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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Historically, slide in ranges were also considered much higher end that drop in. That panel across the back is a dead give away of a kitchen on a budget. Historically, the slide in ranges were more expensive because you were supposed to keep a slat of countertop running across the back of the range -- which required more thought and money and planning. In past years, they are now making sort of hybrid ranges -- panels on the front like a slide in range, but you buy the filler panel to go along the back. So you can put them in a drop in range slot without having to worry about the countertop detailing. Or you could put them in a new kitchen without having to spend the money on the special countertop slat. So in sum, yeah, the ranges with buttons on front are still associated with a much higher end finished look -- even if they fall somewhere between a drop in and slide in range. [/quote] This is what I have (Kitchenaid). In fact, I don't even have a filled panel. The KA is designed to fit perfectly into an old drop in range space and it goes all the way to the wall. Looks GREAT and much higher end than its slightly cheaper drop in counterparts. [/quote] I have the feeling cafe version and no full panel and love it. Controls in the front, and yes my toddler is interested in them. But my kitchen will be there and toddler will grow up. For now I supervise. [/quote]
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