I bought this range to replace a 19 year old convection smooth cook top that I could not get parts for. As I am in a wheelchair, I need to have the controls in the front, which makes a range much more expensive. I didn't realize though how slow my old range was -- the cook top and oven heat to temperature (and hotter!) very, very fast. I thought that I would miss my convection oven, but not at all. Foods were crispy outside and juicy inside. I don't miss the old one at all :)