Customer Reviews for GE - Cafe 5.4 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Freestanding Gas Convection Range - Stainless steel
Customer Rating
5
SO BEAUTIFUL AND WHAT GREAT FEATURES!!
on September 15, 2014
Posted by: KESSLER
from Loomis, CA, United States
I JUST BOUGHT THIS IN 09/2014 AND IT IS AMAZING! IT HAS CONVECTION COOKING OPTION AND NATURAL GAS. IT HAS 5 BURNERS!! I LOVE THE GRILL FEATURE. THE EXTRA COOKING DRAWER AT THE BOTTOM IS A BIG PLUS. NOT TO MENTION HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS IN MY KITCHEN. WHO WOULDN'T LOVE IT?
I bought this range in November 2013 - because of all the features it contains - as well as being beautiful in appearance. I'll be honest - there were some initial problems with the heating element in the oven, which ended up needing to be replaced (there was a noticeable gas smell when the upper oven was used). And the part needed was not in stock - so we had to make other arrangements for Thanksgiving. Despite this initial bad experience, I now love this range. It does everything I need it to - from crispy skinned roast chicken to evenly baked cookies. I've never had a convection oven before, and I love the results. The replaceable middle panels on the stovetop are great. The griddle makes pancakes a breeze. And if I need more burners - just pop on the grates instead. The "power boil" feature is a helpful time-saver when boiling water for pasta. And the low simmer is terrific for soups and stews.
The other night I made brownies in the lower oven baking drawer, while braising a succulent pork shoulder in the upper oven and sauteeing some delicious veggies on the cooktop. Very versatile!
I have had this unit for about 6 months now. I am so happy with the appearance. People think I had purchased a professional high priced stove. I love having an oven that gives me a choice of either regular bake or convection. It heats up quickly and maintains temperature. The top is easy to keep clean and the finish just doesn't show finger prints, so I am not constantly having to wipe it. The fan for the oven that comes on automatically does make a bit more noise that I had expect. You do get used to it though. I haven't used the warming drawer yet; but plan to as soon as things cool off in Northern California. I also love having a center burner for making pancakes and other things. The center unit doesn't interfere with the other four burners. There is space for everything and the extra heat you can get from these burners is just fantastic. All in all I just love this stove and would tell everyone to purchase it.
We bought this stove because we liked the second oven option on the bottom with the main oven being on the top. We are very happy with the speed in which both ovens warm up. We also LOVE the power boil options on the front burners. The griddle is used for pancakes, tortillas and eggs on a daily basis.
Bought the range in November 2013, last year. It's great. The only downside I see so far is the bottom warmer drawer seems a little flimsy. Oh and it didn't come with a broiler pan. Otherwise, all good. No issues. I do recommend.