GE Profile JB910BK easy cookin'
Pros:
Attractive and easy to clean. Accurate temperature controls.
Cons:
Damage to the top can be costly.
The Bottom Line:
Good stove for those who have average cooking habits. Those who like using lots of big heavy pots should get a gas unit.
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Author's Review
The GE profile series is a nice line of products. The GE Profile JB910BK is no exception. It is attractive, which will please whoever is concerned with the appearance of the kitchen.
Those who concentrate strictly on function will appreciate it too.
The flat top surface was a new concept for me, and so far it is easy to clean and performs well. I was hesitant to get a flat-top surface due to the potential problems(that a gas or regular electric range does not have. First, the flat glass surface can be scratched...which makes it weak at that point. If too much pressure is applied to the surface, it can crack. This would pretty much kill the whole range. The cost to replace the glass top is about what a lower priced complete range would cost new.
The salesclerk also told me he had more than one customer who broke such a top while using the top to kneel on while reaching for a high cabinet shelf or accidently stepping on the surface while painting the kitchen.
Bottom line on the glass top: Pots and pans should be gently placed on it.
The cleaning solution recommended is a special type cleanser, so using plain old Windex is not suggested(one more product to regularly buy).
Nevertheless, it does work well and heats up quickly. The electronic readout lets you know when the oven is in preheat stage, which is a good indicator to have.
It takes a bit of getting used to the electronic panel if you are used to the old dial settings, but after cooking a few times, it becomes very easy to navigate. The instruction booklet is written in an easy to read format...no problem.
It's has a few inches more in depth (width is average)compared to many gas ranges, so if tight spaces are an issue....use a tape measure before buying it to check the space it will be fitting into.
Low heat settings are very consistant, as are the higher settings.
The cooldown stage is rather long. A light stays on to indicate it is still cooling down. The first few times we used the stove, we thought perhaps the indicator light was malfunctioning and was locked to the "on" position. It was OK, the light eventually turned off.
One minor perk was the ability to turn the range's clock off (the internal clock still keeps time). If your kitchen already has more than one appliance with a clock, it gets a bit distracting to have all the various little LED's blinking the time of day. This way, the range does not add one more timepiece to the room.
One last minor item that may affect some cooks. If you like using curve bottomed woks on a rangestand...think again. The bottom of any pan or pot must be perfectly flat to properly use a glass top range.
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