according to the specs of the black version, it's frameless
(no metal frame)

Here is a link that might be useful: GE Specs

I have this solid black version, it is frameless. We have had it for about 4 years and we love it! I would never buy anything other than induction again.

Thank you both. I will check out those specs now.

Yes, I am definitely going induction! Laura12, does the frameless version seem secure? I mean, if someone slid a pot across the countertop and hit the edge, would it hold up? Force being relative, of course. But the frame does seem to give it stability. I just don't like the look of stainless.

Thanks!

So far, I don't recall a single post about anybody breaking an induction cooktop, frameless or not, and due to our knowledgible posters here, quite a few of us have induction.

I do have an older model Elux with the stainless frame maybe had about 2 years now, frame still looks pretty good except for some minor scratches, but they are not bad enough to get out the barkeepers friend yet.

Mine, as I expect, (even the frameless) does not
"Stand Proud" of the cutout around it, IE the edge of the cook top does not stick up above my granite, so there is No way it could slide a pot pan from the granite to the cook top and bang the edge of the cooktop.

I had a piece of Junk, (Caldera) 36 " semi circle cooktop before the elux and it did not "Stand Tall" over the granite either.

Gary

Disregard the msg about the Elux Induction. It does stand above the edges of the granite, as it vents at the top edges.

I do believe some of the other induction cook tops can be "Flush mounted" as was my Caldera.

Sorry about my bad memory, I should have checked it BEFORE, I posted!!!!

Gary

Old model had SS frame, new model is frameless; same with the Monogram versions. I've seen all four in the flesh (or all six if you count the two Monogram colors)

Thank you all so much. I finally found one. It does look easy to clean. But for $200 more, the salesman steered me toward Jenn-Air. Commission, I expect. I will post more on this later. But again, many thanks. I think this is one of the nicest looking induction tops out there.

I've never worried about the edges of my GE induction cooktop. Well, that isn't entirely true, when it was installed and those glass edges were being set on my granite I was a bit freaked out. However, we have now had it for 4 years without any complaints, and I'm quite messy and clumsy, so that is saying something!

We do have some issues with not being able to have two burners on high at once (and issue that has only really been apparent a couple times as it isn't often I'm boiling two things at once), but I think that is an issue with the electrical supply to the unit, not the unit itself.

That said, in our new house we are getting the Bosch 36' 800 series, partly for the form factor, party because we are getting a great deal.

As I remember -- from a couple of years ago, now -- the problem with GE induction cooktops is not their styling, which is very nice, but rather the requirement of 12" empty space below.

This odd rule meant we could not install a convection oven below the cooktop (I believe a non-convection oven might have been allowed, back then).

If that space requirement does not create problems for you, its a very nice cooktop, and we certainly enjoy induction cooking.

THat is a lot of space! I have my GE induction cooktop over a convection oven, and it was allowed per the manual 4 years ago.

Ouch! Chac_mool is right. From the GE site:

"Important: Requires a 12" free area between the bottom of the cooktop to any combustible material, i.e., shelving. Free area not required when installing wall oven underneath cooktop."

I wonder what Bosch and Jennair require?

Laura12, is that Bosch running on sale somewhere? Or did you get lucky? Thanks.

Trying to answer my own questions here. On Bosch's site, they give this info:

Required cutout size (HxWxD) (in) 4 1/8'' x 28 3/4'' x 20''

Can we conclude that the combustible clearance is 4 1/8? They don't state the clearance any other way. Unless I'm missing something? Link below.

What do the experts say? 4 1/8 might be a deal maker for me. I can't spare the 12", much as I like the GE's looks.

Here is a link that might be useful: Specs for the Bosch 30

10% off at AJ madison, additional 5% for buying more than one Bosch item, $300 rebate from Bosch for the $800 series stovetop (not sure about the others), 15% cash back for buying 3 800 series appliances, and an additional 10% off for buying more than 4.

I posted this on another thread this week as well. I was already getting two 800 plus series dishwashers and this pushed my over the edge to get the double ovens as well. They won't be installed for at least six months, but this is too good a deal to pass up. Check AJ madison!

Wow, Laura. I already have the oven/micro and a warming drawer in my cart. Not sure I am ready but that is tempting.

it is quite the deal isn't it? As I said, i'm buying my appliances six months early because of this deal! :) When I worked out all the savings it was almost 50% off what I would have paid with tax locally.

Sdalal9156 I am having the same problem but my unit is out of warranty!!! I will show them your post and look for more forums concerning this model so I can get my money back on this repair!