Review on GE Profile Electric Induction Range

8 years ago

7 years ago, I purchased an Electrolux slide-in range, based on the recommendations here. I loved cooking on it, but the electronic boards had to be replaced often enough that I knew I would not purchase another Electrolux. In addition, the bottom oven was little more than a warming drawer, which was frustrating.

We just bought a new home, and I knew I would put an induction range in the place of the old coil range. After careful research, I decided to go with this GE Profile induction range. I thought that I would be ok with the 11 steps in the temperature control range for the cooktop burners.

It took several weeks to be delivered, but once it was delivered, I was pleased. It looked great in our space. The oven preheated faster than our last oven, and it seemed as though the the burners heated faster and hotter than our last stove.

However, learning to cook with this new induction stove has been difficult. There are no half or quarter steps in between settings, as in my Electrolux, so I am unable to set my temp exactly on the cooktop as I would like to. I have burned grilled cheese because I need a setting in between. One level is too hot, and the next level down is too cool. So I have to spend my time moving the burner temp from one setting to the next while I cook. I'm honestly afraid to try a sauce as I don't want to ruin it.

The fine tuning of the temps on the cooktop part of my Electrolux was far superior to this GE. Frankly, I'm disappointed. I figure I will get used to cooking on this, but it's not like gas, as my last induction range was. And at the price point of this range, I'm not sure spending another $1500+ plus the 25% restocking fee will make a new range worthwhile.

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mainenell

7 years ago

3 times for the same repair might make it a lemon under lemon laws.

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3katz4me
8 years ago
Oh boy - sorry to hear you are not happy. I remember your situation because I bought an Electrolux freestanding induction range last year and hoping I don't have as many problems as you did. I think yours may have been a more expensive slide in but I can't remember.

It's nice of you to report back for the many folks trying to make an induction buying decision.
suseyb
Original Author
8 years ago
I think that one of the problems with our Electrolux is that it was one of the first ones made. But it sure does make me leery of the Electrolux/Frigidaire induction ranges!

Honestly, I'd probably be happy with this thing if I hadn't been able to cook on the E-lux. I imagine I'll figure this thing out, but I'm kicking myself for thinking 11 steps would be equal to 19.
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dan1888
8 years ago
Bosch Benchmark and 800 ranges have the steps you need.
suseyb
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Yes, but the 800 series is over $1000 difference in price. The Benchmark requires a 50 amp circuit, which I don't have. I'll learn to live with this, but wanted to give anyone else considering this unit who has used an induction range that had more control to be wary.
suseyb
Original Author
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Update on our range. I have had this for over 6 months. I’ve never gotten used to the steps on the induction cooktop. There really needs to be a step in between the current 2 and 3, 3 and 4 and maybe 4 and 5.

Our bigger issue is that I have had trouble with the convection fan. After a period of time, it warps and begins to hit the side of the oven. I’ve had the fan replaced twice. Two of the service calls resulted in a new fan. The third service call resulted in the repair person hooking up the range to the computer, and telling me nothing was wrong. The reason this was an issue was because the problem is often intermittent and during this service call, the fan was playing nicely.

I am glad I purchased an extended warranty, as I will probably have to use it.
suseyb
Original Author
7 years ago
True. But it has only been repaired twice so far.
fauguy
7 years ago
What model of GE Induction Range did you buy?

Was it this one PHS920SFSS?

https://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/PHS920SFSS.html
suseyb
Original Author
7 years ago
No, it is the freestanding version of that one. I didn’t want another slide in with the controls at the front after my last induction experience.

https://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/PHB920.html
nancy10001
last year
I have had the GE Profile induction range for 1.5 years. It has had issues with the electrical operation panel since the beginning and it has recently gone completely useless and become a hazard ⚠️. The burners are no longer receptive to touch operation and cooktop keeps turning on by itself and heating up. We have had to shut down the breaker for safety. The customer service is washing their hands of the issue despite that it was serviced for the issue with a wonky electrical operational panel since the beginning. This range cost $3,000 and was used 1.5 years and is now useless. I do not recommend purchasing from GE.