I refused the delivery. I sent it back to the vendor and they say they were able to remove them. I am going to look at them next week to verify that it is removed. Don't know if anyone else had this problem. They said at the dealer that it is the way they all look. Sounded strange to me.

The matte black Cafe color is very different from stainless. I don't know if it is actually the same as the "black slate" in the other GE brands. In any case, it has a lovely, flat look -- it doesn't have the glossy coat or the brushed metal grain of stainless. It's also IMO morea deep gray than black. I haven't had the range all that long, so I don't know about real longevity, but it seems tough! Mine does have a little scratch, but it's associated with a pretty serious dent (i.e. it took a lot of force to make the scratch).

@Martha Lucas it’s the only Cafe appliance I have. When we first moved in (almost two years ago) we bought a dishwasher and counter-depth fridge, both from Bosch, in their Black Stainless. Last fall we were finally ready to upgrade the stove to induction, and we ordered the Cafe Matte Black, which is very close in color (can’t tell the difference unless they are up next to each other). Eventually, though likely several years down the road, I like the color enough that we’ll probably get the vent hood, and wall oven if we rejigger the kitchen to allow for one. The floor model you saw, I wonder if it had just been through the wars with people messing with it? Dunno. (if you’re in driving distance to western SC and want to visit mine, you are very welcome!)

Generally speaking it is hard to say what will look right without a better idea what else is going on in the space...in principal a mis-matched fridge is a no-no...especially with such a unique/stylized choice for the other appliances...add that to cabinets that are shiny?...or a kitchen that is not the right style for this finish?..will the sink be shiny?...on and on...