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GE - Cafe 5.4 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Freestanding Gas Convection Range - Stainless steel
Average customer rating
4.4
(559 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 559 reviews
5 Stars
382
4 Stars
105
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
22
1 Star
19
88%of customers recommend this product.
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478 out of
542)
Customer Reviews for GE - Cafe 5.4 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Freestanding Gas Convection Range - Stainless steel
Customer Rating
1
Don't buy it.
on August 22, 2012
Posted by: GVZEE
from VIneland, NJ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Two large burners in the front make it impossible to work on the back burners without getting burned. Stainless scratches. Control panel turns oven off if you bump it accidentally. IMPOSSIBLE to clean.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Performance
2
Quality
1
Features
3
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Temp control
on July 5, 2012
Posted by: GregD
from Metuchen, NJ, USA
We replaced a 10 year old high end slide in range, so I am comparing high end to high end.
First, the oven temp control and heat distribution is excellent. I make pizza all the time and the browning is even from front to back. I just wish it would go higher than 525. Even at 525, the front of the stove is only warm to the touch, it never gets hot. The old one got so hot you could barely touch the control panel. We use the convection all the time, it not only speeds cooking times, but it will give a rib roast a nice outside browning.
The front super burner needs a very wide to capture the large flame. It boils water faster than any I have used. The true test, however, is very low simmer. The old stove only had one burner that would go to a simmer level and stay lit, all 4 on this stove can go to a low simmer and stay lite. The small burner in the rear can go below a simmer and keep something warm. All 4 of the main burners have an excellent range of high heat to low simmer. The range of movement of the knobs, does not match the level of flame, so for most of the range of movement there is little change in flame.
The center burner griddle works very well. I have yet to set above 3 for pancakes or sandwiches, just remember that you have to preheat any griddle before cooking. I cook meat outside even in Feb when it is 10 deg outside, so I have no idea how well this works for meat, but based on the low setting, I think the griddle would get more than hot enough.
Some have complained about the fan that turns on once the oven reaches a certain temperature. This fan keeps the back of the stove cool. Our old stove did not have this feature and the back vent area got so hot you could not touch it for even 1 second. While I would have liked a bit quieter fan, low profile stoves that have rear vents do require air circulation for safety.
We have not used the keep warm oven on the bottom, we use it for storage.
Overall, we are very pleased with this stove. Appearance is subjective, but performance is not. This unit performs better than I expected. Like any tool, you need to learn how to take advantage of the features and burner performance
I would recommend this to a friend!
Performance
5
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
2
extremely disappointed
on October 22, 2012
Posted by: Maggy51
from Oak Park, IL, USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I did research and chose this range for my new kitchen. Three months after instalation, the 'mother board' went out after trying to pre-heat the oven. I called a GE approved repair company, the person who came out said it is a very common problem with this range. I have had the 'motherboard' replaced 3 times. The oven shuts down if it hits 300 and above, I have to unplug the range and let it re-boot. I am very disappointed with this range, I looked forward to having a new kitchen & new range, I spent my hard-earned money on the range. Looking at reviews on various web-sites, I have found many other complaints regarding the exact same problem.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Performance
1
Quality
2
Features
2
Value
1
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Customer Rating
2
Too Darn Loud!
on March 28, 2013
Posted by: WMary53
from New Jersey
I have suffered with this oven for one year and will be replacing it. The oven cooling fan turn on at 350 degrees and it's very annoying. We like to entertain in our kitchen but can't have the oven on because it's too darn loud!
Even after It's shut off the fan continues for at least 10 minutes, so if you want to eat right after baking, you have to endure the whine of the motor - really annoying. I've had the motor replaced but it made no difference.
If I knew in advance about the noisy fan, I would not have purchased this oven.
Moreover, the baking oven takes 30 minutes (yes, 30 minutes to pre-heat.# so it's usless for heating up a slice of pizza quickly - which is one of the reasons I purchased the Cafe. I mistakenly thought the second oven could be used like a mini oven for my kids to heat up small items only to find out that it takes 30 minutes for it to pre-heat.
I've never been so dissatisfied with an appliance in my life. I don't recommend it and I'm really sorry I bought it. What a waste of money.
If after reading this poor review anyone still wants this oven, I will sell it to you for half price. #It's 11 months old)
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Performance
2
Quality
2
Features
2
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
5
From the Husband of the Chef
on November 30, 2012
Posted by: DaveTheCarpenter
from Connecticut, USA
OK, I don't do much of the cooking, my wife does. But since we have gotten this stove the food she cooks, excellent before, has become better. This is due to this oven's ability to cook everything completely and evenly.
As I stated I am no expert, but the oven is easy to use (even for me to heat fish sticks, chicken nuggets, etc). The burners heat the pans evenly so my eggs don't burn or cook faster on one side. The griddle is awesome for cooking pancakes, bacon, and fish.
Also, it looks really awesome, I mean, look at the thing, it is very very cool looking and you don't have to pay crazy high price for it.
All around I am completely satisfied.
To the people who complain about the fan noise. Yes, there is a fan, yes it sounds like a fan. No it is not LOUD and is not distracting. But, I also have two children who could probably drown out the noise of a Super Bowl crowd, not that they are always around when I am cooking.
As I stated I am no expert, but the oven is easy to use (even for me to heat fish sticks, chicken nuggets, etc). The burners heat the pans evenly so my eggs don't burn or cook faster on one side. The griddle is awesome for cooking pancakes, bacon, and fish.
Also, it looks really awesome, I mean, look at the thing, it is very very cool looking and you don't have to pay crazy high price for it.
All around I am completely satisfied.
To the people who complain about the fan noise. Yes, there is a fan, yes it sounds like a fan. No it is not LOUD and is not distracting. But, I also have two children who could probably drown out the noise of a Super Bowl crowd, not that they are always around when I am cooking.
Performance
5
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
5
Best range I have ever owned
on September 19, 2012
Posted by: Jec54
from West Bend, WI, USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this range. The gas cook top configuration provides me with flexibility when cooking big meals and it can boil water in no time flat. The electric oven heats up quickly and bakes like a dream. The unit is insulated so well that the cabinets on either side of the unit do not get warm like they did with my old unit. Before getting this range I had to be careful not to put things like chocolate chips in a cabinet along side of the range or they would melt but not with this one. I cannot think of one negative thing to say about this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Performance
5
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
5
This product is of high quality!!!
on October 2, 2012
Posted by: Shirleyann
from Rhode Island, USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I searched for two years for a new gas range and finally found what I wanted. The GE Cafe has met all of my standards and then some. I was skeptical at first after reading some negative reviews. The fan makes a nominal sound and is not intrusive. The convection works like a dream. The stainless steel is easy to clean using a sponge with dish detergent and wiping with a dry microfiber cloth. The appearance is sturdy and handsome. I love it. Will be adding the other appliances in the GE Cafe line too. Buy it, you will be glad you did.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Performance
5
Quality
5
Features
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
5
Love this stove
on October 11, 2012
Posted by: Nan1966
from Michigan, USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really happy. But, I used the oven cleaner once and the burner knobs warped. Very strange.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Performance
5
Quality
4
Features
4
Value
4
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