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So far, Haier has not messed much with operations of its acquisitions. GE support is likely to be the same for near term. (There have been differing opinions here on whether that is a good or bad thing.) Of course, there is no way of telling how long that may continue into the future. Chris, for better or worse, you are not going to find many reviews of the Cafe induction range yet because, according to an appliance salesperson I know, GE is just starting to deliver the Cafe dual-oven induction range to customers. You might infer some things about performance and reliability from other GE ranges which use the same components. The stove-top induction burner layout is pretty much the same one that GE has been using with its cooktops and its slide-in induction ranges for the last several years. The knob controls are just a rotary digital interface.
The in-pot probe control system (for the largest burner) was developed by GE's tech spin-off, Paragon, and has been on offer for a year or so with Cafe induction cooktops so there might be some buyer reports there. (Paragon also markets a stand-alone version with a portable induction cooker.) The double oven is the same set-up that GE has been offering for at least a couple of years in its dual-oven radiant-electric and dual-fuel Cafe and Profile lines of ranges. Those would be worth researching to see how much you might or might not like the GE's double oven set-up.
As with any choice of ranges, the Bosch Benchmark and the GE Cafe reflect differing design and engineering trade-offs beyond the immediately obvious ones like the knob versus touchpad interface, one not-so-large oven (Bosch) versus GE's two smaller ovens, Bosch's burner timers versus GE's probe control of the largest burner, and Bosch's flex-zone versus GE's linking of controls on two separate burners. The Bosch induction ranges seem to have generated fewer complaints about failing electronics than those on the GE induction slide-ins - you have seen the the long-running thread here on the GE slide-in induction range problems? - but that might be a reflection of GE selling a lot more induction ranges in the North American market.
You might look at the respective installation guides - Bosch has somewhat unique requirements for placement of the electrical hook-up and that might or might not be a consideration for you. Will your installation leave an exposed side of the stove? The GE comes with finished side-panels but Bosch does not (nor does the company offer any as an accessory, either). Thanks for the comments!
I have read through a long thread about the issues with earlier GE induction cooktops. My installation is a standard slide in, so both sides will be bordered by cabinets. I’m replacing an older model Jenn Air dual fuel, and I’m not really sure if my electrical outlet is located 12” off the ground (I think this was the height Bosch specified). At any rate, the raw numbers make these two ranges appear to be fairly equal. I don’t know much about the reviews for the GE dual oven implementation. I had one previous oven with dual ovens, and I liked it. But I can not recall whether the main oven was that much smaller than a standard.
I think the GE is like 0.4 cu ft smaller than the Bosch (which has a warming drawer which I would probably not use). I installed the CHS995SELSS back on 12/16/17 and so far couldn't be more pleased. I've been comparing induction ranges for a long time now and always thought if GE would just throw an induction cooktop on a Cafe range it would be my ideal. They even went a step further with the double oven. First the bad, which really isn't that bad: Alert chimes could be louder. Even when set at the highest setting I still find it a little low. I hope a simple software update fixes this in the future being it is connected to WiFi.
Only one year standard warranty but I was able to purchase through a warehouse club which extended my manufactures warranty to 4 years. Some earlier GE induction induction models had a problem with a capictor blowing out on the cooktop. I'm hoping that is fixed by now. I can't adjust the cooktop height lower than 36 3/8'. Ideally I would like to adjust it to 36' so it's even with my standard 36' countertops instead of sitting 3/8' above the countertop. I ended up ordering the GE SS slide in range trim kit which compensated for this.
That's it for the bad. Previously I was considering the KitchenAid model. It is known to have a long pre-heat time and a long fan cool down with a fairly loud fan. With the GE I set both ovens to pre-heat to 350, upper oven took 7 minutes and lower took 9 minutes.
I turned off both ovens and fan ran for 40 minutes but it is a very quiet fan. Also no beeping from the coooktop. If you remove a pot the knob light will flash for 25 seconds.
Burner will shut off if you don't replace the pot within 25seconds. Another thing to know about the KA is it requires 4 wire 50 amp circuit. This can be expensive to add in some homes. GE and most others work on both 3 wire or 4 wire 40 amp or 50 amp circuit. Range has 3 timers. A main one and a seperate timer for each oven.
All 3 can be displayed simultaneously on the display. Cooktop performance is excellent.
I get no buzzing noise at all from my pots. I heard complaints of this from some other ranges. I even bought a cheap induction interface disc from BBB ($15) for my 2 special non-magnetic pots and that works fine. Now I am just hoping this is a reliable range. Tip: for $30.
