovens
Q. How many ovens offer Trivection technology?
A. 2. A single and double, both are 30″
Q. Does GE offer a Trivection in a 27″ size?
A. No, see above. 30″ only!
Q. Can I get a Trivection oven with a thick pro handle?
A. No can do. Only available with thinner Euro handle and LCD touchscreen.
Q. Do the Trivection ovens offer Sabbath mode?
A. Yes
Q. Can I install a single Trivection oven under a counter?
A. Yes
Q. Can I install a single Trivection oven under a cooktop?
A. No
Q. Does the double oven offer Trivection in both ovens?
A. No, only in the upper oven. The lower oven is a convection/conventional oven.
So how would you decide between a Trivection or Advantium oven?
First of all, I haven’t seen many customers purchase an Advantium along with a Trivection model as they are somewhat redundant. Typically you’ll see a customer purchase an Advantium oven and place it atop a single Monogram convection oven (non-Trivection). The second oven will carry the weight of larger loads like the Thanksgiving turkey and the Advantium will handle everything from simple microwave chores to more involved cooking processes, so long as the dish can fit in the smaller sized Advantium oven.
Trivection ovens seem to stand on their own. I’ll see customers purchase a double Trivection and then team that with a microwave like a ze2160sf or zem200sf for normal, smaller microwave functions. I’ve also seen a handful of folks who will rock the single Trivection and then lay down the cash to team it with the Advantium, but that’s more of a rarity.
GE Monogram single Trivection oven
Categories: Advantium, Monogram Tags: advantium 120, advantium 240, advantium ovens, ge monogram ovens, trivection ovens
GE Monogram Advantium Ovens – A Quick and Dirty Guide
I have been inundated recently with queries (the majority that have resulted in sales 
about GE’s Advantium ovens, specifically in the Monogram
line of appliances. An interesting trend – on three different occasions the customers who purchased were young professionals who were moving from NYC apartments to more spacious digs in Westchester County. Each of these customers had Advantium ovens in their NYC apartments, l-o-v-e-d them, and wanted to keep the product even though they were no longer strapped for space as they were in NYC. Moral of the story – once you rock an Advantium, you won’t want to let it go.
Popular Advantium config...Advantium-Single Oven-Warming Drawer
Here are some important Advantium questions that we are frequently hit with:
Q. What is an Advantium oven?
A. Basically these are ovens on steroids. There are 2 flavors – a 120v version and a 240v version.
The Advantium ovens use a Halogen lighting system to cook food in minutes with no preheat. GE touts that the speed-cook setting
cooks food 8x faster than a normal oven.
Q. Can I install an Advantium oven under a counter?
A. YES, you can install the new 30″ 120v model under a counter. These models sport either the Pro or Euro handle.
Q. Can I use an Advantium oven as a normal microwave?
A. Yes grasshopper, and then some. It offers 4 cooking modes – microwave, convection, speedcook and a warmer/proof oven.
Q. Do Advantium ovens come with programmed recipes? Can I save my own recipes?
A. You can program up to 30 of your own recipes to go along with the 175 that GE has already stored for you.
Q. Can I install an Advantium oven under an induction cooktop?
A. NO!
Q. Can I install an Advantium oven under a normal cooktop?
A. Yes, you would need to buy the ZSC1201NSS or the ZSC1202NSS – both are 30″ , 120v ovens.
Q. The oven capacity is only 1.6-1.7. I’m not fitting a Thanksgiving turkey in here. Do people pair these with single ovens?
A . Yes, that’s probably their most popular configuration. Advantium up top – single Monogram oven below – warming drawer on bottom.
See the pic above!
Email me with any additional questions about GE Monogram Advantium ovens!
Dennis’ GE Monogram Kitchen: Pleasantville, NY
Looking for a home in lovely Pleasantville? Just down the street from the village and train station this lovely rebuild boasts a beautiful GE Monogram appliance package and a Sharp microwave drawer.
Appliances Used in This Kitchen:
- 36″ gas rangetop with griddle – ZGU364NDPSS
- 36″ insert – ZVC36LSS
- 30″ Double Wall Oven – ZET2PMSS
- 42″ Side by side Fridge, Panel ready – ZISB420DX
- 24″ Monogram wine refrigerator – ZDWI240WII
- 24″ Sharp Micro Drawer – KB6524PS
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- GE Monogram Wine Refrigerator
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- GE Monogram Kitchen – Curto’s
It’s Early 2011 and Kitchen Appliance Package Deals Abound
We are getting many requests for information on the best kitchen appliance packages (especially with VALUE in mind) so I’ve broken
down a few appliance deal options listed by customer/budget type.
