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GE JSP42DN[WW]

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$1,092.00 - $1,197.13

Summary: This GE slide-in electric smoothtop range has the following:
• 4 surface elements
• Among surface elements, 1 high-powered element.
• Expandable elements.
• Slide-in style range.
• Touchpads for setting oven temperature.

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Type: 30-inch Smoothtop models

About - GE JSP42DN[WW]
The GE JSP42DN[WW] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the JSP42DN[WW] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Cooktop high: This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3 quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil. Cooktop low: This reflects the ability of the lowest power element to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful element to its lowest setting to test its ability to hold a large pot of tomato sauce below a boil. Baking: This reflects the evenness of cookies and cakes in multi-rack baking tests.

About - GE JSP42DN[WW]

The GE JSP42DN[WW] is part of the kitchen range test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, electric range models like the JSP42DN[WW] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cooktop high:: This reflects how quickly the most powerful element could raise a 6-liter (6 1/3 quart) pot of water from room temperature to a near boil.
Cooktop low:: This reflects the ability of the lowest power element to melt and hold chocolate without scorching it. We also set the most powerful element to its lowest setting to test its ability to hold a large pot of tomato sauce below a boil.
Baking:: This reflects the evenness of cookies and cakes in multi-rack baking tests.

About This Brand
This midlevel, mass-market brand sells appliances priced between $500 and $1,500. The line includes gas and electric ranges with a timeless look and up-to-date features that offer excellent performance and value. GE Profile This midlevel, mass-market brand sells gas, electric, and dual-fuel ranges priced from $1,000 to $2,000. The line includes a wide variety of price points and features, possibly the most in the industry. The appliances are sold in matching kitchen suites. GE Café This upper-midlevel, mass-market brand sells gas and dual-fuel freestanding ranges priced above $2,000. The latest brand from GE, the Café line is characterized by stainless-steel exteriors and updated styling. Think modern restaurant kitchen. GE Monogram This high-end line offers pro-style ranges priced from $5,000 to $7,000 for gas, electric, and dual-fuel. Monogram appliances are made to be top performing, and positioned for high-end consumers. The appliances are sold in matching kitchen suites and are sold through independent appliance retailers.
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About This Brand

This midlevel, mass-market brand sells appliances priced between $500 and $1,500. The line includes gas and electric ranges with a timeless look and up-to-date features that offer excellent performance and value.

GE Profile
This midlevel, mass-market brand sells gas, electric, and dual-fuel ranges priced from $1,000 to $2,000. The line includes a wide variety of price points and features, possibly the most in the industry. The appliances are sold in matching kitchen suites.

GE Café
This upper-midlevel, mass-market brand sells gas and dual-fuel freestanding ranges priced above $2,000. The latest brand from GE, the Café line is characterized by stainless-steel exteriors and updated styling. Think modern restaurant kitchen.

GE Monogram
This high-end line offers pro-style ranges priced from $5,000 to $7,000 for gas, electric, and dual-fuel. Monogram appliances are made to be top performing, and positioned for high-end consumers. The appliances are sold in matching kitchen suites and are sold through independent appliance retailers.

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Features & Specs - GE JSP42DN[WW]
High-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 2,000 watts. On a smoothtop range, often one or more of the high-power elements is a dual element; you can choose the large element or a smaller element within the larger one for small pots. High-power elements	1
Medium-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated at over 1,500 watts but not more than 2,000 watts. Medium-power elements	2
Low-power elements The number of surface cooking elements rated from 1,200 to 1,500 watts not including warming-only elements, or those contained within larger expandable elements. Low-power elements	1
Convection mode Has a convection feature that uses a fan or two to circulate heated air, and sometimes an extra heating element. The convection mode can be turned off if you prefer conventional cooking. Convection mode	No
Double oven Double oven models have a second oven cavity. Most have a separate small oven above the main one complete with its own controls, door, window, oven light, slide-out rack, and self-clean function. While the upper oven offers easy access, the main oven is relatively low; you'll need to crouch to remove items from lower shelf positions. Other designs convert a single oven into two using a slide-in partition (though with a shared door.) Double oven	No
Cooking drawer Drawer below the main oven that can cook foods (up to a few inches high), as well as warm or heat serving bowls and plates. The cooking drawer has its own temperature control so can be set to cook a dish independent of the main oven. Foods must be lifted up out of the drawer (lacks a slide-out rack), and the drawer requires manual cleaning. Cooking drawer	No
Slide-in Slides between cabinets; unfinished exterior on the sides of the range. The edge of the cooktop overlaps the counter on each side and all controls are on front panel for a built-in look. Slide-in	Yes
Stainless steel available Many new mainstream ranges come with stainless steel trim or offer a stainless-trim version for an additional $200 or so. Stainless steel available	Yes
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Anonymous

from

Columbia, SC

(13 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

WORST range I've ever owner or used!

4/4/2010

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Fan noise

Heats slowly

Imprecise Temp Control

Unreliable Performance

Best Uses

Sauteing

Comment:

Purchased new at [...] Unfortunately we picked this unit to match our white cabinets and dark granite top - needed a flat top for island. Horrible range! Power boil doesn't. It takes 30 minutes or more to start boiling water. Oven temp is WAY off and increasing the temp to get it correct doesn't work. Signals 'at temp' sound when still 50-75 degrees shy and then if you increase the temp to correct it, it stabilizes for about 20 minutes and then shoots to the higher temp! You should try cooking a turkey in this thing - talk about flying blind. Fan makes high pitched squealing noise when heating up and then runs (quietly but you can hear it in the next room!) for hours when cooling down. Should have kept the 15 year old unit that was here already - it worked MUCH better. Will NEVER buy for aesthetics again and will NEVER own another GE range after this experience!

Anonymous

from

Huntsville, AL

(10 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Hot Stuff!

1/13/2010

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Clean

Fast oven pre-heat time

Heats Up Quickly

High-Powered Burners

Large Surface Area

Cons

Best Uses

Small or large meals

Comment:

No downsides, wife and I both love using it, exceptionally happy with our purchase

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