After much research, and driving far and wide to locate one up close and personal to look at, hands down this was the range for us.It is beautifully made, very sleek and modern, and works like a dream. All fans on it (convection and component cooling) are whisper quiet. The control board is located on the front (unlike the free-standing model) and is very intuitive to use. It is definitely what I call "granny friendly," i.e. even those from the non-digital age will be able to use it easily.
The oven is very spacious and at high altitude only took 13 minutes to heat from cold to 425 degrees. I especially love the sliding rack and will be replacing the other two standard racks with those. Even at 425 degrees, the front of the oven door remained cool to the touch, suggesting that this stove is very well insulated. The first batch of cookies in it came out beautifully and the timing was +/1 minute from my usual recipe so I call that spot on.
The first time I used the stovetop, I put pan down, turned the heat to 5 and dropped in a pat of butter which began to melt *instantly* and I do mean instantly. Water boils in no time, and clean-up is a breeze.
The pans I am using are: Cuisinart FCT-10 French Classic Tri-Ply Stainless 10-Piece Cookware Set and they work fantastically with this stove.
I could not be more thrilled, and will update this review as time goes on.
I installed it and wired a 4 ft x 4 prong wire so that it could easily fit behind the range (match the colors, black to black, white to white, green to green and pink to red). Also installed the anti-tip bracket to the floor tile.
I went out and purchased a new 13 piece 18/10 Stainless Steel cookware set from Costco for around $180. The induction burners are great, they heat up very quickly. You can boil water in like 90seconds. Very precise and quick heat control, when you turn it down, within seconds, you can see heat change. Since the new cookware is magnetic, once you lift the pan, the burner will turn off after 20 seconds or so (initially it will blink). This way you can never leave them on accidentally as long as no pan remains on top.
Clean up is a snap with Cerama Bryte glass cooktop cleaner once a week, otherwise mild soap and water is enough.
The oven does take time to heat up, if you set it for 325C, temperature starts at 100C, changes 1 degree every 10 seconds or so, so expect to wait 8-10minutes. Then it can maintain the temperature easily. It has an electronic beeping sound when your timer is complete or your bake temperature is reached. I wish it was a little louder. Otherwise the oven works great.
You have to run the self clean cycle the first time for over 3 hours as there is a strange odor from the oven when you use it each time.
I have had the range for a week and both the wife and I love it. The switch from electric to induction was the right move. I did purchase a 5 year extended warranty as the technology is new and did not want to take any chances.
Highly recommended, paid around $2200 for my range.
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I purchased this range with the advantum 120 microwave oven. So far both items are wonderful. I enjoy using my stove top for the heat accuracy and speed. It heats rapidly with steel or iron pots and pans. You can use aluminum if you use a heat transfer disc. The oven is typical for this product and works well.After looking at numerous reviews; including those at Amazon. I concur fully with the reviewer-" Meet Jane JetsonLove this Range" This George Jetson Loves it Too!Made in USA; flexiblity of gas; energy efficent; oven retains heat.
My recommendation to all-take time to read the manual.
I agree the oven takes longer to eat up; but with convection on we got great homemade chocolate chip cookies and bread.Good looking range.
Yes we had to buy new cookware. All Clad D5 (non-stick and regular and made in USA); Swiss Diamond. But well worth it.
After 3 months still very happy.
Lock out control helps to clean control area; Al clad pots allow smaller diameter pot on 11 inch element; yes oven slow to heat up; but once it heats up it retains the heat in the range.
Used the probe-the way to roast! Followed directions and the chicken came out moist and done. No more worries about how long to cook; use the probe and the internal temperature you selected. Would like the probe cord longer but not critical.
It even survived an overflow in the oven. What a mess; had to use diluted de-greaser then activate the self-cleaning.I'm sure based on all reviews and research we will love this range, purchased from a local applicance provider.I uncrated the appliance, installed a new pigtail and, as a cheap and probably unnecessary extra bit of caution, a new 40 amp breaker to replace the existing 38 year old model. Drum-roll, please ... and flip the breaker: the screen returns an "FA17" code. After a week a very competent GE service tech was able to be scheduled and quickly diagnosed the need for a new "generator control board." It will be a week until this arrives and a couple more days until the GE tech will be able to install. Presumably we will be ready to roll then with the new SS-ware purchased for the occasion. I am disappointed by the delay (it was also a month on order before delivery). I was also surprised that no one in the blogosphere had encountered "FA17." One of the "how much would you pay for help" websites indicated that FA17 meant "time to buy a new range." Not helpful, though GE has stepped up nicely. We will update this review in a couple of weeks, but offer a translation for FA17 if anyone else encounters this message.
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