Product review (2 stars): Great looks but top oven is not reliable
The stove looks great and the cooktop delivers heat as promised. Be careful not to crowd the burners and the heat can singe adjacent countertop surfaces. Not having the back panel leaves more room for handles and overhanging pots which is why we went with a backless unit. One thing to note--there is a 2" gap required between the stove and the wall that can become a parking lot for food spills and stray utensils. Another thing to note--the burners do not distribute flame evenly on all burners. The lower left burner will cook unevenly. The reason why is easy to see -- the factory-made holes are unevenly spaced on the control ring. Make sure you have thick bottomed pots! Even with All Clad, it still cooks unevenly.

Our biggest issue is exactly what Consumer Reports promised--the top oven does not cook evenly. For every pan of cookies, we lose 25% of them, generally in the upper left hand corner. In addition, the bottom gets very hot and will burn garlic bread on the bottom while the top is barely browned. This upper oven is controlled with a knob and not digitally and the indicator light is not very visible unless you are looking from a distance. We didn't hear about these issues until after we purchased it and, while we love the look and the features, having a nonfunctional upper oven defeats the whole purpose of our investment. Consumer Reports indicates that this is not an uncommon problem--we will be pursuing a return after owning it for less than a month. So sad as it meets so many other needs!

GE should take more care in protecting its brand on its premium appliances. Why would I purchase any GE product if they can't get the fundamentals right on something at this price point? Very, very disappointing!