BILLSunshine North
- 2 reviews
Happy as Larry with it
Did a oven test set it to 180 I put a thermometer into the oven the temp read 180 so it was spot on
oven fan very quite
oven light is bright
The only small problem I have is the wok burner don't light using the Electronic Ignition but lights ok with gas torch
Just cooked my first roast with it turned out perfect
I got a great deal on it as it was a factory second had a minor dent on side it can not bee seen when installed
Wok burner is now Lighting using Electronic Ignition.
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MurrayKatoomba NSW
- 8 reviews
- 11 likes
Good stove
After more than a year, this stove has been very good for us. With a natural gas connection the burners work well, only occasionally needing a gas gun when the igniter switch won't work. One thing to note: the fan in the oven is quite loud. It's not problem for us since we don't use it often but it may be an issue for others.
Overall, highly recommended.
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Julian SSpringwood
- 13 reviews
- 4 likes
A good small stove
This stove was bought after many years with an all electric cooker. The top burners are easy to light as is the grill and oven. The oven however has no temperature gauge so you don't know how hot it is. So one star less for that. The separate grill is a real plus if you're also cooking food in the oven. Many gas stoves on the market today have the grill in the oven and they're not truly gas stoves. The hob is gas but the grill (in the oven) and the oven itself are electric. The timer bell is a little quiet on this model.
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jloboygriffith
- 7 reviews
- 3 likes
Great gas oven
We bought this gas oven for our kitchen . . And it is a great gas oven . . The oven itself cooks foods cakes breads meat very nicely.. easy to adjust the temperature and the burners are very easy to light with push button ignition . Lots of space on the cooktop and easy to clean
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AlexandraPerth, WA
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Gas cooking with lots of space
This is a great gas oven. The cast iron burners are very durable. Lots of space on the cooktop and can use all burners at once easily. Food cooks evenly and quickly.
My only changes in design would be: make the grill tray easier to remove/ more space and have a temperature gauge on the oven so you know when it has preheated. I would also prefer a different style of oven timer.
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WarrenErowal Bay
- 2 reviews
- WFG617SA
- Verified purchase
Exactly what I wanted
I bought this stove for a small holiday cabin, and particularly wanted all gas because of a limited power supply. The cooktop burners are easy to light with push button ignition, and were adjusted for low simmer from the factory. The trivets are very sturdy and easy to remove for cleaning. Christmas turkey, as well as cakes, are perfectly cooked in the fan forced oven. I have two older but similar Westinghouse stoves with electric grill in rental properties. The only problems have been a failed switch for a grill, and damaged knobs probably caused by improper use. I certainly would recommend this stove based on my experience so far.
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Good experienc
I bought the stove from Appliances Online - very easy, prompt delivery and install. The installer removed the old unit and installed the new one effortlessly up the back stairs of our elevated Queenslander. I had organised the electrical GPO prior. He checked for gas leaks, checked each burners operation and starting, and gave me a run down on the safety features - the main being flame fail safety shut-off on each burner. He gave me the certificate of compliance with Aust Gas Reg. It took a few goes to get used to holding in the knob for a few...Read more
seconds after ignition - I guess that's the thermocouple heating up (linked to safety device). We used the oven today - all good - no handles heating. Overall the design seems good to me - excellent really. The mech timer is probably more durable than an electronic - they've been around forever. I did notice the bottom and top of the seal does not fit tightly in the recess, I expect it should. It appears to get pushed in when the door gets closed. I tried pushing it in gently with a smooth object but it won't stay in - I'll see how it goes.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
m.e.Portland
- 23 reviews
Update on review dated 6th Nov 2016
Well, big revelation for me and heads up to everyone else that has reviewed gas stoves in general and complained of lack of simmer options.
Make sure your installer regulates/sets the burners/jets on installation!
