The PHS930 Series is Profile's most popular range.
In this video, you'll learn Profile's best features in a few shortcomings.
You'll learn the best time to buy to save
money and problems buying any induction range, especially now.
My neighbor has this range, so I'm really familiar with how it operates.
The induction is fast.
You have the power burner on the right
side for larger pots, a bridge element for oblong shape dishes on the left.
The range has five burners,
a 3,700 watt power burner, a bridge element with two 2,500 watt
elements, along with a smaller 1,800 watt and a 100 watt warming element.
The glide touch controls are easy to use and more precise than knobs.
Many people will comment that switches and knobs are better and require less repair.
However, electronics have been generally reliable.
They've been in microwave for four years.
That said, the convection system works
well, like most, with the fan blowing air from the back
of the range to maintain a more consistent temperature.
You have WiFi so you can see time
remaining and adjust temperature on your phone.
A useful aspect of this range is
the HestanCue feature so you can follow recipes step by step right on your phone.
GE's overall reliability with Cafe
and Profile is about average of 10% of service within the first year based
on 35,000 service calls completed by our service department just last year.
Only Bosch is better at 5.4%, and LG is about the same.
Cafe is another division of GE with a few
more features in the Profile, like the camera inside the oven so you can
watch your food from the SmartHQ app on your phone.
You also have more features like a faster preheat on the cafe.
Cafe also features a warming drawer below versus just storage on the profile.
Warmer drawer is convenient if you cook
and then serve at different times and want to keep your food warm.
The Profile also doesn't have the customization of different colors
and handle styles like the more expensive Cafe series.
But you pay $600, $800 more for the Cafe over the profile.
They were uneven, they were and a half burned.
I haven't seen air fryer work in any range.
It's just difficult to sustain
the necessary air flow around the food in a larger oven.
That's true of any brand, despite what you may have heard.
And I still ate the French fries.
Profile's average capacity of 5.3 cubic
feet, whereas LG and Samsung are larger at 6.3. The watches differs in these units.
Samsung is the lowest in the industry
with four burners, 2400 is the largest with two 1800 and a 1200 watt.
In contrast, LG is the highest with a 4300 watts
and a 3200 watts, along with two 1800 watts and a 100 watt warmer.
GE is in the middle with their 3700 watt,
two 2,500s, two 1800s, and their 100 degree warmer.
The controls differ with profile being all
electronic versus Samsung and LG's knobs and electronics.
Profile has their own service through GE.
Although we service what we sell, most appliance dealers don't.
So GE service is a big advantage when
you're buying from a store without a service department.
LG has improved over the last few years, whereas Samsung is still figuring it out.
I still recommend reading reviews about the service in your area for buying
a harder to fix appliance like an induction range.
Samsung and Profile are about the same, whereas LG is about $500 more.
However, you can buy Profile or any of these brands for up to $1,000 less
during a holiday like Black Friday, Memorial Day, Presence Day, or Labor Day.
Their biggest problem is availability,
but all induction will have shortages in the next few years.
It competes well with LG and Samsung for features at a price,
but Profile offers a better service experience because they have service.
Cafe does have more features and customization, but at a higher cost.
But still, Profile is popular because the range is
well styled and featured at a decent price.
Now wait for a holiday to save money if you can.