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GE Cafe CGS985SETSS

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$2,614.00 - $3,199.00

Summary: This GE freestanding gas range has the following:
• 5 surface burners
• Among surface burners, 2 high-powered burner(s).
• Convection oven mode.
• Grates: Cast iron, continuous.
• Has a cooking drawer in addition to main oven.
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.
• Glass touch-screen for setting oven temperature.
• Has oval burner or bridge burner for griddle use.

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Type: Gas and dual-fuel, single oven (30-inch)

About - GE Cafe CGS985SETSS
The GE Cafe CGS985SETSS is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas range models like the Cafe CGS985SETSS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cooktop high: This reflects how quickly the most powerful burner could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3-quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil. Cooktop low: This reflects the gentlest burner's ability to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful burner to its lowest flame 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 Cafe CGS985SETSS

The GE Cafe CGS985SETSS is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas range models like the Cafe CGS985SETSS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cooktop high:: This reflects how quickly the most powerful burner could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3-quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.
Cooktop low:: This reflects the gentlest burner's ability to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful burner to its lowest flame 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 Cafe CGS985SETSS
High-power burners The number of surface cooking burners rated at over 11,000 Btu/hr., maximum. High-power burners are good for quickly heating large quantities, searing, and other high-temperature cooking. Some also perform well on low-heat tasks (when turned to their low setting). Mainstream ranges typically have one or two high-power burners. Pro-style ranges often have four. High-power burners	2
Medium-power burners The number of surface cooking burners with maximum output ratings over 6,500 Btu/hr but not more than 11,000 Btu/hr. Though they don't offer top speed and power, medium-power burners can generally handle all cooking tasks. Medium-power burners	2
Low-power burners The number of surface cooking burners with maximum output ratings of 6,500 Btu/hr or less (sometimes called simmer burners). These are intended for delicate tasks such as sauces. Low-power burners	1
Number of cooktop burners Total number of individual cooktop burners. Number of cooktop burners	5
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	Yes
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 offer two same-sized ovens, or 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	Yes
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. Many pro-style ranges (brands such as Viking, DCS, and GE Monogram, among others) have full stainless-steel construction. Stainless steel available	Yes
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By Loves to bake.

from New York N.Y

2.0

Big disappointment.

1/29/2013

Pros

Attractive Design

High-Powered Burners

Large Surface Area

Cons

Difficult To Clean

Self Clean Is A Failure

Some Knobs Too Shaky

Surface scratches easily

Tarnishes Easily

Best Uses

Baking

Larger Kitchens

Comment:

Our previous range was a G.E which we had for 20 yrs.It was the top of the line at the time and besides rusted parts and broken knobs it performed well.It never gave out on us but we were disappointed with the overall appearance.Despite that fact we replaced it with the GE Cafe.Again we were looking for something at the top of line but this one has proven to be problematic.There is always a smell of gas on opening the oven door for which I had a technician check it out and he said that no leakage was found.That cost us $100.00.Also there is this awful recurrent noise when using the convection bake feature and the self cleaning feature of the oven is just a total waste of gas.It does remove the major stains but that's it, so I'm stuck with a partly dirty oven.Add to that, the indicator light for the lower oven has fallen out. It's such a shame because the range is really beautiful in appearance has great features but falls far short of our expectation.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Ken

from Illinois

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great range, good value

6/1/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

High-Powered Burners

Large Surface Area

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

This is as close as I could get to a pro model in a 30 inch range. We have enjoyed it for about three years. It is easy to keep clean if you get after spills quickly and don't let them burn into the stainless steel.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Mike

from kansas city, mo

(2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Quality lacking

12/27/2011

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Difficult To Clean

Failed electronics

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

Larger Kitchens

Comment:

Oven would not heat after two years of service and GE service contract repairman took three trip to repair. Blamed my home wiring when the problem was faulting wiring at manufacture which finally shorted out. The microwave electronics failed after 14 months and cost $570 to replace. <br />Will never purchase a GE product again.

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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