GE JGBS30DEKWW

Gas Ranges / Gas and Dual-Fuel Single Oven (30-inch)

Recall notice

In December 2021, GE recalled some models of ranges—sold between May 2021 and July 2021—due to a possible tip-over hazard. Recalled ranges were sold under seven brand names: GE, GE Profile, Hotpoint, Haier, Café, Conservator, and Crosley. Find more details here, including how to check if your specific model is affected.

This standard 30-inch wide freestanding gas range has the following:

4 surface burners
Among surface burners, 1 high-powered burner(s).
Grates: Steel.
Oven dial.
No high-temperature oven self-cleaning function.
Broiler is a separate compartment below the oven.

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How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Cooktop high

/ 5

Cooktop low

/ 5

Baking

/ 5

Broiling

/ 5

Oven capacity

/ 5

Self-cleaning

/ 5

Type

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Cooktop high: This model had Good performance in our test of how quickly the highest-powered cooktop burner or element heated a large pot of water to a near boil.
Cooktop low: This model had Excellent performance in our test of how well the lowest-powered element or burner kept a low temperature as for melting chocolate and how well the highest element or burner, set on low, held tomato sauce below a boil.

Baking: This model had Very Good performance in our baking tests, which reflects even browning of cakes and cookies baked on two oven racks.
Broiling: This model had Good performance for broiling, which reflects high heating performance (as when searing a tray of burgers.)
Oven capacity: This model had Very Good performance for oven capacity, our gauge of usable oven space.

About

The GE JGBS30DEKWW is part of the Ranges test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Gas Ranges models like the JGBS30DEKWW are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cooktop high: This reflects how quickly the most powerful burner could raise a large pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.

Cooktop low: This how well the lowest-powered element or burner kept a low temperature as for melting chocolate. 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.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Gas Range Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased gas ranges experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage, by the end of the 5th year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 17

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their gas range to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 17

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022, 2023, and 2024 Spring Surveys

Features & Specs

Style

Gas Ranges

Exterior Dimensions

30 in. wide

Features

High-power burners

Medium-power burners

Low-power burners

Number of cooktop burners

Convection mode

Double oven

Warming drawer

WiFi

Specs

Style of range

Freestanding

Burners Btu/hr

13000, 9500, 9500, 5000

Grates

Steel

Oven rack positions

Claimed oven capacity (cu. ft.)

4.8

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