Aileen wrote:
> Hi all:
> I presently own a Thermador 36" with griddle which I have had no
> problems with to date.
> I will be setting up a new kitchen and want to go to a 48" with grill.
> One friend loves his Viking ....another person swears by wolf.
> I want an all gas stove but I would like to know what advantages there
> are between Wolf vs Viking and sealed vs non sealed burners. I would
> like the opinions of as many folk as possible.
> I presently have sealed burners and I do think they are a pain in the
> @$$ to clean. What opinions do you guys have?
> I am not interested in other brands...I only have access to Wolf and
> Viking.
> Thanks for the help!!! Aileen in the Freezing North
>

There was a recent thread on pro stoves in this group, check back about
a week for it. There is also a substantial discussion on gardenweb.com,
and if you're into paying $4.95 for a month's worth of access, the
Consumer Reports site also has a discussion (but not formal reviews).

From what I've been able to find on the web, Viking seems to have the
worst rap when it comes to build quality and service, Wolf and Thermador
seem to have some of the best feedback.

Out of curiosity, how long have you had the Thermador?

We currently have sealed burners on a 30" range, and I'm having trouble
imagining why they would be more difficult to clean than non-sealed.

Cheers - Gregg