I have a Monogram, and use the simmer feature all the time. GE's claim of 140 degrees is reliable (I use a Raytek laser gun to confirm). (One reason I beat hubby down on his insistence on Viking is that Viking wouldn't commit to a specific simmer temp.) I frequently use 1-quart pots.

I may have been the poster you remember saying how much the GE Monogram stainless metallic fits with their kitchen. We have a luce di luna quartz counter top and a black glass cooktop would have looked terrible with it IMO. The reflective stainless makes it look just like it all blends together from a distance. Because with induction nothing bakes on or gets really hot it is easy to wipe up any spills so after months of use we don't notice any problem with clean up of the trim or food getting stuck under any edges. Right now I'm a few hundred miles away so I can't inspect it to make sure my memory is accurate but I would say you shouldn't worry about clean up. Can you post a picture of your granite. From the name, Venetian gold, it sounds as if it is a lighter stone that a stark black glass cooktop may not blend with very well but I'm only guessing here. As you can tell, I'm very happy with the appearance of metallic stainless so you need to balance that out with your misgivings about the utilitarian considerations but, I'm also happy with how that is working out although I initially had the same worries as you about the cleaning. Generally, I consider myself a function over form person but I really did fall in love with the metallic stainless appearance and I'm still in love. HTH.

I work for Monogram and can answer your question and point out some of the selling points for the ZET1. First, Electrolux does NOT make the ZET1 or any Monogram product. The ZET1 is made by Monogram. Here are some of the selling points for the Monogram ZET1. 1. The ZET1 comes with three racks on full extension glides. These racks are also self clean...meaning you can leave them in the oven during the self-clean mode. This is a Monogram exclusive feature. 2. The ZET1 has two light columns containing 3 halogen lights each to provide direct light to all levels. 3. Capacity is 4.4 cubic feet using the AHAM (Assoc. of Home Appliance Manufacturers) methodology for measuring oven capacity. This is one of the largest in the industry. 4. ZET1 has European convection with a reversing fan. The fan blade on the convection fan is specially engineered to reverse directions periodically to provide more even heat distribution throughout the oven cavity. An additional benefit is that you do not have to turn the food during cooking as is typically required with most convection ovens. 5. Preheat time to 350 degrees is approximately 8 1/2 minutes which is faster than any oven with a hidden bake element that I know of. 6. In addition to the appearance, many people like knobs because they are quite simple to use/program. You turn one knob to select cooking mode, the other to select the temperature and press start. I do not know much about the Electrolux oven. I'm sure it's a fine oven. I do know that the ZET1 is a very popular oven that is highly regarded in the industry. I hope this has been helpful and you enjoy whichever oven you choose.

We are re-doing our new home and simply don't have room for a double wall oven. I know I want induction - have it currently in another home and want to stay with it. I think I'm coming to the acceptance that rather than a range, a cooktop with single oven below is preferable (one reason is that there are so few slide-in induction ranges). I like the features of the GE Cafe and the Electrolux cooktops & ovens. I'd appreciate comments about either brand.