"I researched stoves online for a long time prior to making this purchase, and visited many stores that sell mid and high end stoves. I really wanted a commercial grade stove with some key features, but also had a budget to consider. My wife and I cook and bake daily so wanted something with lots of room, power, and good quality. Key features I wanted included 36" 6-burner gas stove with large electric convection oven (aka dual fuel), self clean, and of key importance, it had to look really good. :-) I am in no way associated with FM, AJ Madison, and offer this as an unbiased review. My budget evolved over time, and I came to the conclusion to get everything I wanted I would need to spend $5-$6k. Of course I started looking at some of the lower price models first but found they all lacked either some of the key features or overall build quality. I looked at Verona, NXR, Bluestar, Bertazzoni, DCS, Thermadore, Viking, Wolf, and others. The lower end models (Verona, NXR) either lacked features or build quality. The higher end (Thermadore, Viking, Wolf) offered watered down versions at my price point and also lacked key features such as dual duel and self clean in their lower end models. Bertazzoni, offered some similar features, but in putting my hands on both at appliance stores, I found the Fulgor Milano to be hands down superior- way more power for burners, much larger oven (5.2 cf vs 4.0 cf) and all around better build. The FM weighs around 385 lbs. vs. 250 lbs. for Bertazzoni. Okay, about the range. I purchased the Fulgor Milano (FM) Sophia 36" DF range. First off, I have owned it for about 4 months. I wanted to allow some time to really get to know it. Cooktop: 6 high powered 18,000 btu solid brass burners. I wanted all high power so I could cook anything on any burner, unlike some of the other stoves with some low power burners. 18,000 btu really packs some punch. Also, these are dual stack burners that allow one to reduce to very low simmer on inner ring. They work great. The cooktop also features 3 continuous grates which are very solid and allow you to slide large pots around easily. Also, the cooktop is a one piece, matte black surface, that is really easy to clean, durable, and doesn't show grime or scratch like some of the unfinished stainless steel (SS) surfaces on other models. A very minor cleaning issue: there is a narrow seam on front edge of cooktop just wide enough to trap a grain of rice or equivalent 1/16" maybe). I have used a toothpick to clean. There are six metal burner control knobs with burner location graphic for each that feel well made and have a gas shutoff built in if burner goes out (hasn't happened to me but a nice safety feature). One final note on the cooktop, the front surface is solid billet aluminum and not pressed SS. I feel it will resist dents and dings much better than SS. Oven: large, 5.2 cf oven, with 3 racks (one sliding), and two oven lights. This model has two convection fans. I bought an over thermometer to double check temps and found the oven temp to be very accurate. The oven uses two knobs and a LCD touch screen display to control everything. One knob controls baking modes. Bake, broil, roast, plus convection and non-convection, while the other controls temp. The display show time, oven temp., and also has a timer, and a preheat display. Originally, I was looking for an over with no display as with the commercial ovens, but I am really happen with this display, it is easy to use and I like having the timer and the preheat indicator bars. The oven has a cool temp. Probe you insert into your beef/poultry and the LCD shows the internal temp while it is baking. Due to the size of the oven, it takes a while to get up to temp (maybe 10-12 min to 350 and 17-20 minutes to 450. The oven has 4 pane glass so is cool to touch even at high baking temp. Also I find the door metal surfaces etc. warm but not hot to touch during baking. The door is soft close which I have found useful and keeps the heavy door from slamming. The oven performance has been excellent, convection makes for crisp cookies, French fries, and meats/poultries. I really like the variety of settings with baking elements and convection, as well as the evenness in temp. Plus at close to 400 lbs. it seems to radiate heat well. Unfortunately I have not used the self clean feature yet choosing to wipe down spills to date. I really like having that option for major clean up though. I also feel that an oven built to withstand 900 degree self clean is built to last. Range hood: I have not installed this yet (kitchen renovation) so can only comment that it looks really solid heavy gauge SS with 600 cfm fan so I am looking forward to using it. Wok holder and Simmer plate: very nice add one that fit perfect in place on the burner grates. The simmer plate actually nests inside the wok holder so you can leave them in place if desired on one of the unused burners. I recommend them. Appearance/build quality: this is one of the best looking stoves I have seen. Really beautiful, commercial but modern and elegant. This seems really well made. FM did not skimp on materials. The billet solid front to cooktop, billet oven handle mounts, even the solid metal logo on oven door are all quality. Order/Delivery: AJ Madison was great throughout the process. I worked with Victor Swed who provided excellent service. They offered the best price I could find plus free shipping and no tax. Also, there was a special with 1/2 off the matching range hood. Delivery was well planned and the item came well boxed and strapped to a pallet. I did have to wait a few weeks for the range hood which arrived well after the stove. Also, the wok and simmer plate were on back order so took a while to arrive. Not a big deal to me and well worth the wait. Warranty: I bought the 5 year supplemental warranty for around $450, which, if not used, is rebated 50% for a total cost of around $225. Registering was a fairly easy process."

