If you're interested in doing a lot of cooking in the limited space of 30 inches, the Jenn-Air Freestanding 30-Inch Dual Fuel/Gas Range with Two Ovens JDR8895A could very well be the range you've been waiting for. With this model, Jenn-Air has packed not one, but two ovens into the space previously occupied by just one. And if that's not enough, this model has five burners in place of the typical four. Initially drawn to this model for its two ovens, shoppers on closer look find many additional features that increase its appeal.

The combination of precise gas burners with two self-cleaning electric ovens is just the beginning. The larger of the two ovens offers the outstanding convection feature for which Jenn-Air is well known. And like all Jenn-Air convection ovens, this one can be set low enough to proof bread dough. It also lends itself to specialty tasks, such as drying herbs, fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Baking at two different temperatures in two ovens at the same time draws many consumers to this product as well. In the conventional upper oven, toast can be made and small portions can be easily heated.

The spacious 5.5-cubic-foot convection oven below holds as much as any standard oven and features a fan to speed cooking and encourage even browning. The surface burners range from an all-powerful 16,000-Btu unit to an ultra-low 600-Btu unit that can maintain even the gentlest simmer. Side mounted burner controls are unusual, yet effective and make the fifth burner a design possibility.

One disadvantage of this model is the low level at which the door of the large oven rests when opened. This shortcoming makes for difficult loading and unloading of the oven, especially with heavy foods like holiday birds. This and the lack of a storage drawer are the major concerns expressed by owners. However, for those who covet an extra burner and the flexibility of two ovens, these inconveniences seem like a small price to pay.

Pro: two ovens and five burners on one range, convection, high output burner and ultra low simmer burner
Con: low hinged lower oven door, lacks storage drawer

For more information:
Maytag Customer Service/Jenn-Air
240 Edwards St.
Cleveland, TN 37311
1-800-688-1100
www.jennair.com

Warranty
1 year, full; 2 years, parts; 5 years, burners