Get an Amazon Echo dot. With voice control you can set up unlimited simmultaneous timers with any names you want, get quick answers to all those cooking questions like teaspoons to tablespoons oz to lbs, etc., turn your ovens off and on without touching a button, and so much more.
@Karen One touch pad labeled 'Oven Lights' turns them both on/off. Doesn't matter if you are using them or not. Just to clairfy: oven temp is controled by entering temp on a keypad, burners are controlled by the knobs. Knobs have 11 markings low, 1-9, and hi. There are no indents on the knobs to stop it right at a setting. They are infinitely variable.
Also comes with a wireless probe that you can put in a pot and the range will control the exact temperature you select. Plus the usual oven probe. We also looked at the Bosch 800 induction range before getting the GE. It looks like a very nice range but we were really set on getting a double oven range. Some other things I can remember about it are 4 distinct burners (no bridging like others). GE has 4 induction burners, (2 can be bridged) and a fifth conventional (non-induction) warming burner. Electronic controls for the burners look a little confusing on the Bosch.
Go to the online manual and go over the operation. One control for all 4 burners.
So first you select the burner then operate the control. Maybe not so bad but we prefer the knobs on the GE. I almost forgot, the GE also has WiFi connect which opens up a whole new world when coupled with Amaxon Echo which I did for only $30.
And no monthly charges. You can say things like Alexa tell Geneva I want brownies. She comes back with which oven? She replies pre-heating to 350 and goes on to tell me 350 is correct for a light colored pan and if I am using a dark pan I should adjust.
There are so many cooking and just general information info avail it's hard to comprehend. All our shopping lists are now done by voice. WiFi connect also allows GE to download software updates and fixes, all under your control. @kenstl We have only been cooking on it a little over a month now and have no issues with control at medium or lower temps. Not sure if that will change over time and more experience with the range. With no indents on the temp knob the GE appears to have infinite points of control.
Based on your question about cycling I decided to run a little test today. I used a 8' pot with a little over a quart of water at 80 degrees in it.
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I set the temp control midway. Burner is very quiet but if I put my ear almost on the pot I can hear a slight hum.
At medium setting it's humming about 4 seconds then off for about 1 second repeatedly. On high it's continuously humming and then on low it's off about 4 seconds then on 1 second.
Then I tried the wireless pot temp probe that comes with the range. With the probe you set the desired degres on the display by turning the burner knob. The display shows probe temp and set temp. The burner is at continous hum until it reaches the set temp. Then maintains the set tempafter that. Another difference between the 2 ranges is how they contact the countertop at installation.
The Bosh top is 31-1/4'. So with a standard 30' cutout you have 5/8' of cooktop setting on top of your counter on each side. I prefer this method but you do have to be careful not to wack the edge of the cooktop with a pot and chip it. On the other hand the GE cooktop is only 29-7/8'. So with a 30' standard cutout you have a 1/16' gap on each side. The GE slide in range stainless steel trim kit fixes this and provides protection for the edges of the cooktop from pots. GE promises a fit guarantee and claims they will pay up to $300.
If mods are necessary. They have a fit guarantee video on their website but it doesn't show details.
If you go to youtube and search for GE fit Guarantee you will find another GE video about 1 year old which does show details and it shows the cooktop fitting on top of the counter like the Bosh. I guess they changed it. And lastly the GE has 3 timers.
Main one, upper oven and lower oven. No burner timers. I hate to keep sounding like an Amazon salesman but that little echo dot will let you set an unlimited number of timers all with voice. But then again it still won't turn off the burners. If you have any other tests you would like me to run ask away.
I'm still playing and learning. Thanks mnovak. I pulled the trigger on the GE CHS995SELSS. I got a price on it that I could not pass up. I was really torn between the GE and Bosch, hopefully it works for many years and I have made a good choice! I had my list of the following: Bosch Likes over GE 1/2 increments of control (not sure if this is a huge deal or not since it haven't used either) cooktop overlap on counter auto shut off timers reviews seem positive GE Likes over Bosch knob controls (big one for my wife) double oven wifi control (i did not know about this one) bridging on two burners and an additional warmer I purchased it with my cc which adds another year of factory warranty to the purchase.
Looking forward to getting it set up as we complete our kitchen remodel. On the question about burner power setting increments, GE is confirming what mnovak99 reported about the Cafe induction ranges having continuously variable burner power settings rather than the incremented (a/k/a stepped) controls used on almost all induction products available in North America including GE's previous offerings and the Bosch ranges. Previously, Viking was the only company (at least that I knew of) who sold residential induction stoves with continuously variable burner settings.
