Product review (4 stars): A Big Improvement over the Knob Model
This replaced my GE 12-yr old cooktop that I broke. The old cooktop had raised knobs along the edge that got in the way every time I cleaned the top, basically every time I used it. This new one is digital and completely flat so cleaning is no longer a hassle. There are two things I would change-- the large burner that I use the most is set back from the front edge quite a bit so I have to reach when stirring -- something I hope I will get used to but at first seems a little inconvenient. Also, when I am cooking, if I move the pan off the heat it is likely to turn on another burner that I'm not using due to the location of the digital controls. (Maybe there is a way to lock out individual burners that I haven't discovered. There wasn't a Manual in the box, just a Quick Guide.) It seems that the controls could be situated a little more conveniently. Other than that-- it's a great product and the price was comparable to the one I purchased 12 years ago.