24" double oven to replace Tappan

[Smithy]

My good friends in L.A. are trying to replace the venerable Tappan double oven that gave up the ghost recently. This Tappan was at least 50 years old, doing yeoman's work until it died, and my friends are having trouble finding a suitable replacement.

The specs are borne of features that they want and the space they have to fill. The space is a major concern, because ovens have gotten wider since this kitchen was built, and the cabinet and counters fit the old oven. Here's what they want:

* 24" wide (this was, of course, a built-in oven), double oven

* Covered bottom element in both ovens (so that drips can't get to the element, and so you don't have to touch the element to lift it for cleaning)

* Self-cleaning, top and bottom

* Convection option, if possible, on both (but on one would be acceptable)

* Dials instead of digital are strongly preferred, although a digital display with very large numbers may work.

* High construction quality - that Tappan was wonderful, but they're out of business now

* Stainless steel is preferred

* Price range around $2000 or less. I don't know what their maximum price is, but I know that $5000 is way beyond that maximum.

The KitchenAid Architect series double oven seems to fit most of my friends' needs. I think there are a couple of features that don't quite meet their desires. I know they're wondering about its quality, and whether there are other options.

Are there other double ovens that would fit these specifications? Does anyone know whether the KA is a good oven? Surely there must be other 24" wide double ovens out there.

[kbjesq]

Does anyone know whether the KA is a good oven?  Surely there must be other 24" wide double ovens out there.

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I have had the KA architect series double ovens in two kitchens, and I had zero problems. I would have them again in a heartbeat. I think you will find if you research KA wall ovens that most customers are very happy with them. I have double Miele now at more than twice the price, and not at all sure twice the performance!