GE JB650DTWW information from Consumer Reports

GE JB650DTWW

Price range:

$717.30 - $799.00

Summary: This GE freestanding electric smoothtop range has the following:
• 4 surface cooking elements
• Among surface elements, 2 high-powered element(s).
• Warming element on cooktop
• One or more expandable cooktop elements.
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.
• Oven has "steam clean" function for light cleaning.

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Type: Smoothtop, single oven (30-inch)

About - GE JB650DTWW
The GE JB650DTWW is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the JB650DTWW are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cooktop high: This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3 quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil. Cooktop low: This reflects the ability of the lowest power element to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful element to its lowest setting to test its ability to hold a large pot of tomato sauce below a boil. Baking: This reflects the evenness of cookies and cakes in multi-rack baking tests.

About - GE JB650DTWW

The GE JB650DTWW is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the JB650DTWW are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cooktop high:: This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3 quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.
Cooktop low:: This reflects the ability of the lowest power element to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful element to its lowest setting to test its ability to hold a large pot of tomato sauce below a boil.
Baking:: This reflects the evenness of cookies and cakes in multi-rack baking tests.

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About This Brand
This midlevel, mass-market brand sells appliances priced between $500 and $1,500. The line includes gas and electric ranges with a timeless look and up-to-date features that offer excellent performance and value. GE Profile This midlevel, mass-market brand sells gas, electric, and dual-fuel ranges priced from $1,000 to $2,000. The line includes a wide variety of prices and features, possibly the most in the industry. The appliances are sold in matching kitchen suites. GE Café This upper-midlevel, mass-market brand sells gas and dual-fuel freestanding ranges priced above $2,000. The latest brand from GE, the Café line is characterized by stainless-steel exteriors and updated styling. Think modern restaurant kitchen. GE Monogram This high-end line offers pro-style ranges priced from $5,000 to $7,000 for gas, electric, and dual fuel. Monogram appliances are made to be top performing, and positioned for high-end consumers. The appliances are sold in matching kitchen suites and are sold through independent appliance retailers.
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About This Brand

This midlevel, mass-market brand sells appliances priced between $500 and $1,500. The line includes gas and electric ranges with a timeless look and up-to-date features that offer excellent performance and value.

GE Profile
This midlevel, mass-market brand sells gas, electric, and dual-fuel ranges priced from $1,000 to $2,000. The line includes a wide variety of prices and features, possibly the most in the industry. The appliances are sold in matching kitchen suites.

GE Café
This upper-midlevel, mass-market brand sells gas and dual-fuel freestanding ranges priced above $2,000. The latest brand from GE, the Café line is characterized by stainless-steel exteriors and updated styling. Think modern restaurant kitchen.

GE Monogram
This high-end line offers pro-style ranges priced from $5,000 to $7,000 for gas, electric, and dual fuel. Monogram appliances are made to be top performing, and positioned for high-end consumers. The appliances are sold in matching kitchen suites and are sold through independent appliance retailers.

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Features & Specs - GE JB650DTWW
High-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 2,000 watts. On a smoothtop range, often one or more of the high-power elements is a dual element; you can choose the large element or a smaller element within the larger one for small pots. High-power elements	2
Medium-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 1,500 watts but not more than 2,000 watts. Medium-power elements	0
Low-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated from 1,200 to 1,500 watts not including warming-only elements, or those contained within larger expandable elements. Low-power elements	2
Convection mode Has a convection feature that uses a fan or two to circulate heated air, and sometimes an extra heating element. The convection mode can be turned off if you prefer conventional cooking. Convection mode	No
Double oven Double oven models have a second oven cavity. Most have a separate small oven above the main one complete with its own controls, door, window, oven light, slide-out rack, and self-clean function. While the upper oven offers easy access, the main oven is relatively low; you'll need to crouch to remove items from lower shelf positions. Other designs convert a single oven into two using a slide-in partition (though with a shared door.) Double oven	No
Cooking drawer Drawer below the main oven that can cook foods (up to a few inches high), as well as warm or heat serving bowls and plates. The cooking drawer has its own temperature control so can be set to cook a dish independent of the main oven. Foods must be lifted up out of the drawer (lacks a slide-out rack), and the drawer requires manual cleaning. Cooking drawer	No
Slide-in Slides between cabinets; unfinished exterior on the sides of the range. The edge of the cooktop overlaps the counter on each side and all controls are on front panel for a built-in look. Slide-in	No
Stainless steel available Many new mainstream ranges come with stainless steel trim or offer a stainless-trim version for an additional $200 or so. Stainless steel available	Yes
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By macks

from Winnipeg

(12 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

GOOD BUY

10/24/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Clean

Heats Up Quickly

High-Powered Burners

Large Surface Area

Very Good Oven Space

Cons

Best Uses

Baking

Heavy Usage

Sauteing

Comment:

I haven't had a better stove. I have always had a coil top stove, so this smooth top is great for me. Two thumbs up for this GE product.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By ok

from Williamsburg , VA

(21 of 25 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

basic stove - returned after 2 days

10/10/2012

Pros

Cons

Not Fun To Cook On

Outdated Design

Uneven Heating

Best Uses

Comment:

I bought this stove to replace a Fridgidaire with an F1 error. It is a very basic stove without any frills and without convection blower. Baking was uneven on the middle rack with a pizza turning brown on one side but no the other. It had annoying clicking sounds when heating up but I knew this from other reviews. The silicone caulk used to seal the ceramic cooking fields on top left black streaks on a cleaning cloth (not cured properly?). What really was the deal breaker for me is the outdated design of this stove. It looks so outdated and boring that I was unhappy whenever I walked into my kitchen. After 2 days it went back to my home supplies center. I found out that for 1-200 dollar more you can buy a high quality, highly rated stove that makes cooking fun. My suggestion - go take a good look at your appliances in a brick and mortar store before buying - I surely should have done that. Also buying in store makes it much easier to return things.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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