I visited a Pacific Sales showroom with this model on their floor. Unfortunately it wasn't powered but I made this video to capture some detail of it's build quality.
The JIS1450DS is identical but with a different style handle.
Issues with the model on display:
1. The oven control frame, when pressed made a clicking sound indicating it was loose. I didn't see any exposed screws that could be tightened however.
2. The main door has a kind of bounce to it when opening. Not a huge issue but it doesn't feel "solid" like other ranges at this price point.
3. In the warming drawer / lower oven, insulation is coming out of the drawer frame (this is the white fluffy stuff).
4. The warning drawer clicks when opening and closing it in an unpleasant way.
5. I had a little trouble with the sliding oven rack but it turned out it wasn't installed correctly.
Unfortunately I couldn't play with the controls in the store as the oven wasn't powered on. This seems to be common and is quite frustrating.
As a bit of background, I'm in the market for a new range and drove an hour from home to see this model in the store before buying it. I'm disappointed by the quality control and overall feel of the range.
Sorry for the poor video quality!