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The Viking models have been more than double the price of the new GE Cafe models. The trade-off for this feature is that it comes without a digital display of the selected power level. That will matter to some and not to others. FWIW, Costco online is now offering the GE Cafe induction ranges and includes delivery and installation provided you live in one of the areas to which their delivery service is available.
Related Pages. When a new team member starts working in your organisation, it is vital to get them to become productive and efficient as quickly as possible. Staff induction training or 'on-boarding', forms a pivotal part in this process. To assist, we offer a for any HR Manager who is designing an induction programme for new team member/s. Induction Benefits Research shows that providing new staff and employees with a thorough introduction to the company, leads to significantly improved long-term staff retention. Consequently, in order to be effective, an Induction Programme should include an introduction to the organisation, its values, culture, people and acceptable working practices.
In addition, it is important to tailor the induction training to meet their specific needs and timeframes of employment, for example:. New full or part-time staff / employees. Contractors.
Employees or staff on secondment or job swap to another part of the organisation. Temporary staff. Internal promotions. Holding positions Company Induction Tips Here are 10 tips to improve your company induction process: Structure the induction training into core phases Typically, there is a lot of information a new team member has to take on board within their. As a result, it is helpful to break the content into three core phases. Hence, these will vary in duration depending on what previous experience the new team member has of the organisation:. First Phase – The welcome and General Administration for day one, including critical policies and procedures.
Second Phase – This should cover their department and job over the first three months. For example:. Organisation and department goals. Introduction to their department and the team.
The job role and performance measurement. Safety policies and procedures. Systems and procedures. Information technology.
Third Phase – Involves learning about the Organisation. Hence cover this gradually during the first three months. For example, topics might include:. History and culture.
Products and the people Identify the key induction programme content When producing an induction programme for the first time, it is helpful to answer three key questions to identify the core content needed:. What does a new person need to know in order to be effective in their job role within the organisation?. What support and insights does the new person need to settle comfortably into the culture of the organisation? For example, which people to meet for help and support? In addition, consider the best approach to gain an understanding of the core values of the organisation and the way it operates. What do I want the new person to achieve, in say, their first three months of being in the job role?
For example, what are their key objectives or goals? Capture the key information in an induction template In preparation of the new team member’s induction, it is therefore advisable to produce a standard template for each job role. This will highlight what a new team member will need to know. Kohler generator parts manual. A typical induction template should offer:. A brief description of the learning. The learning method used. Time frame for completion.
Where the person or information can be located. A final column to record the completion of the learning The more information you can provide, the easier you will make the programme to follow. As a result, the new team member can then drive the process. However, you do need to be careful that you don’t overload the new member of staff with too much information early on. Adapt and personalise the induction template If you already have an induction template for a new recruit, you will then only need to adapt the content for different types of new team members. For example, an induction programme for an experienced team member who is going on secondment to another department will only need to focus on phase two of the induction process, i.e.
The job and department. You can then personalise the template with the team member’s name, start date and special requirements. In addition, we would also recommend that the new team member is given some relatively easy to achieve job objectives. These objectives should tie in with the aspects they need to learn as part of their induction. As a result, this will help them to contribute quickly and develop their value to the business and the team they are working with. Provide support information in the most appropriate format The format of the induction programme is down to personal choice and the technology available to you.
Here are a few examples of different formats:. Induction Checklist The most simple and quite effective, is an. This might include:. A summary of all topics to be covered. Who will cover the information, and when – ideally specific dates, or at the very least, by when. A tick box to enable the new team member to see how they are progressing. Induction/Welcome Pack It is also helpful to provide the employee with an Induction Pack – a simple folder (hard or electronic) with all the relevant written information that can be gathered in advance.
This will help them acquire the key points you have highlighted. In addition, you can also include within this pack, any forms required by the organisation to be completed. For example, include a glossary of terms (jargon and an explanation), as well as a “who’s who” – ideally an organisation chart of all personnel, and any statutory procedures that need to be followed. Some organisations have this information pack printed, which looks more professional.
However, take care that the information provided doesn’t become out dated too quickly. Online learning modules Many organisations use online learning modules in the induction process of new team members. This helps make the process more fun, interactive and interesting, as the online learning often includes video footage and audio clips. Hence, companies are becoming more inventive with the medium of learning, as a greater range of technology becomes available to us. Plan the role and responsibilities of an Induction Coach: It is then helpful to consider who could support the effective implementation of the induction process for a new employee. In addition, consider what role they will play within the programme. Highlight someone in the department – say another employee, who could partner or coach the new employee in the early stages.
This approach usually proves helpful for everyone concerned. Then agree and clarify the role they take on, with them.