I should have asked if there are any recommendations for a good 27" range ?

May I know which Bosch dishwasher are you going to choose? Thanks.

I use my advantium to bake casseroles (not reheat)

I seldom bake pastries but have done muffins and cookies.
It doesn't bake as many cookies at a time.

Generally, when I bake, I use my larger Wolf.

I would avoid the Wolf DF due to known issues with the blue enamel. Search past posts this forum for more info.

After more research, I think we will lean to a seperate small oven and micro wave stack.

lwittle...if you have the funds go for a combi steam oven. They are really versatile and great for 1 touch meal preparation. They are a little small, but with the big 36 inch you should be fine. Both Miele and Wolf make a great oven.

Also, if you want a Bluster go for that...with all the money you are spending don't compromise to get a rebate. The bluster RNB and Platinum are both more than $1000 cheaper than wolf DF...you'll have a gas oven but a good gas oven is perfectly fine for most people, and you get the bonus of having an infrared broiler. A lot of people feel that the open burner is better for cooking than the sealed burners on Wolf.

This post was edited by malba2366 on Sat, Nov 15, 14 at 18:42

Any comments on Miele wall ovens and microwave ?

janeslyvia..dw model is SHV8PT53UC

Good point on the Bluestar range. If I went with a BS 36" 6 burner that is actually my least expensive option. My only hesitance is the gas oven with no self clean which my wife would prefer.

Miele ovens have good reviews...go for the combo steam oven, you'll love it once you get used to it! The microwaves for most high end appliance companies are made by a handful of third party companies (ie. sharp manufactures all drawer microwaves out there) so the only reason to go for a miele microwave would be for cosmetic purposes.

If you want self clean Capital Culinarian has a self cleaning gas oven, with outstanding build quality and the open burner. As far as I know prices are also lower than Wolf DF even considering the rebate. Capital company is owned by the gentleman who designed the original Viking range, so despite not being a as well known name as wolf they have significant experience in making cooking appliances.

Good point on the Bluestar range. If I went with a BS 36" 6 burner that is actually my least expensive option. My only hesitance is the gas oven with no self clean which my wife would prefer.