Induction range: GE Cafe or Bosch Benchmark
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Comments (7)I read another post here that said the Jenn-Air cannot be manually lit. We may be thinking of different posts, but the recent thread about that was not about a JennAir. It was about a KA double oven range. The other WP built single oven ranges (including JennAIr) can be lit manually. Does the Bosch manual really not mention lighting without power? If customer service is too lazy to get you a certain answer, the only way to find out is to download the wiring diagram. Unfortunately BSH keeps that info locked up so only their authorized servicers can get to it. Fan noise... you'll only be able to tell by seeing the range in action. Even if someone who bought the range responds with their own experience, this stuff can vary a lot based on installation and noise sensitivity, so your opinion may not match theirs. I can't count the number of posts where some people find the noise bothersome and others don't mind at all, for the exact same product. Runtime... depends on how hot the oven was, but expect it to be anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour after cooking for any oven....See MoreGE Cafe Induction Range Questions
Comments (248)Donna I had the same issue with the range being higher than the countertop. The countertop is exactly at the proper height of 36" but the lowest you can adjust the range down to is 36-3/16. My bet is this is a carry over from the older GE frame design where the slide in range top slightly overlapped the countertop. The minimum range height was designed so you could not go any lower and put strain on the range top. The best solution I have found is to use the optional GE stainless steel trim kit. I posted a pic of it in this thread back on Aug 5 , 2018. It's getting close to 2 years since I installed mine and still loving it....See MoreBosche benchmark vs GE SINGLE oven induction Range
Comments (10)Hi Mary, Are you considering the 30" slide-in ranges? There's some other discussions about the Bosch Benchmark vs GE (comments by some with the single oven, others by those with two ovens). A recent thread (begun in February, new posts are still being added) is here: [Induction Ranges[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/induction-ranges-dsvw-vd~5623487). Both Bosch and GE have hobs for 6 and 11 inch pans, additionally, the GE has an 8" size whereas the Bosch has a 9". The 6" for the Bosch is in the front right, the GE has the 6" element in the back on the right. Some prefer the larger hob in the front so you don't have to lift a large pot of water further before removing it from the cook top. Presumably the 6" pot is lighter, even when filled, even though you may be using it every day or far more often than the 11" hob. The GE 30" slide-in (Cafe series) has knobs on the front (numbered but you can turn it to ANYwhere in between the numbers as well) whereas the Bosch is by touch control on top (I believe they have half-stops, giving you greater control). The Bosch configuration may put the elements a little further back than the GE hobs. It is true that if you inadvertently touch the oven control panel on the front of the GE, the panel will activate (unless you lock it), an inconvenience as you are reaching for a pot of the top of the stove. However, if you do nothing (instead of clicking 'cancel'), it will automatically turn back off or revert to an oven setting if you were also using the oven at the time. Bosch has a count-down timer for each hob along with a kitchen timer and a stop watch (count-up timer). The GE's two timers are not delegated to each hob, but act for the unit. They beep a warning at the one minute mark. They do not count in seconds. Only the GE has a warming hob (not induction). The cookware doesn't have to be the exact size of the hob, so a 9" pan would work on an 8" GE hob, as would a 10" or 12" pan work on the 11" hob. The cookware has to be reasonably close in size; I don't think you can use a 6" pot on the 11" hob. The current flexzone on the Bosch looks more flexible than the GE synchronized elements (I believe they are on the left for both companies). This may be a new innovation? I don't recall it being that flexible when I was looking for a range. Whether the (Bosch) flexzone or (GE) synchronization is worthwhile depends on whether you might be using a griddle or something considerably larger than one element. When I was trying to decide between them I made up a chart comparing some features, you can see that (from Nov. 2018) and the discussions that ensued here: [GE or Bosch Slide-In Range discussion[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/ge-or-bosch-slide-in-induction-range-dsvw-vd~5548823). I found it very frustrating that I could not find either the Cafe or the Bosch on display to actually see for myself. However, you have great people here who own these and are able to answer specific questions. You can also try to get an idea from videos. Both have oven control panels with blue lighting that should be easy for you to see, however, you will have a better idea after seeing a video if you can't see one connected to electricity in person. There is one that shows the Bosch, cook top and oven controls and oven here Bosch Benchmark Induction and Over the Range Microwave (the first 3:40 of 5:19 pertain to the induction range). You should be able to find a similar video put out by GE showing the features of the Cafe or whatever one you are interested in. You might find it helpful to look through the specs and manuals for each. The Bosch manual is here: Bosch induction range instruction manual (800 series and Benchmark) and their spec sheet (showing locations of each size hob) is here: Bosch spec sheet. Also see the GE Cafe manual and GE Cafe specs. Keep reading and researching and hopefully you'll be able to narrow down which trade-offs are more important to you. Hope that helps some....See MoreGE Cafe or Bosch for induction cooktop, wall ovens, dishwasher, frig?
Comments (41)I have the new Cove dishwasher which is of the SubZero/Wolf family and I am in love with it. It is the best cleaning and quietest dishwasher I have ever owned. I would not recommend the Thermador range/oven (I had the 48" oven/steam oven combo installed November 2019) as the noise from the oven fan is the worst I have ever experienced. It is so loud you can't hold a pleasant conversation in the kitchen while it is running. And it will run for 45-50 minutes after shut-down to properly cool the ovens. Many on Houzz are having the same issue - and I've read some on other boards. We are hoping Thermador comes up with s "fix" for this - because as it is, I am loath to run this oven. I had a DCS 36" range with oven and a half before and am kicking myself for not staying with that brand. My new kitchen also got Dacor side-by-side fridge/freezer towers and they are a DREAM - love them! With the solid glass shelves I never lose or forget about anything in there and the door shelves are nice and deep to hold larger items....See Morestiley
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