Product review (3 stars): Buggy Electronic pad - Overall OK
Used it for a month now and found the electronic pad to be subpar.  The timer up button does not work.  We contacted GE to repair.  And repairman was about to pry the cooktop up with a screwdriver.  Eeeeks!! That would ruin my countertop and cooktop.

The electronic pad does have a control lock.  That feature is very useful.  If I left a pot on the cooktop and my cat decides to walk on it.  He can easily turn it on.

Another word of advice - make sure your existing cookware are induction compatible, meaning they are magnetic.  Otherwise you'll need to buy new pots and pans.

It is a very beautiful cooktop for a modern kitchen.