Customer Reviews for GE Profile 36 in. Glass Ceramic Electric Induction Cooktop in Black with 5 Elements

Excellent product. Water boils much faster. Cooking temperatures much easier to regulate. Can lower temperature from a high heat to simmering and see immediate results Much safer around grandchildren.

I bought this about. 6 months ago and am thrilled with the product.

When I went shopping to replace my electric cooktop, I never thought about an induction one. As I learned more about it, I was convinced it was an excellent option. And when I read reviews and learned about the abbreviated cooking times, I was convinced. And then, the sleek design of the cooktop and the ease of cleaning, WOW I bought it! And I so happy I did. It is all I expected and more. A spectacular cooktop.

We built a new house and I am cooking with induction for the first time. I grew up with electric but spent the last decade with gas. Induction is the very best of both! I've been a life long lover of GE products and this is no exception. I am still getting used to the touch controls (versus knobs) but that is what makes clean up a breeze. The temperature changes are even more immediate than with gas. I will not be going back to gas. This also had a nice price point.

Got this a couple of months ago and have adapted so nicely to it. Love how it gets hot real quick and then how when you turn it off it is cold right away. So great fro having kids or Grandkids around.

I bought this about a month ago when I had my kitchen counters replaced. I had an older electric element-style stovetop. This one is so much nicer, very easy to use, and very quick to heat up my pots and pans! It's very easy to clean with the proper cooktop cleaner, and always looks nice. The only thing I don't like is that I have to remember to turn the "lock" button on in order to clean it, or the magnetic elements turn on, since it's a touch-screen. But that's not a big deal; the benefits far outweigh that issue! I love the clean, sleek appearance! No more cleaning burner bibs!

Purchased about 2 months ago and am loving it. I set the cooking temp to what I want, say medium, and the food cooks at medium. I also like the fact that there is a control lock and a timer. The cook top is very easy to keep clean. Only drawback was the price, but, if it continues to perform as it is, I think it is worth the cost.

I love, love, love, my new stove top. You can adjust the temperature immediately. It cooks so evenly and wonderfully. I highly recommend it to anyone who hates electric cooking. It is more like gas.

Had this induction cooktop for about two months and it works as advertised. Water boils in about two minutes. There is a humming when the unit is running, but not too bad. Only negative is finding pans that work properly.

I have never had a cook top that I loved soooo much, cooks great and is so easy to clean.

It is difficult to buy appliances, they are all on display but no way to try them...so when you spend this kind of money it's a leap of faith. Bottom line , besides getting 50 Amps and installation, it's worth it. You can keep the top clean and it does cook faster....good upgrade for any kitchen!!!!

got this for my wife for Christmas replacing a GE Profile cooktop (nothing wrong with it either) to speed her time in the kitchen, at first she didn't think she needed it but after a short time she is loving and recommended it to all her friends and relatives.

installed in January 2014 used almost daily. absolutely love it , it is easy to clean ,to use and looks great in my kitchen. I read reviews about cookware, I try to buy on sale, that has worked for me. love, love, love it .

This induction cooktop cooks as good or better than gas. Heats extremely fast, excellent temperature control, 5 burners, easy to clean, and attractive.

This is my first induction cooktop - It's the best cooking experience I have had! The workmanship is excellent, and feature for feature, the price is right.

I am so happy to have this in my home!   Clean up is such a breeze and cooking is fast!  I don't have to use high settings and when I turn it off, it is off...no more boiling! I was not sure in the beginning, but I am sold!  Finding the right pots and pans is a little challenging, but worth the work!

Just bought but already like how it looks and cooks. The pots quickly get hot and cooking is easily regulated. Food an actually be simmered. The ceramic cook top is easy to clean. Know I will enjoy the look in my island for a long time.

I brought this product because I thought low frequency induction is safe. However, I realized I need to double check when I am using it on a daily basis, since this cooktop operate at a high power. I searched online and went through all documents. There is nowhere GE talked about its frequency. GE/or its representative only said it operated on "high frequency", but not a number like micowave oven usually use 2.5GHz??? I care about the health of my family, please release more information like the frequency you use. Thanks.

I am really enjoying the additional control of the induction cooktop. The kettle boils almost immediately. It is fabulous.

I have only had this for a week but so far love the efficiency of induction technology compared to my old electric burners. My only gripe is that the glass dirties easily.  I tried different solutions and discovered very hot water wiped off quickly does the best job, even better than the little bottle of cleaning fluid that came with it which leaves a film.

We are very pleased with the performance of our induction cook top. There were slight reservations regarding a new technology, (we were accustomed to gas cooking). After a most speedy pot of boiling water, we were hooked. The ease at which the cooking surface can be cleaned is a big plus. We would highly recommend this product to anyone.

Love this cooktop and induction cooking in general. It's very easy to keep clean. So easy to cook with a consistent temperature. The only drawback is sometimes the induction causes it to make a humming sound when cooking. This usually is not a problem, but sometimes seems to be excessively loud. Also had to buy all new stainless pots and pans and sell our wedding Calphalon! was worth it though.  

I really like the GE induction Cooktop. We debated whether to try it, but it cooks quickly and evenly. I am thrilled that as soon as you turn off the burner, coking stops immediately. The reason I rated features and appearance lower is because the burners are a bit hard to see. i need to turn on the microwave light above the Cooktop to see the outlines of the burners. It also will hum when more than 1 burner is turned on. It hums louder as you increase the heat. In spite of the humming, we are very happy with the choice we made!

My wife hates electric cooktops. She loves this cooktop. She loves the even cooking when frying. It cleans up easily since any food that spills doesn't get cooked onto the surface. The surface will get hot as the pan will transfer heat back onto the cooktop but it's nowhere near as hot as an electric cooktop. You do have to buy compatible cookware so keep that in mind if you're buying it. Aluminum won't work. If you can stick a magnet to the base, it should work. We bought some compatible pots and pans from Ross and Ikea so they don't have to be expensive. Some cheaper pans will emit a mild hum (sounds like the quiet hum from a florescent light fixture). It's not loud though. I probably wouldn't have noticed it if I hadn't read about it first. Cast Iron will work as well. We did some tests with it. After putting a pan on the cooktop and turning it on, I could feel heat emanating from the pan in about 10 seconds. We were able to bring a 3 qt sauce pan filled with water to a full boil in about 3 minutes and a 16 qt stock pot to a full boil in about 13 minutes. If you're buying the 36", they require a 50 amp circuit so make sure you're wired for that. The 30" requires a 40 amp circuit. The instructions for hooking it up were clear.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my 2nd GE Profile cooktop. The first one went 10 years without a scratch. The current one started showing scratches within two days and gets worse by the day, (all with the same cookware as was used with the first cooktop). It appears GE has gone with a cheaper glass for profitability sake. Too bad, outside of that the heating elements work great.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Looks sleek and clean with very little graphics/advertisements. Extremely fast cooking. Only works when a pot is on the burner. Had to buy new pots.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This cooktop is excellent. Shop around for price as it vaires greatly. Features amount to the best available and aesthetic of flush look is a bonus.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am pleasantly surprised at how much easier it is to cook with this cooktop. The heat distribution is very even and cooking takes less time. I have used gas, electric and now this induction technology and I can't believe the difference. I would definitely recommend!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I replaced a GE Profile 36" propane cooktop and have never regretted it. It cooks at the temperature you want, cooks evenly and is faster than gas or a conventional electric cooktop. Cleaning is a breeze, just a wet paper towel to clean and another to dry and the surface cools, to the touch, in less than a minute.

Great product. I highly recommend. Don't forget, you need real stainless steel or cast iron.