The Bottom Line
ILVE is one of the top Italian producers of ranges, cooktops, and ovens; their products are solidly built, extremely versatile, and made to order. In short, this range is an excellent choice for a serious cook.
Pros
- The burners offer excellent temperature control, from barest simmer to blazing heat
- Side-by-side ovens allow greater flexibility in preparing the meal
- The cast iron burner grates are quite steady, and allow one to slide heavy pots
- Electronic ignition, and thermocouples to keep gas from leaking if burners go out
- Easy to clean
Cons
- The thermocouples take 10 seconds to heat up
Description
- The burners allow excellent flame regulation, from barest simmer to searing heat.
- The twin ovens allow one to cook very different foods at the same time.
- The unit is quite easy to clean.
Guide Review - Free standing gas-fired range with electric ovens
This is an extremely well thought out range. The 6 burners offer ample space to work on, and are far enough apart that one can use several large pots at the same time without worrying about one's interfering with another. The flame height is easy to regulate, and the burner power ranges from low, suitable for slow simmering through quite high, which is perfect for boiling pasta water or firing up a wok.
The side-by-side ovens (60 and 30 cm, or 1 and 2-food wide) are another nice idea, as they allow one to bake at different temperatures simultaneously, without worrying about odor crosstalk between foods; the larger oven is large enough to hold a turkey, while the smaller is equipped with a rotisserie. Both are electric in this unit, and both are multifunction, offering a variety of baking modes.
A final positive aspect about this range is that it is easy to clean: The grates and burners lift out, making cleaning the drip pans a snap, and the ovens are also easy to clean.
The side-by-side ovens (60 and 30 cm, or 1 and 2-food wide) are another nice idea, as they allow one to bake at different temperatures simultaneously, without worrying about odor crosstalk between foods; the larger oven is large enough to hold a turkey, while the smaller is equipped with a rotisserie. Both are electric in this unit, and both are multifunction, offering a variety of baking modes.
A final positive aspect about this range is that it is easy to clean: The grates and burners lift out, making cleaning the drip pans a snap, and the ovens are also easy to clean.
