I replaced my former stove of 29 years...which was also a GE.   I was very confident to remain with GE.  I can tell the oven preheats much faster than my old one.  I have only cooked one thing on top so far.  (just got it yesterday)  I polished the top before first use..  My previous stove was also a smooth top..and still looked very nice.. no scratches after all this time