Customer reviews from geappliances.com
Caf - 30" Electric Induction Cooktop - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.4
(99 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 99 reviews
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Star
7
86%of customers recommend this product.
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83 out of
96)
Customer Reviews for Caf - 30" Electric Induction Cooktop - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
2
Burner stopped working
on January 12, 2018
Posted by: Kcfranqui
The large burner will no longer turn on....as if it doesn’t recognize the pan any more. I hit the power, select setting, but no humming and it turns off after a few seconds. Of course, I’ve had it for 1 1/2 years so it is out of warranty.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
4
Quality
1
Value
1
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
4
Love it except the buzz
on March 23, 2018
Posted by: Pudda
from Rochester, NY, USA
The buzz is normal. It just takes time to get used cooking on the unit. Just like going from electric to gas or visa versa. Food and water heats up faster. You have to keep an eye on it to avoid boil over.
This unit got a bad rap when new. If you buy one that has a SJ2 or SJ3 in the model number, it should work fine.
There is a foam style strip that goes around the bottom of the unit so the glass is protected. This leaves quit a gap from the cooktop surface to the countertop. I had some leftover chrome trim to fill the gaps and it looks great.
This unit got a bad rap when new. If you buy one that has a SJ2 or SJ3 in the model number, it should work fine.
There is a foam style strip that goes around the bottom of the unit so the glass is protected. This leaves quit a gap from the cooktop surface to the countertop. I had some leftover chrome trim to fill the gaps and it looks great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Quality
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
5
Durable and affordable
on October 24, 2018
Posted by: braigel
from Miramar
This product transcends its expectation. Suitable for a gourmet kitchen when it is "on" you felt in love of the cooking the quickness, the quietness and the performance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Quality
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
5
Cooks quickly, cleans up easily
on March 13, 2019
Posted by: Cardinal80
from suburbia Maryland
We like it--it was a good purchase decision. We recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Quality
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
1
Lost love for cooking - Unit switches off often
on April 16, 2017
Posted by: PeteRVA
from Richmond, VA
I really liked Induction cooktops mainly it is safer and cooks pretty quickly and less messy. GE Cafe was my top selection. Now after using this cooktop for just under 4 weeks and had to do circus shifting my pots and pans from one zone to other in the cooktop service, I lost love for cooking on this induction stove. I bought all brands of pots and pans and tried 20 different combinations. Yet the stove switches off at irregular time intervals. Very annoying.
If GE does not address this I had to exchange it for a electric or Gas stove.
Features
4
Performance
1
Quality
1
Value
1
Response from geappliances.comBy JILLatGEA, GE Appliances, April 26, 2017
Hello. Thank you for taking the time to write your review on your induction cooktop. You have selected a really nice model and we're sorry to hear you are experiencing this issue. We would like to help. First, please take a look at our following link to review our information regarding induction tips and details about cookware:
http://www.geappliances.com/ge/cooking/induction.htm
If you are still not getting the results you expect, we recommend taking advantage of your provided one year warranty and scheduling a service appointment with an authorized GE Appliance technician. You can set up an appointment online at:
http://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm
If you prefer to call, our scheduling department can be reached at 1-800-432-2737, Mon-Fri 7 am – 10 pm ET, Sat-Sun 8 am – 6 pm ET.
We want you to be happy with your new appliance. Thank you, again, for your evaluation.
http://www.geappliances.com/ge/cooking/induction.htm
If you are still not getting the results you expect, we recommend taking advantage of your provided one year warranty and scheduling a service appointment with an authorized GE Appliance technician. You can set up an appointment online at:
http://www.geappliances.com/ge/service-and-support/service.htm
If you prefer to call, our scheduling department can be reached at 1-800-432-2737, Mon-Fri 7 am – 10 pm ET, Sat-Sun 8 am – 6 pm ET.
We want you to be happy with your new appliance. Thank you, again, for your evaluation.
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
3
Beware of pots and pan sizes
on April 17, 2016
Posted by: PgBc
from South Carolina, United States
In December my husband and I bought new top of line induction pots and pans. Our previous induction cooktop burner adjusted to the size of the pot or pan. This one does not!!! Consider your pot and pan sizes before you purchase. I love the cooktop but I'm so disappointed I didn't realize this important point.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
1
Quality
1
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
4
Frustrated wife on Valentines Day
on February 14, 2017
Posted by: floral
from East Berlin, PA, United States
Installed the cooktop yesterday and noticed the burners turn off by themselves in the middle of cooking. Today, Valentines Day, my wife had to babysit the stove all day to get a pot of soup cooked. From a similar review, I guess I need a serviceman to come fix it too.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Performance
4
Quality
3
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com
Customer Rating
5
Gr8 Replacement for a (Previous) Radiant Cooktop
on January 8, 2017
Posted by: Louise 56
from Colley, TX
Love it! However, (& I think this may be the problem in the not so good reviews) you must have the correct Amp circuit for this cooktop. Most Radiant cooktops use a 30 Amp--most Inductions (like this model) require a 40 Amp. I actually had my electrician change my cooktop circuit from a 30 to a 50 Amp (just to be sure). In either case, the actual wire needs to be pulled from the cooktop location to the breaker box.
Water boils in a nanosecond! The melt feature works perfect for melting cheese or chocolate. Hubs wanted me to change to a gas cooktop but that would have been much more involved to run a gas line from my meter, so we agreed on this. He loves it too! The Flagstone Gray is really good with the other stainless appliances in the Kitchen--most ceramic tops are only available in black (which shows everything) or white. GE also provided the stainless frame, as I was replacing another cooktop that was a little larger and the stainless trim piece worked perfectly to absorb the excess width and depth.
Water boils in a nanosecond! The melt feature works perfect for melting cheese or chocolate. Hubs wanted me to change to a gas cooktop but that would have been much more involved to run a gas line from my meter, so we agreed on this. He loves it too! The Flagstone Gray is really good with the other stainless appliances in the Kitchen--most ceramic tops are only available in black (which shows everything) or white. GE also provided the stainless frame, as I was replacing another cooktop that was a little larger and the stainless trim piece worked perfectly to absorb the excess width and depth.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Quality
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting geappliances.com