We have not used any of the added features...yet. However, I had to do this review, as I just got finished with five hours of food prep for the week. First I have to say, I've always cooked on an electric stove top, so this review is taking that into account. When I was making a sauce that had to be brought to a boil and then turned down to a simmer, I realized how much easier this range is making my life! I literally turned it down and right before my eyes it went to a simmer -- no guess work, no having to take the pan off the burner, no trying to figure out where on the dial I'd finally get a simmer. A few weeks ago, I used a pressure cooker on my new range, and again, it kept the pressure exactly where it should have been for the entire time. Pressure cooking on an electric stove is pretty much a nightmare.