I am very happy that I purchased this Cafe Series range. It has the feel of a high quality appliance. I am very satisfied with its performance, both stove top and oven. All the knobs and touch controls are very easy to use. It is also easy to clean.
This range/stove is great but it was really disappointing that after we did a self-clean we could no longer get the oven racks to slide in and out. Also, it's a shame that they don't manufacture spacers that go between the side of the stove top and the countertop.
Been using this range for about 3 months. Turkey cooked via convection w/probe and it came out good. Don't like that the oven turns off when probe temp is reached and the timer ding is not loud. The cooktop does heat up fast, visually, but doesn't start heating the pot quickly enough like radiant rings. When ingredients do start getting hot (boiling) the pot has to taken away from the burner area because the glass cooktop does not cool fast. Watch what you want to bring up to a boil and stop because the cooktop does retain heat for a pretty long time. Turning down the burner does not reduce heat quickly. Also, the front control panel is too sensitive. Slightest brush with hand, stomach or anything else will effect a response from the keypad. Do like the bold stainless knobs. The cooktop lockout feature is not identified in the owner manual until the back of the manual and then under special features. As sensitive as the control panel is the lock is a great feature but doesn't always unlock as the directions say. Sometimes have to press selected buttons on keypad several times before the unlock is activated. Also, for a high end range the keypad should have been backlighted because it is flat and difficult to see unless bent down to its level. The companion 30 in built in Cafe convection oven has a similar keypad and it too should have a backlight. Finally, the owners manual is printed on brown recycled paper that doesn't fit the premium price paid for this oven. The GE microwave purchased to complement the Cafe ovens is printed on white, easy to read paper. Overall, like the looks of the range, but it does have some quirks some people can't overlook and maybe should opt for lower priced GE products with similar features.
This is the best! I have the accuracy to cook with a gas stove top, and 2 ovens on the bottom that are electric. Thanksgiving was a pleasure, so easy to cook/heat all the dishes!
Let me start by saying that I really love the duel fuel range, propane burners, electric convection oven. This is a quality unit. I have been cooking and find no issues except that it is a joy to use and even clean.