After speaking to my local Westinghouse dealer about how disappointed I was with the lack of simmer option, I was told that all the burners should have an easily discernable high and low flame, so we asked the installer to come back and check the burners. He made some adjustments to the screws inside the front panel above the ...Read more
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Waz1Sydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
This is an excellent oven
Design great, solid cast iron trivets are good burner layout well thought out, lighting of all burners faultless, grill cooks very well, oven cooks perfectly, cooks evenly as well. Removable inner oven door glass is a great idea for cleaning. I've repaired ovens for 30 years so I know a little about them, this is the first new oven we have purchased in that time & we're very happy with it.
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Lots of design faults
The brand new stove has a lot of problems with gas jet ignition and often I have to use a gas gun. This was one of the reasons we got rid of our old Chef expecting a new Westinghouse would not give any problems. I also can't understand why the very front gas jet on the RHS is the smallest as most cooking needs a large jet at the front. So I have to lean over this small jet to stir the contents of saucepans at the back. The Chef had larger jets at the front and smaller at the rear - this is definitely a backward step. Not happy!
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agatha1960
- 9 reviews
- 4 likes
Not user friendly
Unfortunately there isn't much choice in 60cm upright stoves. I settled for this all-gas Westinghouse model which has just recently come onto the market. I had hoped that some problems noted in reviews of earlier models would have been rectified but it seems not. All the control knobs get uncomfortably hot when the oven is in use and the burners are more difficult to light than my old Chef that it replaced. In fact I often use a gas gun instead of the ignition button because it's easier. Not right for a brand new stove. The installer could...Read more
n't get the wok burner to stay lit so we've had a service call already - not a promising start. At least they came out promptly. Hopefully I'll get used to it and warm to it a bit more but the hot knob issue is a design fault that should have been rectified. Who tests these things?2 comments
ELECTROLUX ..Westinghouse
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We are sorry to hear you are experiencing problems with your Electrolux appliance. If you wish to discuss this further please feel free to contact Ben at [email protected] Thanks BenUpdate from Agatha: Twice this week the oven has turned itself off after about 45 minutes. This problem has been mentioned in reviews of earlier models. Why has this not been addressed on the new m... Read more
odel? I think when this stove is out of warranty it will be going to the tip. Not good enough!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Bodey Buildersasked
is this stove fan forced?
3 answers
Yes, there is a button to turn the fan on and off. There is no indicator light, but you can tell it is on by the button depressed detant, and the sound of the fan. May not be good for older people who may not be able to discern these factors.
Yes, it is. It works very well to help the food cook evenly. My oven light stays on during operation no matter how low I've set the temperature. This is handy as I can see whether I've left the oven on after I've finished baking.
Yes, it is fan forced. I have since got used to every so often having to use the gas gun to light a jet. I also have got used to the stove top layout. Maybe I was a little harsh in my original judgement and probably should have given it another star or 2.
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Neridaasked
the griller will not stay ignited. How can I troubleshoot this?
5 answers
You need to press the control for at least 20 sec or else it will go out.
We've had this problem with some of the burners. My husband pulled the knobs out a little which seems to alter the connection. If it's under warranty and won't stay on even if you hold the knob for a few seconds I would get them out to modify it. We had to have a serviceman out shortly after installation because the wok burner wouldn't stay lit and he made some simple alteration. It's very annoying and a poor reflection on Westinghouse that such a crap design made it onto the market.
Sorry - mine has an electric grill but sometimes the gas burners on top have to be lit with either a match or a gas gun. I recommend contacting your installer to re-adjust the griller jets.
Prices
- Westinghouse - WFG617SANG - 60cm Freestanding Gas Cooker - NG - Stainless Steel$1,739.00
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m.e.
Another update for my reviews of this stove dated Nov '16 and Mar '17
to fix it before the warranty ran out despite several phone calls to the seller, so I've learned to live with it . Pros :I've now had this stove almost 2 years and have gotten used to the burner inconsistencies on the back left hand side. No-one came... Read more