Does anyone know how to get in touch with Alexandre Tchistov? I know someone interested in buying him out of the space. Thanks!

Posted by: clarkbar1 at February 29, 2008 7:50 AM in response to Restaurant Sorrell Closing?

What's the deal with dual fuel, do you notice a big difference with an electric oven? I've always had gas.

And thanks for all the info, everyone!

Posted by: clarkbar1 at September 25, 2007 8:24 AM in response to GE Cafe Series Stove

I haven't seen it but would also love to. If I find a show room (there must be one somewhere), I'll let you know.

Posted by: clarkbar1 at September 24, 2007 1:40 PM in response to GE Cafe Series Stove

We just had our old oak front door painted. On our painter's insistence, we went with Benjamin Moore oil-based, high gloss paint. He says it's the best. We didn't want high gloss but he said he's painted many doors, and the glossiness fades quickly, and this paint lasts the longest. He said he painted another door across the street with acrylic low luster and it hasn't done well at all and will need a lot of touch ups (though honestly it looks fine to me but that's from afar, I haven't looked close).

Hope that's helpful.

Posted by: clarkbar1 at September 21, 2007 8:33 AM in response to Painting the front door

They are aluminum windows and the sashes have broken.

Thanks for the LWP recs!I'll call them tomorrow.

Posted by: clarkbar1 at September 20, 2007 7:15 PM in response to Window repair person needed

I have hated my GE appliances, but don't have the stove. But, their repair fellas are great. I would lean toward the high end Kenmore line...gets good ratings on consumer reports.

And, as for dual fuel, it's great b/c your oven temp is much more regulated than w/gas, but you still get the great gas power on the cooktop.

Posted by: guest at September 25, 2007 12:19 PM in response to GE Cafe Series Stove

I am looking into the GE Cafe stove as well...I found out it is on display at Home Depot...but is so new that it is not available for orders yet.

Posted by: guest at October 1, 2007 2:50 AM in response to GE Cafe Series Stove

This oven looks good but has a really annoying fan at the back of the range. It comes on when the oven temperature is over 375 degrees and after you shut the oven off the fan stays on for 15 minutes... I'm not a happy customer.

Posted by: guest at October 4, 2007 11:28 PM in response to GE Cafe Series Stove

PC Richards has the Cafe line on display in some locations. I saw it in Yonkers. It is available to ship.

Posted by: guest at October 9, 2007 7:58 PM in response to GE Cafe Series Stove

I did see the GE Cafe series. It is looks absolutely stunning. Personally I like it better than the Wolf/Viking. We are building a new home and would purchase it in a minute IF - it came in white. For some reason all appliances - for the most part - come in stainless. What happened to choices?! We will probably go with the Jennair duel fuel slide-in range (about $2,200) We have had one for the past ten years and have been VERY pleased with it.
I wish you luck, but, if you are going with stainless - I would definately go with the GE Cafe. GE is an excellent product and the Cafe series looks great.

Posted by: guest at October 20, 2007 12:39 AM in response to GE Cafe Series Stove

We just purchased the Cafe gas range. The only problem so far is that the instructions to use Crema ss brightner before using the range are in error...according to ?Crema. So far no one at GE has been able to tell me what product to use & I will not risk damaging the ss surface by using the stove before protecting it.
Does anyone have info on this?

Posted by: guest at November 24, 2007 3:27 PM in response to GE Cafe Series Stove

We just purchased the Cafe gas range. The only problem so far is that the instructions to use Crema ss brightner before using the range are in error...according to ?Crema. So far no one at GE has been able to tell me what product to use & I will not risk damaging the ss surface by using the stove before protecting it.
Does anyone have info on this?

Posted by: guest at November 24, 2007 3:37 PM in response to GE Cafe Series Stove

I fell in love with the GE Cafe series when it first came out - but after much research I'm leaning towards the Jenn-Air. It just seems like you get more for your buck with Jenn-Air. Any comments, pro or con on either of the stoves?

Posted by: guest at February 16, 2008 9:26 AM in response to GE Cafe Series Stove

When using our Cafe duel fuel range tonight(not the convection) the fan in the oven (which was about 425 degrees) started making a clanking noise. It lasted a few long seconds and did not stop until I opened and closed the oven door a few times. Any ideas what may have caused this. Oh after it happened I did try the convection and the fan was fine.

Posted by: guest at March 31, 2008 10:29 PM in response to GE Cafe Series Stove

I recently bought this stove and have it installed. I haven't used the oven, yet and will have to find out about the Crema? I wouldn't buy this stove again. I don't have duel fuel, but the lower oven is Electric, so much for saving electricity. I didn't find any pre-sales info saying the bottom oven is electric, but it is.

The large front burners are too big for any quart pan. I have wooden handles on mine and they are right in the fire, so all cooking with small pans has to be done on the back burners. They are really back there, so gravy or anything needing stirring means bending over to reach. Forget it if you have a large pot on the front.

I complained to GE about the design. Guess they think we have a plethora of large pots we want to watch and everything else will simmer on the back burner. However, the back burners are too low to properly heat a small pan, even with the heat on high. Forget soft boiled eggs, it takes so long to heat the pan that they are hard cooked before the water boils.

Unless you love to put a bunch of giant pots on the front burners to boil, forget this stove. Find one that has the small burners in front, where they belong.

It does look good, but be sure your upper cabinets over the counter next to it have clearance. The heat coming out of the front burner when it isn't covered by a pot seems to be hot enough to cause damage to the cupboard.

Luckily, I bought the extended warranty so I can get the fan noise fixed.

Posted by: guest at May 14, 2008 12:06 PM in response to GE Cafe Series Stove