Having owned the GE Cafe cook top for over a year how would you rate it now, any issues or problems?
905152
Actually I've only had it now for a month. I installed it myself - fairly easy and it came with everything I needed including a new regulator. As some reviewers noted, the grate does sit a bit high, but the flame is much hotter than my old standard GE cooktop, and the center 3-ring burner gets really hot - works well on my wok. The griddle is a nice touch and works as expected (the specialized burner control is handy), but it's a bit of a storage challenge. It's a good thing we have lots of storage in our kitchen. So far, so good.
645147
Depends if the model is still in production, warranty covers finish I think. I just tried to have my ERS-12 replaced, same thing - finish is bubbling/flaking after 2 years. They said they would only give me credit if I shipped it back, because it was no longer made. Warranty expires 12/02/12, But I got such a good price on it it's not worth returning, I would have to pay to ship and get little credit then have to buy a new pan from them at full retail. No more Teflon electric skillets for me - Stainless steel only. It's not worth the risk, I have a $70.00 pan still under warranty that is pretty much useless now. M- Look for this video review on Amazon- csk - 150 I returned this skillet after finding out their warranty policy on their older units (ERS-12), I will "stick" with stainless steel units only. Nonstick skillets are to risky at this price point, and you may not get a satisfactory warranty when your unit gets older. If your older skillet is upgraded or discontinued, whatever sale price you paid (minus shipping) will be credited to you. Then you will have to buy a skillet from Cuisinart, forcing you to pay full M.S.R.P for a new one. They will not exchange it for a similar unit, leaving you in a tough situation. ERS-12 in video was rarely and properly used, about 2.5 years into warranty, 1cleverchef- AOS Culinary Arts, AAS Hotel & Restaurant Management
401031
I also was very concerned as I had never owned a glasstop or induction either. After severall months of cooking on it I would not have a concern. Ijust removed anything I had around the stove so nothing would be dropped on it. Even the cookwear is heavier than most and no problems. I think this is the future cooktop and gas will be out! So fast and efficient even frying is easier and faster. If I would have know how wonderful it was, I would have purchased it years ago. Its the absolutely best change in my kitchen remodel. GO FOR IT!
252341
No mine is still good , I dont have any problems, my favorite pressure cooker
957365
Opps, I did not know about an issue with glass top stovea. I've been using mine without any problems whatsoever. My stove is one of the newer models so maybe they have improved over the years.
1602616
I haven't had any problems with mine. Iove it. Just wish they made the one with the with the broiler.
1824109
I've had mine for a year & a half and haven't had any problems. I even moved & had to take it all apart & re-assemble
103535
I haven't noticed any of these problems, at least not yet, I've had it since December and use it weekly or so. It did say the kettle may rust in the instructions that came with it, but that should not effect it's performance.
2221387
there were some very minor surface scratches in the stainless steel finish, but no condensation. I believe we paid around 159 for ours, and have been very happy. If your came with all the hardware bagged and bought it for less then 150 and can live with the scratches you will be happy. You will be able to tell if the burner has ever been used, the top will be bluish from heat and the stand will show burn marks on the paint. We did have a problem with the burner and contacted the company and they sent a replacement right away.
2180077
Not sure of they have fixed the issue but I haven't had a problem in the 3 months or so I have had mine. My wife really loves her kitchen-aid and all the accessories she has, this being one.
1992747
I'm still using mine after four years but I had a lot of trouble with it starting in just a few months. This is my second Chef's Choice 830B. The non-stick cooking surface failed on the first one and then the fuse blew out. Even with the problems with the waffle maker, I liked it so much that I purchased a second unit. On this unit that I bought in December 2009, the internal fuse kept blowing out and I returned it for repair two or three times until I decided to try to find out why the fuse was blowing out and replaced the fuse myself. The repair service was free and was excellent but it was costing my $15 for shipping to send it back. I discovered that the problem making the fuses blow out is that resistance of the heater element is too low when used in the "Crisp Exterior" mode as the two heater elements are paralleled for the Crisp mode. Replacing the fuse was a difficult job for me, but I was able to disassemble the unit and replace the fuse myself, and for the past two years or so, the waffle maker has worked perfectly but in order to keep the fuse from blowing, I can use it only in the "Uniform Texture" mode. The uniform texture is ok, but I did like the Crisp mode. Anyhow, I still use it, only in the Uniform texture mode. The non-stick cooking surface is still ok on this waffle maker and it still bakes the waffles quickly and uniformly.
288256
Yes, That is the only place I have used mine. I have cooked on it two or three times and I have no issues with it.
2213297
I have it for about 10 or 11 months now and I use it a couple a times each day. Until now the base element is not causing any problems. It is also not heating up much. .
1403643
Our Cuisinart has been working fine for at least 3 years now. We have had no troubles with it.
1452197
It's excellent! I have used it daily for over a year and it's still in perfect condition. Heats evenly, nothing sticks, easy cleanup. Great cookware!!
21509
I bought it within the last year and have had no problems with it. Guess I should check it for the defects you mentioned.
503716
I am sorry to read about the problems other buyers are having with the cracking of these pots. I've now been using mine since 2007 or so and it's as solid as ever - and I use it often - on the stove more often than in the oven. I wonder what type of stove others are using - mine is a glass top (electric) - perhaps the pots don't stand up to gas stoves like they should? Just a thought. At any rate, the seller should stand behind what they sell and that is disappointing.