Appliance Package Deal # 1 – I Want a Trophy Kitchen
The high-end section of the appliance industry was destroyed in 2009 and it took heavy promotions from the likes of Sub-Zero, Viking, Monogram and more to get shoppers to invest in high-end appliance packages in 2010. While the sales didn’t approach the astronomic levels that the industry saw in 2003-2007, they certainly improved as the collapse of Western Civilization no longer seemed imminent as in the dark days of the fall/winter 2008.
While I expected 2011 to get off to a better start, things are still very sluggish in this segment. The first important note to be aware of if you are shopping for high-end appliance packages is that most of these promotions were recently extended and will last through the end of 2011. This is huge because these rebate programs NEVER existed in the high-end appliance space and I don’t see them being repeated. So if you are in the market for high-end appliances, chances are you will need to act this year. Here is a breakdown of the cutoff dates for the various promotions:
So what is my take on the high-end packages? I am a sucker for the value of GE Monogram and the heritage and performance of Wolf and SubZero. Here are a few packages from these brands that I see selling well and offer great quality as well as value.
Wolf / SubZero Appliance Package – In this package you would receive $1250 in an
instant rebate under the current offer (which may be changing):
- Wolf SRT366 gas rangetop with sealed burners (I am not a fan of griddles or grills on
indoor appliances, they don’t work as well as their outdoor counterparts, the cooking areas aren’t large enough and I believe you can never have enough burners
- Wolf 36″ stainless wall hood
- Wolf S030U/S L-series single wall oven
- Bosch SHX58E15UC dishwasher (hundreds below a comparable Miele!)
- SubZero Bi36 S/S/PH – 36″ SubZero with pro handles, stainless
(NOTE: The SubZero Wolf package is likely to be extended with more money being doled out to consumers. Will have more info when it’s finalized).
GE Monogram Kitchen Appliance Package
- GE Monogram 36″ Dual Fuel Range, 6 burners (keep in mind that the Monogram line will be releasing their all-gas ranges sometime in the first half of 2011. Editor’s note: They’re out!).
- GE Monogram 36″ Cabinet insert (I don’t like Monogram hoods as they are way too bulky, so I opted to use the cabinet insert here)
- GE Monogram Pro 24″ Dishwasher in Stainless
- GE Monogram 42″ ZISP420NXSS pro refrigerator in stainless
Package # 2 – I Want Value!
GE Cafe Appliance Package
On the topic of GE, let’s talk up the GE Cafe line, which continues to knock the socks off of this category. Where can you get a pro looking kitchen for less than $10k? How about for less than $8k? $7K? Then you have to look at GE Cafe. Plus, GE will be offering a $500 rebate on GE Cafe kitchen appliance packages for the first few months of 2011. Try this on for size:
GE Cafe Gas Range – CGS980SEMSS
GE Cafe DIshwasher – CDWT980RSS
GE Cafe OTR Micro/Hood – CVM2072SMSS
GE Cafe French Door Refrigerator – CFCP1NIZSS
Bosch Appliance Package
Another brand to check out in this upper middle-tier is Bosch. They are currently offering up to 15% rebate on Bosch kitchen appliance packages through May 31 2011. This can lead up to some significant dollars back in your pockets. Bosch has been forced to get very aggressive with their kitchen appliance promotions because quite bluntly Electrolux has handed them their proverbial lunch in the last few years when it comes to the sale of kitchen appliances. Now it looks like Bosch has regrouped, put together a compelling offer for consumers, and has the ability to make up ground with Electrolux raising their prices. Message to Bosch: Be nice to consumers and hold your price points!!!! You need to get your kitchen appliances back on the consumer radar screen and 2011 is the time to do it.
This is what the Bosch kitchen appliance package will need to look like in order to qualify for the 10% or 15%:
Appliance Package 10%: Purchase at least (3) 300, 500 or 800 series Bosch appliances
Appliance Package 15%: Purchase at least (3) 800 series Bosch appliances.
What I like about this is that Bosch is only holding you to (3) appliances, so it’s easy to qualify.
Here’s a sample package which I sell the heck out of:
Refrigerator B22CS80SNS
Dishwasher SHX65P05UC
Range HGS7052UC
With this package alone at 15% back you would be looking at nearly $700 in your pocket and that’s without selling the products anywhere near their MAP price.
KitchenAid Appliance Package
KitchenAid is a versatile brand. You can go into the high-end stratosphere with their built-in products like the 42″ KBFC42FTS French Door Refrigerator and accompanying pro range, or you can nestle quite comfortably in this middle-upper middle category. Let’s check out a package that would vie with the Ge Cafe, Bosch and Electrolux lines.This time I am going to mix it up and instead of using a range, we’ll do a gas cooktop, double wall oven, French Door fridge and a killer KitchenAid dishwasher. Check this out for around $7000….
KitchenAid KEBS208SSS 30″ Double Wall Oven
Kitchen Aid KUDE40XSS dishwasher
KitchenAid KFCS22EVMS 36″ French Door Refrigerator
KitchenAid KFGS366VSS 36″ gas cooktop