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Wall Ovens
- Single wall oven with convection Frigidaire Gallery GLEB30S9FS *Est. $1200
- Double wall oven with convection Frigidaire Gallery GLEB30T9FS *Est. $1925
- Budget single wall oven Frigidaire FEB30S5DS *Est. $775
- Luxury wall oven Wolf SO30FS *Est. $3850
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Luxury wall oven
- Excellent performance
- Dual-fan convection system
- Easy to clean
- Stylish look
- Reliable
- Expensive
- Porcelain-coated interior easily damaged
February 2009. We found one detailed professional review for this model at SmartMoney magazine, where it outperforms four other similarly priced wall ovens. We also found several discussions of this model (and Wolf ovens in general) at GardenWeb's appliances forums.
If you're looking for a top-of-the-line oven, the 30-inch Wolf SO30FS has more to offer than most other high-end wall ovens. Reviewers say the dual-fan convection system (with four elements) provides better results than a typical single-fan convection system. This oven includes three baking racks, a hydraulic door (which descends gently with a touch), a rotating glass touch panel, 10 cooking modes and a sleek, stylish design with a hideaway control panel. It's also available in a 30-inch double-oven version and as a 36-inch single oven. It comes in three stainless steel finishes: regular, "platinum" and carbon stainless steel. If this model is out of your price range, consider the Frigidaire Gallery GLEB30S9FS (*est. $1,200), a much plainer but reliable wall oven.
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Celebrity chef Cat Cora tests five high-end wall ovens in this report from SmartMoney magazine. The Wolf SO30FS outperforms the competition, providing "perfectly browned" sweet potatoes and crisp, juicy Cornish hens. It should be noted, however, that the question posed in the title is never fully addressed.
Review: Can a $4,000 Oven Cook a Better Turkey?, Renee DeFranco, Nov. 7, 2008
The appliances forum at GardenWeb is quite popular among fans of high-end cooking gear. There are several discussions about Wolf wall ovens here, which owners say are dependable and rarely break down.
Review: Appliances Forum, Contributors to GardenWeb
Although this article calls itself a review, it's more of a discussion of trends in wall ovens. Wolf ovens are discussed here and included in the photo gallery.
Review: Kitchen Products Review: Wall Ovens, Linda C. Lentz, Sept. 11, 2007
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