u/Delicious-Prize-391

A few years ago we swapped out gas for induction ... and got a Zline. It is very pretty but not very useful outside of boiling water.

We're considering replacing this range but feel burned (ha) on induction.

Can I please have recommendations of what kind of (30 inch) range/ oven to get?

We could some pointers on how to avoid the following pitfalls and/or reassurance that these only happen with not-great induction products, if possible.

Biggest problems with current range:

• The burners don't heat evenly. There's a small "doughnut" of heat for each one, so while that's fine for boiling water, it's not ideal for any kind of sauteing or frying. It's nearly impossible to sear meat or make pancakes. It's even hard to make sauces or cook eggs because the doughnut area can burn.
• It's a pain to clean! There's a "lip" all the way around the cook top, and grime gets under there.
• The BUZZING!

We use AllClad mostly, but we also have some cast iron and a Caraway pot, plus a tiny ceramic skillet from Marshalls.

I really like the colorful look of our Zline, but that's it. I welcome your recommendations of any kind of better options. If you happen to know of colorful ones (or even wraps?) that's a plus.

We're in the US. Budget is maybe under $6K USD, but I really want to know any and all good options.

Thanks!

A few years ago we swapped out gas for induction ... and got a Zline. I know! Well, now I know. It is very pretty but not very useful outside of boiling water.

We're considering replacing this range but feel burned (ha) on induction.

Can I please have recommendations of what kind of (30 inch) range/ oven to get?

We could some pointers on how to avoid the following pitfalls and/or reassurance that these only happen with not-great induction products, if possible.

Biggest problems with current range:

• The burners don't heat evenly. There's a small "doughnut" of heat for each one, so while that's fine for boiling water, it's not ideal for any kind of sauteing or frying. It's nearly impossible to sear meat or make pancakes. It's even hard to make sauces or cook eggs because the doughnut area can burn.
• It's a pain to clean! There's a "lip" all the way around the cook top, and grime gets under there.
• The BUZZING!

We use AllClad mostly, but we also have some cast iron and a Caraway pot, plus a tiny ceramic skillet from Marshalls.

I really like the colorful look of our Zline, but that's it. I welcome your recommendations of any kind of better options. If you happen to know of colorful ones (or even wraps?) that's a plus.

Thanks!