Real-Life Review of Frigidaire Gallery Induction Range Stove FGIH3047VFB w/ Air Fry

[@slytown]

You need better pans for induction to get rid of the buzz. There's not enough iron in the bottom of the pan for magnetic connection.

[@striker1211]

It makes the same buzz with my cast iron skillet.

[@OlanrewajuOlukosi]

@@striker1211 The buzz is from the cookware

[@tonyertola7011]

I have the same range with the controls in the back. This is my second inductipn range. The first was a much better Kenmore 14 years ago. The large burners on this range can only heat an 8 inch area. That is the size of all of the elements regardless of the circle size on the cooktop. I've had the elements replaced along with the generator board with no improvement. Two different technicians said that there is nothing else that can be done. The noise is most likely from your cookware, which vibrates from the magnetic heating process. My steel and cast iron cookware is pretty quiet and only noticeable on max power.

[@XatxiFly]

Thank you so much for this, truly a civil service to post an honest detailed review like this - especially with audio demonstration, which I was looking for.

[@tericoulter4426]

Thanks so much for this. I was looking at the Frigidaire Gallery and now I will be looking elsewhere!

[@johncuthbertson9858]

Thank you for this review. I recently bought the model GCFI3060BF. I too found the touch controls to turn on a hot plate and the power slider a touch slow to respond - although not as slow as the buttons you demonstrate. The issue I run into, however, is that there is only 1/2 inch gap between the edge of the front RHS plate and the safety line. So if you move a pan by stirring it and it comes near to the safety line then, if you fail to move it within 30 seconds, the whole cooktop turns off. Now I’m aware of that safety feature, I watch for it. But as a newb it just looked like the cooktop was turning itself off unpredictably.

[@drkrueger]

I have this one with the controls at the back. The two left burners failed just after the warrantee expired. Cannot seem to find any induction range that doesn't have quality issues. Hate the idea of going back to non-induction.

[@TheBBlaster]

I have same model. We went to Lodge cast iron pans and they do not buzz. The auto sizing is garbage just the center will heat on ours. I took it apart and it is one single coil on each burner and they are not segmented nor is there a sensor to even detect the size.

[@RedBeardedRabbit]

Good real-world observations. Surprised you didn't comment at all about any coil size annoyances - electric stoves with multi-size rings are really more flexible here.

[@dayledeer9013]

I have friends with induction ranges who absolutely love them and highly recommend them.Faster cooking, less energy use, and supposedly it heats the pot with soundwaves. A chef said that the vibration sound depended on the pan. Gas burners make a definate noise.

[@james9872]

The surface is cool relative to gas / electric because the surface isn’t generating any heat. The heat you’re seeing is coming from the heat in the pan, resting on the surface. If you had touched an electric coil or glass top like you did here around 14:00, you would literally be blistering. That’s what makes it much safer than electric / gas - especially when it comes to children.

[@striker1211]

I wish I could test a coil vs induction. The surface was still hot 15 minutes after I stopped cooking, but i don't know how hot a similar electric coil stove would've been either.

[@wyattclarke9076]

Thank you for this review!

[@darlenecampbell6215]

Thank you very helpful

[@Dtownvino]

Does the fan run a lot while using the induction cooktop?

[@striker1211]

I don't hear a fan when I use the stove top unless I'm using the oven as well.

[@FreddytheGamma]

Does anyone else have the control panel area and directly above it get so hot that you cannot touch it in fear of burning yourself? On my range, it gets as hot as the oven or the induction (when used).

[@striker1211]

I haven't had that issue but try cycling the door lock, maybe it's blocking the door from shutting all the way? Also check the seal. When shut my oven door is about a half inch closer to the rear of the stove (recessed) than the panels bottom edge.

[@minhlac2376]

I can't start my oven tried bake and boil. Can you help me

[@striker1211]

select bake and then ok/start.

[@minhlac2376]

@@striker1211 nothing happens when I push ok. I can't even change it from 340 to 400c

[@gerarddoucet9696]

After a power outage the cooking does not work

[@shimadk1237]

Where were you while your child was playing with the range???

[@striker1211]

Lol right next to them

[@stevenzeppieri4771]

You should take into consideration the price point on this specific oven versus its competitors. It’s the lowest priced induction stove. You sound pretty disappointed with your purchase. Should have went with a Bosch or Kitchen Aid. But I think you would have found faults with other manufacturers as well. You’re just a Karen. Just saying!! You get what you pay for.

[@striker1211]

It was not the cheapest at the time we bought it, a Samsung was. We bought Frigidaire because we are very happy with our Frigidaire fridge. It wasn't even the cheapest Frigidaire now that I think about it. Not all critical reviews are Karen'ing. Should we not be critical of things that we buy? It's not like you can test drive these things.

[@OlanrewajuOlukosi]

I saw the Bosch price and just couldnt make it. lol. Went for Frigidaire