UnConundrrum wrote in message ...
bap wrote:
Does anyone have any recent experience with Jade Ranges? I saw one in
a showroom and was very impressed with the quality of construction.
The oven has a stainless interior and the range is built like a tank.
I read on Gardenweb of a Jade/Dynasty owner who loved the range, but
experienced much much faster cooking times due to the stainless (as
opposed to porcelin) oven interior. Is the stainless interior good or
bad? Do REAL commercial ovens have stainless interiors. Also, I
would like to hear anyone's experiences with the Jade charbrolier
(24,000 btu)? Thanks.
Hi Bap,
I have a 60" Jade range with 4 burners (S grates) a 24" griddle and a
12" char broiler. I love the range, but I have never cooked anything I
liked on the char broiler. In fact, a small electric deep fryer now
sits over the char broiler space. I would have much preferred a 36"
burner are. The griddle is great and has many uses from breakfast foods
to serving as a warming tray. We live in the Philadelphia area, and
cheese steaks are popular. Just can't make a good one without a GOOD
griddle Only problem with the griddle, and it's not limited to the
Jade, is keeping it clean. You'll need some commercial cleaners to do
the job easily.... A note here.... when I ordered mine, I had problems
(big problems) with my local rep. He had originally promised me a
chrome insert on the griddle which is VERY easy to keep clean. I was
paying a premium for this, but I had cleaned griddles in the past. When
the problems came to light, JADE was very good to me, and took care of
virtually all the problems.... the chrome griddle was a victim though.
That is not a factory item... the dealer was having it installed after
market. You can ask your dealer if he can arrange for a chrome griddle
if you're interested in a griddle.
I did have one little problem with Jade more recently... I wanted to
add a salamander. Apparently, each Jade range is made to order, and if
you don't order the salamander from the start on a 60" range, you're in
trouble. There is no problem with the smallest range as the supports
for the salamander line up with the sides of the range. On the 60"
range, there is no structure for the inside support. If you order the
salamander with a 60" range, they know to supply that support and put
everything there for you.... If you order it later.... you have to find
someone willing to weld inside your home to adapt it.... Jade tried to
accommodate me every way they could... but I still had to modify the
range myself to add the salamander.... BTW I just love the salamander...
Overall, the Jade is a great range and has held up well for me...
There is no question that I would consider another one, should the need
arise, but these things are build to last a lifetime...

What is it specifically that you don't like about the charbroiler? Thanks.