Comments on: Crappy Miele cooktops with knobs on

By: Mandy

Mandy — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:24:41 +0000

I bought a Bosch 90cm freestanding 0n the weekend after much debate and googling. There were countless positive reviews on Bosch appliances (many happy customers). It will be a while though before I get to turn on the gas as the foundations are not yet laid.

The price was good as well and even more reasonable by the fact that Harvey Norman had it $1000 cheaper (at $2900) as they are about to renovate their kitchen showroom (bought the floor stock) and I pressed them for free delivery. HN just bought out Clive Peters!

I will also buy Bosch for the other whitegoods I require.

This was a big jump given that I set out to buy Ilve or Miele. The power of the internet!

Something aside from Bosch, can anyone give feedback on Schweigan Rangehoods or electrolux for built in BBQs?

By: Ed

Ed — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:06:26 +0000

Mandy,

I’ll be interested to see what you choose and your verdict.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:15:40 +0000

Oh dear! Thank god for the internet! Yes, in my search for a new cooker, for our yet to be ‘completed’ home, I have been woed by big names and style (also thinking of resale and big name brands are the go in real estate terms). What will I do now!

I believe ( I am told) that St George went under.

Thanks for all your comments.

By: This is why I blog with knobs off

This is why I blog with knobs off — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:47:43 +0000

[...] that they won’t find in the newspapers or glossy magazines, like the time I told you that expensive Miele cooktops are crap simply because they are badly [...]

By: P

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:44:13 +0000

I’m a bit late on this as well but I’ve recently been through the selection process. I ended up with a St George cooktop. Solid construction, metal knobs and a high powered wok burner that is only matched by the Highland which has already been mentioned above. Not cheap though.

By: The Pseudo Epicurean

The Pseudo Epicurean — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:01:41 +0000

I know this came a little late but I’ve heard that Auscrown is quite a popular/famous brand among the restaurants. They’re a local company, not a big brand like the European giants but have been known to make really sturdy stuff. Worth checking them out! I know I wanna get myself one of those outdoor burner stoves!

By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:49:04 +0000

John, $45 for a replacement. They offered to send a technician around to replace mine for free. I sort of feel dirty accepting it. Let me know how you go.

By: John Thayer

John Thayer — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:41:39 +0000

I have just encountered the same problem. To add insult to injury, Miele charge $45 for each replacement knob.

I have written to Miele suggesting that as the design of the cooktop is deficient, they should be replacing the knobs free of charge. (Cited the relevant provisions of the Trade Practices Act).

Will let you know if I achieve an outcome.

By: Peter Nixon

Peter Nixon — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:49:34 +0000

Agreed. We have a Meile stovetop. Complete rubbish.

By: Zamina

Zamina — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:17:56 +0000

Ahh, I feel for you Ed. Those high end fancy wancy tickle your nancy brands are no where near as good as they used to be and over rated. If you want bang for buck, maybe consider a full commercial stove top? They are practically indestructible.

A restaurant I worked at, after each day the chefs used to stand on a Goldstein (http://www.allquip.com.au/home/index.cfm?fuseaction=PRODUCTS&category_id=41) to clean the rangehood above, dripping all sorts of suds, water and gunk into this baby… Then they’d take the stove apart and scrub the crap out of it.

Looks great afterwards every time.