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Caf - 30" Wide 5 Elements 5.3 Cu. Ft. Slide-In Electric Induction True Convection Range w/ Steam Cleaning and In-Oven Camera - Platinum Glass
Average customer rating
4
(64 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 64 reviews
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
6
1 Star
7
80%of customers recommend this product.
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37 out of
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Customer Reviews for Caf - 30" Wide 5 Elements 5.3 Cu. Ft. Slide-In Electric Induction True Convection Range w/ Steam Cleaning and In-Oven Camera - Platinum Glass
Customer Rating
3
Okay
on March 5, 2022
Posted by: Norm67
from Spring Hill, FL
We don’t like that we can’t use our old pots on the cookware. It needs to be magnetic only thing we don’t. If you move the pot the burner turns a little frustrating.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Mike@Cafe, Cafe , March 7, 2022
Hello,
Thank you for providing your feedback to us. We do apologize for the inconvenience caused by the induction cooktop requirements. It's good to know that you do love the style of the range. If you have any questions, please let us know. We're always happy to help. Keep in touch. Mike@Cafe
Thank you for providing your feedback to us. We do apologize for the inconvenience caused by the induction cooktop requirements. It's good to know that you do love the style of the range. If you have any questions, please let us know. We're always happy to help. Keep in touch. Mike@Cafe
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing range
on March 2, 2022
Posted by: Saghalie
from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
I thought I was a good cook, but with this range, I’m now a great cook. Love the air fry mode. Delicious and healthy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Elliot@Cafe, Cafe Appliances, March 3, 2022
Hello there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We are so happy to hear that this range has brought your cooking to the next level, and that you love the air fry features. If you ever need any assistance in the future, we are always here to help. -Elliot@Cafe
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Customer Rating
5
Great features, as described!
on February 21, 2022
Posted by: AW41
from New Jersey
The range was on a back-order, but worth the wait. I appreciate the "lock" function that would prevent children from turning on the cooktop.
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Customer Rating
5
beautiful appearance, great features
on February 1, 2022
Posted by: Lizzie57
from PA
love the induction top, easy to use and heats up fast; oven has lots of options. I miss a toaster function but can figure it out. love not having knobs that get dirty. Easy to keep clean on top and inside.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Just as good as if not better than gas
on January 26, 2022
Posted by: Adam123
from Seattle, WA
I was concerned about the fumes from gas range and possible health issues from them. I had electric ranges in the past and was not happy with them. I love the fact that if the item boils over, no problem, move it off and immediately clean it up, then just put the pot back on the burner. The glass top has been easy so far to keep clean as well. I truly love that the range and microwave talk via bluetooth and turn on and off the light and fan automatically when cooking things on the stove top. Though the camera works I don't find it very useful. Also, the sensor built into the stove top I could do without (would be easier to clean without). Overall I really love this item.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Easy to keep clean!
on January 11, 2022
Posted by: LaraK
from Washington State
I love to cook on a gas range, however, in wanting to upgrade our current electric range, to plumb for propane would have been costly. I researched induction ranges after a friend suggested I do so. I went into a store to see one and decided to go with the induction style. I chose a convection oven, which I have had in the past and missed it's features, and I really liked the idea of no knobs which I found on the GE Cafe. It took nine months to arrive, the oven light did not work (which we fixed eventually), and the spacer did not arrive with the range and had to be ordered... another nine months? I hope not. So far I LOVE it. Easy to clean, and the burners respond like gas without the mess. The racks in the oven are enameled, thus, easy to keep clean. With moving toward renewable energies, induction is a wise choice. I highly recommend this range.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Makes cooking easy and fun!
on January 6, 2022
Posted by: Cathy the cook
from Centerville Ohio
Easy to use, looks great. I love the modern glass appliances.
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Customer Rating
4
Looks great, cooks great. Mobile app needs work
on December 7, 2021
Posted by: Tino
from Detroit
only took 6 months to get it in stock from the online store I ordered from! Lets hope when you read this review, its a better time than 2021.
range itself is 5 stars. start with appearance, it looks beautiful. I love the platinum glass. Its unique, would fit in with stainless or white themes. Personally, I find stainless gets marks if you even look at it funny, and requires special cleaners, that cant work miracles. This Glass wipes off with a wet rag, or some glass plus. no matter how greasy it gets, it cleans up without a blemish.
Stove gets hot fast. boils water like no ones business, I like the precision temp on the front left burner that lets you pick a specific degree for that pan and it will maintain it no matter what you might add to that pan which might otherwise have required you to adjust it manually.
Oven has like... 6 modes, bake, broil, 2 different convection modes (multi pan and... roast I think), and an air fry mode (theres a question on here about airfry and the maker says it doesnt have one? but thats definitely not true right now). not sure the difference between the convections and airfry, I assume its fan speed, but the air fry cooks fast, and gets stuff extra crispy. oddly airfry does not "preheat", so you're not sure when it is hot (though you could preheat in another mode and then switch it I guess).
The opportunities and issues
Oven rack is a bit weak, just doesnt slide as smoothly as Ive seen others. Its not bad, but as one of the best induction ranges you can buy, I expect the best rack.
Oven rack is a bit weak, just doesnt slide as smoothly as Ive seen others. Its not bad, but as one of the best induction ranges you can buy, I expect the best rack.
The bottom drawer, supposedly its a double latch where you push in and it should pop out. That doesnt happen for me. I have to grab it by the top or side to open it.
And lastly, the app... well... as of December 2021, its not good folks. Its got the right idea, just bad execution. I was able to connect to the oven on the 2nd attempt which is good. but its just kind of laggy. temperature and preheat updates are minutes behind the truth. The camera (which is like... the reason to buy this model over the other one that looks the same) is not reliable, it will lag out often, and I was hoping I could record the video (would be fun for social media to show a timelapse of food cooking), but it doesnt appear you can record the footage (though it has a record button, which exits camera mode, or maybe its just lagging out). I will say that the image is clear, so its got potential. It also does not show the current preheat temp, which I feel like it should be able to do. The app is the -1 star for me, though it gets 1 star on its own. I really hope they can get it together. The fact that the app is the single app for ALL Haier products gives me hope that this app will get continued support...
Lastly, smart home integration. The only command Ive found to work is "set oven to 400degrees". Which is fantastic... but thats only bake mode, I cant tell it to do convection or air fry. I cant adjust the range burners. I generally will tell it to preheat, then switch it to the appropriate mode after its preheated and I get up to put the food in.
Also, for a touch screen, I feel like I should be able to have multiple timers running. It has 1 timer (though it also has an "oven timer" which will turn the oven off when its done).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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