Has anyone seen/compared this set in person with the smart gear center cooking center? I am torn between the two. Also, is the sink on this removable?
806415
I have not seem the other set but both my grandsons love the Hape. Sink is not removable. Great product
806416
Sink not removable. A cute little set, very basic. My kids enjoy it. I don't know about the other set.
1693475
I don't miss it at all. I much prefer being able to fit my half sheet pans and large skillets in it for washing. I always used a dish pan in a double sink, so I never understood the affection for a double sink.
1724730
This is a sturdy piece...I am VERY pleased with this purchase...You may use other appliances you mentioned on the surface...You'll like this item!!!
1988738
I love mine, have had it for about a year and it's beautiful and just as nice as if they were new. HOWEVER....I ordered 2 extra sets of serving pieces and for some reason one is a lighter weight than the other (less metal, you can see it's thinner). I would address this with the seller before buying the serving pieces. The big set was fine. We use it every day.
778570
We have had ours for over a year and have really enjoyed it. We particularly like the interior, and the automatic cleaning cycle. We had no problems with the panel when I first installed it. We still don't have problems, but we just had granite countertops installed and it is a rough cut edge and it extends out further than our prior top. We have to bend over a bit more to better see the panel, but it is no real issue. I also like that the panel is now better protected from anything dripping on it. Also will note that it is extremely quiet. I would buy another one. We have had Kenmore and Kitchen Aid before. I will never go back to a kitchen aid. Too many issues and repair calls on that one.
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Yes, I agree with Kelly. The knobs will show, but it allows you to use that space while you work in the kitchen without a worry about scratching or dripping of your glass cook top, and it really looks nice. I love mine.
1510842
Yes. It is a very nice set. In fact I bought 2, one for me and one for my girl friend so I can use it when I cook at her place. (I am the better chef) haha
649358
Yes... Outstanding quality. One of the best sinks I have ever purchased. Design is great. At this price, it is a steal. Normally about $700.00. NOTE: It is a discontinued model, so accessories are hard to find and pretty expensive. We purchased the colander (good investment). ** Order American Standard 4366.200 sink basket for left side of sink. ** If purchasing a disposal, purchase the: InSinkErator Badger 5XP. Best and quietest disposal ever owned. It comes complete with the flange. Don't forget to order InSinkErstor CRD-00, power cord kit.
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Not me. We put this in our new kitchen in August 2013. The only thing I would change is that I waited a few months to buy the grate that fits into the bottom of the sink (keeping dishes about an inch off of the bottom while letting water and food rinse down the drain). I would definitely recommend making that small investment - but we've loved this sink!
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@TJL Bates: I bought this set when I was forced to change my cookware because we transitioned to an induction cooktop. I have been nothing but thrilled (and I'm an avid home chef)! I use metal utensils all the time with this cookware! Admittedly, I avoided doing so at first, but eventually habit and mindlessness took over. I've seen some superficial marks on the cookware immediately after cooking, but nothing significant that didn't also come off after cleaning. If you like your cookware to look brand new after lots of use, then maybe avoid metal utensils, but if you're just asking for durability of everyday use I think you'll be very happy with this cookware set, however you may use it! BTW- make the very small investment in a bottle of Bartender's Friend (an excellent Stainless Steel cleaner if you're not familiar) and practically anything you do to this or any other cookware will virtually disappear.
2155827
It is closer to the back of the sink. It is not in the center of the sink. Hope this helps.
879778
I bought this sink and itbis installed with small side of sink in thé right....you can.turn.it. thé inky advice i have is to be sûre to make thé hole where your water fixture goes in thé center. Without thinking i put it centered on thé big part of thé sink and it cant reach thé small part...my granite guy didnt offer up this thought. It works though because i have à fixture with à pull out to reach thé small side....which is where i have my disposal! Good sink for thé cost....it does get scratches....this is typical for this gauge of sink/stainless.
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The mixing bowl is removable and it comes with 2 different sets of mixing utensils that are removable as well. I bought this for my 2 year old daughter for her kitchen set and she loves all of the appliances- but she uses the mixer and the blender the most! Super cute set!
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That cooktop was installed in a rental unit we own. New tenants have lived there and no complaints from them via the stove. Someone else installed so I don't know about the alignment of the controls.
1314454
I bought the whole thing, right here on Amazon, what happened to the tower? I admit I don't use mine very often, but am pretty gentle cleaning it. Have you tried a kitchen store or writing to Rival itself? Questions...
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That issue had me confused, too; but I decided to buy it for my daughter anyway. I looked it over before taking it to her, and it looked adequate to me. My daughter has had no complaints and says it IS a space saver. It looks very nice in her kitchen, too. I helped with the dishes once and didn't have a problem with putting silverware in its container. If you're sloppy putting things in there, you might have to right them again; but, honestly, it just doesn't seem like it should be an issue. Hope you like it. It's very attractive and sturdy.
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No I'm sorry I have not but I ended up tossing out my cookware. It was the biggest waste of money & piece of crap I've ever experienced. I bought 2 sets too! I'll never buy another product made by chefs secret again. I'm sorry I couldn't be helpful other than to suggests you return them if you've not used them yet.