Two words that come to mind when talking about the SKS (Signature Kitchen Suite) slide in range are technology, and innovation. Whether it is the WiFi capability, or the 24/7 Concierge Service, SKS has become a viable (albeit pricey) option on the slide in range market.
The performance of the SKS slide in is competitive with all brands. They offer the RapidHeat burners, which allow the consumer to quickly boil water with one of its 18,500 BTU burners. They also offer ProHeat Convection (the SKS name for true convection), which proves to be a more precise cooking atmosphere in its oven. True convection works by placing the heating element next to the convection fan, so it heats up and then pushes the air out. This is opposed to standard convection which has a heating element on the floor of the oven, and the fan in the back on the oven cavity.
SKS also offers a 24/7 Concierge Service to all of their consumers who register their product with SKS. SKS slide in ranges are a connected appliance, meaning it is WiFi capable. Their concierge service offers WiFi appliance monitoring, so that SKS can notify the consumer when repairs or part replacements are needed. They also provide a three year full warranty with their product, once it is registered. Something that is unique to SKS is their 5 Day Promise. This guarantees the consumer service on their broken appliance within five days. (see www.signaturekitchensuite.com for full details on this program)
At $3,599, SKS ranges are at the higher end of the price point for slide in ranges, so this range may not be for everyone. With that being said, if you are the type of consumer that likes an appliance that can be controlled from an app on your phone, or wants something other than traditional brands, this is a range that should be considered.