You might get a better response if you put GE Cafe Range Opinions in the tag line

Thanks, palimpsect. I thought that might make it too narrow especially given the leaning toward AG, Dual fuel, or even induction that I find on this forum. Mom knows what mom wants and well, I'm just the daughter trying to help. :)

I wouldn't spend the extra $$ for an electric Cafe when I could get virtually the same performance for at a minimum a thousand dollars less by choosing a regular GE with a convection oven. Electric ranges are all pretty similar in functionality, add or subtract convection, at whatever price point. If your mom really didn't need convection, then a $600 Frigidaire or Hotpoint will do the same job that the higher priced ones will and save you $2200. Electric isn't like gas where the extra money buys you increased performance. There's only so much "peformance" to be gotten out of a regular electric range and spending more money only gets you different styling.

Thank you for the response lwo.

The reasons we are looking at this model include the true 30" size since it is going into an existing space, free standing with controls in the front (slide in ok too), Second small drawer oven heating from 150-450, convection, ribbon element, substantial knobs, and it will blend nicely with her existing appliances. She still believes in the GE name. The neighborhood can support that or higher.

When slide in measurements are given does it include the overlap on the counter? Is that why they measure at 31 1/2 but they might still fit?

TIA for more information and suggestions.