Product review (3 stars): Attractive and decently-functional small range
I had my doubts about this range based on negative online user reviews, but I've been pleasantly surprised so far. Our previous range was a cheap standard issue apartment-grade white range with a pilot ignition, open burners, and no oven window. So the Avanti is an upgrade with its stainless steel, electric ignition, and oven with a light and window. We've been using it for a few weeks and have had no problems. It's easy to clean, easy to use, and looks great. Also, the action of the knobs and oven door feel much higher quality than our previous range. I noticed that the range is made in Italy, so that explains why it was rather expensive (although Amazon offered the best price I could find). On the negative side, the oven is small. My cookie tray does not fit. Also, even the lowest setting on the smallest burner is still a little too high for my liking when I'm simmering rice or something that needs extremely low heat. The other thing that's weird is the owner's manual says you should keep the oven door open while igniting the oven burner, to prevent risk of explosion. I've never heard of such a thing, but I'm following the instructions.

***UPDATE, April 29, 2013: Now that I've had this range for several months, I feel like an update is necessary: (1.) I have NOT had any problems with the oven staying lit like others have reported. (2.) The smallest burner (left side, closest to user) does not always ignite promptly. About 50% of the time, it takes several tries to light it and it's very annoying.

****UPDATE, February 10, 2015: I've had the range for 2-1/2 years now, so I wanted to provide an update. The problem I'd been experiencing with the smallest burning not igniting reliably has gone away. For at least a year now, it's been igniting properly. The range is holding up pretty well.