"I love it! This range is the best addition to our remodeled home and kitchen. I was wary of spending this much $ on an appliance, but it was well worth it. Rock solid performance for two years, and no regrets. I've saved a lot on cooking for the family instead of eating out."

"Like most folks, I spent many MANY hours weighing out my options before purchasing a range. I looked at virtually everything under $9K and realized the following: I wanted dual fuel for the added control and monitoring of oven functions, but had to be prepared to pay heavily for this convenience if I wanted the quality of a truly high-end manufacturer. That is, until I found the Sofia. At first, I overlooked this range while equating price and workmanship. I had pretty much settled on the Thermador dual fuel, but decided to visit a show room just to be certain. Fortunately, sitting right next to the Thermador at the show room was the Fulgor Milano Sofia, and it outshines the Thermador by a mile. The workmanship on the Sofia is brilliant, from the HEAVY oven door with soft-close function, to the overall aesthetic, the Sofia is truly a beautiful piece of machinery. The functionality of the 6 huge burners is stellar, and the little things like the food temperature probe that connects with the digital display lend a little extra technology to the unit that you just don't see in other make/models. All this at a price point of gas-only base-models in it's competitors. The only, likely unfounded, slight twinge of reservation I had upon purchasing came from the fact that Fulgor seems to be relatively unknown in the US market. I think you can chalk this up to the fact that they are a relatively new competitor here. I took a chance on them and so far couldn't be happier. If the quality holds the way it has been during my first few months of use, this range is bound to make waves in the market. I think any discerning buyer will feel the same way too. Buying through AJ Madison was a good experience as well. The delivery company was flexible and worked with me on coordinating drop off as the kitchen was under construction at the time."

"I wanted to give a quick review as I researched and researched for months and looked at every major appliance store in the Northern VA Area including Best Buy, AJ Madison, Miele Experience Store, ADU and ABW. But this is about the range not the place you buy it from. In short this range has exceeded my expectations in every way and am sure it will yours as well. For me it came to this range vs. a 10,000 Miele dual fuel range and feel like I made the right choice. Looked at Z Line, Samsung, Jenn-Air, Thermador, GE, LG Signature, Blue Star, and many others. It came down to Blue Star vs. Fulgor vs. Miele. They all have their strengths. But aesthetically and functionally I think Fulgor equals if not exceeds some of the other high end models for a bit less pocket change and you sacrifice nothing. The knobs and grates and range surface (more on that later) and the over cavity are top notch. Each of the Sofia's 6 burners go from low, low, low to 18 to 20K. I didn't see that on any other range. Also the top of the range is covered in not the typical shiny porcelainized black top in every other range (although Fisher-Paykel are stainless) but a matte finish which sort of reminds you of Silverstone non-stick and doesn't highlight the oil and messes that inevitably will land there. It is easy to clean. I have not used the electronic control for the oven (typically not needed except for a few functions) except for turning on rapid preheat or setting the time clock. Otherwise everything works like a charm. This thing just exudes luxury and quality as well as the much more expensive Jenn-Air's, Miele's and BlueStars. I can literally bring a big pot of water to boil in like 5-10 minutes. It's awesome in a word."

"I waited for a while so I could use this before reviewing it. I love this range. The gas cook top works so well. Every burner is the same, so I don't have to remember which one is hot and which one is not as hot. Heats up water really quickly. Clean up on the cook top is wonderful. It gives me lots of room. Canning was amazing this year. The oven is huge and the convection for cooking lots of rolls for my big family dinners is great. Over all I am so happy with this purchase. I love having six burners."