I have also posted this on Appliances, but I think you all can help me.
I am replacing my very basic freestanding 30" range. It is gas. I want a sleeker slide-in (no backsplash controls) with a better burner configuration than I currently have.
I was considering the GE Cafe range with a double oven. What do you all think of double oven ranges? Should I forget about the double oven and get a good single oven?
I wouldn't use the double ovens regularly, but I can see where from time to time it would be nice.
I can already see from my research that I don't have a lot of options if I go with a double oven.

Thanks!

Elaine

I think your choice really depends on how many people typically cook at one time in your kitchen and your budget.

When one person cooks the single range works fine. If you have more than one cook in the kitchen at a time a range/cooktop and double oven may work better. Also keep in mind that you'll need a cabinet for a double oven.

I'm speaking of a stand alone stovetop/oven unit with 2 ovens. Not anything that I would need to place in a cabinet.

Thanks!

One other plus would be not having to heat an entire huge oven for one dish, one pizza, bread, etc. Think energy savings!

One minor negative - would have to give up the storage drawer in the bottom. I'm such a creature of habit :)

Then again, for every day use for just the two of us, I don't really need it.

I read a post somewhere that you could still use the lower oven for storage when not in use. Seems like a great compromise, but where do you put all the pans when you DO use the oven? I would think that relocating a pile of pans and baking dishes on those heavy company days would be a big pain in the neck.

Also, I can't help thinking that the lower oven is soooo low to the ground. In fact, the big reason I ruled out a cooktop with wall oven underneath was due to the oven being so low and the loss of the storage drawer.

My other thoughts that the larger oven is still smaller than a traditional oven, isn't it? Would it be too small for the big turkey and other big stuff?

The smaller oven is great, it heats up quickly and takes far less time to clean. Mine also has a toast option, can toast any type of bread/bakery and thickness is not an issue. As quick as a toaster with added benefit that a bunch of toast is ready and hot at one time. I got rid of my counter toaster.

There are a bunch of options for the ranges. Each model has different selections. Check all of them to make sure you get what is wanted. My range is Maytag. Temps and even cooking has not been an issue.

Admission that I do not know how this range works with a large family. But two ovens gives so much room and ability to cook for at least 10 during holidays.

Thanks for your input! I have come to a stumbling block though that I need to resolve. I have the dreaded OTR microwave, it doesn't do a good enough job with the basic oven that I currently have. I will need to find a new home for it, and get a better vent/fan before I can move on to a better range.

Thanks!

I do store cast iron frying pans in the lower, but it's a cinch to pull them out and stack them somewhere when both are in use. Not just holiday hams and turkeys either. Birthdays one can come home, put dinner in the top and a cake in the bottom. Last week had both going for zucchini, loaves in the upper and trays of Parmesan pepper breaded sticks in the lower.

HTH

Glad to see so many positive comments about the GE Cafe! We are going to go with the double oven.

Thanks!