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GE JBP35SM[SS]

Price range:

$647.10 - $794.00

Summary: This GE freestanding electric coil range has the following:
• 4 surface cooking elements
• Among surface elements, 2 high-powered element(s).
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.

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Type: 30-inch coil electric ranges

About - GE JBP35SM[SS]
The GE JBP35SM[SS] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the JBP35SM[SS] 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 JBP35SM[SS]

The GE JBP35SM[SS] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the JBP35SM[SS] 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 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 JBP35SM[SS]
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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Kathleen

from

Langdon, ND

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love my new range

8/23/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Clean

Even Baking

Heats Up Quickly

Large oven

No unnecessary frills

Cons

Best Uses

Baking

General meal making

Comment:

I just had this range installed in our summer home and baked cookies in it this morning. I tried both dark and shiny cookie sheets and they all turned out evenly browned with a little time adjustment which is normal. I always buy my appliances from the independent appliance dealer in my small hometown because he will come immediately if there is a problem and stands behind the appliances he sells. His pricing is also competitive with the big box stores because although they are 2 hours away, he has to compete with them. I expect no problems with this range as it is almost the same as my GE drop in coil range in our main home. I have experienced no exceptional heat on the stove top as others have reported. I will do most of my summer canning on this stove and from the experience of heating large kettles of water to cook summer corn, I expect the stove will work well for canning. One con I can think of is that I can't heat two tall kettles of water at the same time as the back large burner won't accommodate a tall kettle, but I couldn't do that on the stove this replaced either. I think the only other con is that the top (in both of my ranges) is noisy. That is partly because the whole top lifts up to clean under it - so it isn't solid. But that is a small thing. So far the performance of the range has been as good as its' ratings. I'm well pleased and would recommend it to someone who wants a basic range with no unnecessary frills to jack the price up.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Dissapinted consumer

from

Canada

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Cooktop gets overheated dangerously

5/16/2012

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

I have the same problem , exactly the same problem that busykitchen and concerned elderly described/ posted. I will have 6th electrical stove unit taken out of my house tomorrow, due to same problem. And it's 6th unit in last 1.5 months. I do not know who checks those cooktops and stoves , if they do that at all, for proper insulation. It's been nightmare and on going battle for us in last 1.5 months. Those units are fire hazard and I think manufacturers should take this problem / issue seriously and get it fixed before it causes fire in somebody's kitchen.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Pie baker Rosie

from

Redding, CA

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Stove is a Lemon

3/22/2012

Pros

Heats Up Quickly

Large Surface Area

Cons

Imprecise Temp Control

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

Comment:

We have used this stove for two years now, fought with GE re: warranty, the coil burners lean and the cooking oil all goes to one side of the pan. The top is level, the burner supports are defective. The oven door leaks and the baking is uneven. Had the top replaced, the coil replaced and now the door. Better off cooking over a campfire.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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