Having one burner able to boil water quickly is already pretty useful, but having two adds a great deal of convenience to dinner time-particularly if your tastes go beyond pasta. The front right burner took about a minute more, though the remaining burners took 10 minutes a piece. The front left Flex Boil burner was the fastest, taking just four minutes to bring six cups of water to a rapid boil. Overall, the 97723's variety of burners offered fast boiling speeds and a wide range of temperatures. The ceramic cooktop is easy to clean, just we careful about scratches. The 97723 has a total of five burners, all of which are designed for different purposes: a front-left 3,200 watt burner, a rear-center 100 watt warming zone, a right-rear 1,200 watt burner, a rear-left 1,800 watt burner, and a front-right 3,000 watt triple-ring burner. As far as we can tell, it performs no actual useful function-but it looks pretty cool and can be turned off if you find it aesthetically offensive. One interesting design touch is the cool blue accent light that stretches across the bottom of the control panel. Oven controls are located in the center of the backsplash, and offer traditional functions in addition to one-touch recipe controls that automatically adjust the timer and temperature. They do the job, but we think they overcomplicate the panel and we miss the tactical nature of physical dials-especially when they require a reach to adjust. See, instead of physical dials, the 97723 uses touch controls. At this price point, rear-mounted controls are a surprising choice, kind of like putting cloth seats in a luxury car.Īnd you'll be reaching over hot surfaces frequently to control the burners. Unfortunately, all the controls are located on the backsplash of the unit, forcing users to reach over boiling and bubbling pots and pans. The exterior is comprised of a mix of black glass, ceramic, and stainless steel, and each door has a sturdy and elegant handle. That's something to consider if you're concerned with the resale value of your home after a kitchen renovation. The Kenmore Elite 97723 features a modern design that we really like the looks of, although we have to admit it may not be for everyone.

Along with some impressively fast boiling speeds and a wide range of burner temperatures, both ovens offer even baking. The Frigidaire-built 97723 looks decidedly modern, but there is a lot of substance under that stainless steel and glass surface.

Split into two identical 3.6-cubic-foot capacity ovens, the range has true convection in each cavity, a temperature probe, a tri-ring burner, and a warming zone. But the 97723 does come equipped with a number of features that go some way to justifying the cost. Of course, the high MSRP-and $2,089 sale price-may be enough to convince you to keep shopping.

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