Gaggenau appliances: review and lineup
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Gaggenau is BSH's ultra-premium brand, a sibling of Thermador and Bosch, known for German design and serious cooking tools: 400 Series combi-steam ovens, Vario cooktops and full-surface induction. If Thermador is the luxury pro brand, Gaggenau is the architect's brand.
Two Gaggenau products are in our database. The 400 Series 30 combi-steam oven offers 13 heating methods, humidity at 0, 30, 60, 80 or 100%, temperatures from 85 to 450°F, sous-vide, fully automatic cleaning and a handleless glass door that opens itself to 180°. It's plumbed and holds 2.1 cu ft, so treat it as a second oven. The 400 Series 36 full-surface induction cooktop handles up to six pans anywhere, with up to 5,500 W and a TFT display.
Gaggenau doesn't publish US pricing for these models, and the retailers we checked show "call for price," so expect to request a quote. Its warranty is the standout: 5 years parts and labor from delivery for US and Canada purchases on or after January 1, 2025, plus 60 days cosmetic. That's the longest full coverage of any brand on this site.
Who should shop Gaggenau: design-led remodels where budget is secondary, cooks who use steam daily, and anyone who values a long full warranty. Who should skip it: buyers who need a primary full-size oven or want published prices; Miele's PureLine and Thermador's Freedom induction cover similar ground with clear pricing.
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Gaggenau appliances we review
Gaggenau 400 Series 36-inch Full-Surface Induction Cooktop
Gaggenau · Cooktop · Induction
- Dealer quote
- 36″ wide
- Induction
- 5-yr full warranty
The Gaggenau full surface induction cooktop (400 Series CX492612) is the ultra-premium answer to Thermador's Freedom. It lets you place up to six pans anywhere on the glass, lists a 5,500-watt maximum power figure, and runs through a TFT touch display with Home Connect remote access. Its biggest advantage on paper is the warranty: 5 years parts and labor, versus 2 years for most rivals. Pricing is by dealer quote only, and the value case is weak, so it's for buyers who want Gaggenau's design and coverage above all.
Gaggenau 400 Series 30-inch Combi-Steam Oven
Gaggenau · Wall oven · Steam
- Dealer quote
- 30″ wide
- Electric
- 5-yr full warranty
- Oven capacity (cu ft): 2.1
The Gaggenau combi steam oven (400 Series BS484612/BS485612) is the most serious steam cooking tool in our wall oven lineup. It's plumbed, offers 13 heating methods, five humidity levels from 0% to 100%, a temperature range of 85°F to 450°F, sous-vide and automatic cartridge cleaning, all behind a handleless glass door that swings open 180 degrees. Gaggenau backs it with a 5-year parts-and-labor warranty. Pricing is by dealer quote only, and the 2.1 cu. ft. cavity is compact, so this is for committed cooks with a design-led kitchen.
Gaggenau vs other brands
Questions about Gaggenau
Is Gaggenau better than Thermador?
Gaggenau is positioned above Thermador within the same parent company, BSH. It offers more specialized products, such as the 400 Series combi-steam oven, and a 5-year parts-and-labor warranty versus Thermador's 2 years. Thermador offers published pricing, broader pro-style ranges and the 2026 Gift With Purchase promotion.
How much do Gaggenau appliances cost?
Gaggenau generally doesn't publish US pricing, and retailers we checked list the 400 Series combi-steam oven and full-surface induction cooktop as "call for price." The previous full-surface cooktop model was listed at $7,099 at one retailer before it was discontinued. Ask an authorized dealer for a quote on your exact configuration.
What is Gaggenau's warranty?
Gaggenau offers a 5-year parts-and-labor warranty from delivery in the US and Canada for products purchased on or after January 1, 2025, plus a 60-day cosmetic warranty. That's longer full coverage than any other brand on this site, most of which offer 1 or 2 years.