GE Cafe range - how did installation go?

18 years ago

My GE Cafe DF range will run on propane as we don't have natural gas in our town. The propane guy says they do these installations 'all the time'. I am wondering how they are going to maneuver that very heavy appliance into the space between my Corian countertop without hitting the counter and chipping it. there is a warning on the back that says to load on a dolly only from the side so how are they going to turn it to face front?

My floor guy is installing ceramic tile on the floor where the range will go, so I won't have to worry about heat damage to the floor underneath. the rest of the floor will be Marmoleum.

maybe I'm obsessing too much. anyone want to share their experience on how their Cafe range was installed?

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ericpd
18 years ago
I'll tell you my experience tomorrow. My anxiety and obesessing will end 12/20/07 between 8:00 a.m. and 12 noon!

The only thing I've heard and read about propane is that you may take a hit on BTU's. As for your floor during install, I don't think that'll be a problem at all. At least I've never read of anyone else having a problem with their floors being damanged during an install. And trust me,... any and every problem is discussed here, along with tips and advice on how to aviod said problems. So you are in the right place for a 'heads-up' warning!

Good luck
chan123
18 years ago
i just installed mine 3 weeks ago myself . i had my unit unhooked sitting there when they put the new granite in. they had to actually buff some of the granite so it fit. its still a tight fit but no probem. A LITTLE ADVICE. GO NOW AND BUY THE NICE ROUND FURNITURE MOVER LEG PADS FROM LOWES ARE HOME DEPOT. WHEN SLIDING THE RANGE IT WON'T HURT YOUR FLOOR. SO YOU USE THOSE AND SLIDE THE RANGE ABOUT 3/4 IN THE WHOLE AND THEN REMOVE THE BACK PADS AND SLIDE THE FRONT THE REST OF THE WAY IN. TODAY I SJUT COMPLETED MY KITCHEN RENOVATION WITH THE PAINTING OF MY WHOLE INTERIOR. THE WHOLE GIG TOOK 2 LONG MONTHS AND IT TURNED OUT GREAT WITH NOT ONE REAL PROBLEM. BUT IT WAS A HUGE INCONVIENCE A I HAD TO WATCH THE WHOLE THING AND IT TOOK A LOT OUT OF ME AND MY FAMILY. I'D NEVER EVER DO IT AGAIN IN AN OCUPIED HOUSE
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ericpd
18 years ago
See! I told ya! LOL
winggert
18 years ago
I installed my GE Cafe Dual Fuel around mid November. The GE delivery folks positioned the stove within my kitchen. The men commented how heavy this stove was as compared to the GE Profile stove.

This is my first gas appliance, albeit only the top is gas and the lower ovens are electric. I handle the rest of the install myself vs. having to pay for a professional install at $150. It required both gas line install and changing the power cord. I had to change the attached 4 prong 240V connector to a 3 prong 240V connector since my home is configured with the latter plug. Connecting the gas line went smoothly using their GE gas flex line kit I purchased at Home Depot. The kit includes thread sealant and soapy liquid to test for gas leaks at the two points of connection. Make sure you check those fittings for any gas leaks with the soapy water.

In addition, I installed the anti-tip bracket which came with the stove. I guess this helps if you or your kids leave the over door open and decide to use it for a springboard. If you have ceramic tile floors, you will need a ceramic drill bit.

Initially, the oven temperature was 25 degrees cooler vs. control panel display. GE Service walked me through a simple recalibration process, and now the oven works good within 5 degrees. GE Service agreed to send me their approved oven thermometer vs. using my cheap coil oven temperature so I can better calibrate the oven. According to GE, the oven has +/- 35 degree adjustment capability to handle any installation across the country where the elevation will vary by location.
kayakluv
Original Author
18 years ago
Chan123, thanks for the tip about the furniture moving pads. I do have some of those. how do you remove the rear pads when the stove's 3/4 in the hole? I guess you tip the stove forward a bit? did you remove the lower drawer first? was the conversion kit hidden away in the back of the stove? I see the paper instructions for the conversion but I'm not messing with unscrewing anything!

Winggert, this is my first gas range also; the propane is a brand new installation so the propane guys are doing the whole setup: tank, running the line and hooking up the stove.