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LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The new GE Profile™ 30" free-standing range with induction cooking is now available in North America. Long preferred by commercial chefs and discriminating European cooks alike, induction cooking provides superior control over virtually any recipe. This technology has been available in cooktops, but this is the first time GE has offered a range with induction cooking technology.
The innovative technology cooks via a magnetic field to provide the responsiveness of gas, remarkably fast heating and excellent efficiency. Offered exclusively under the GE Profile brand, the range provides home cooks the higher level of control needed to achieve superior results.
On the cooktop: Faster, More-Efficient Cooking
Induction technology saves precious minutes by bringing water to the boiling point faster than gas or electric cooktops. It also saves time after dinner, because spills will not cook onto the stove. The seamless design allows any liquid or food to be simply wiped away.
With induction cooking, the surface surrounding the burners does not get hot. Instead, a current is produced when an induction-compatible pan with a steel or magnetic bottom is placed on the cooktop. The current heats the pan and cooks the food inside.
Less energy is wasted with induction cooking compared to gas or electric, because the technology transfers heat directly to the cookware and the food, rather than heating up the surface area of the cooktop. With a 3700-watt output element, the innovative cooktop assures that meats, vegetables and soups cook quickly and efficiently. Sauces and other delicate foods may be gently warmed on the simmer level.
Knob-free controls illuminate to lead consumers through the control setting process for both the cooktop and the oven.
Superior baking and roasting
The super large 5.3 cu. ft. oven capacity provides an impressively large oven interior to cook more dishes and large meals at the same time. The PreciseAir™ convection system delivers even air and heat circulation for superior baking and roasting results. A reversing fan surrounded by a third element circulates hot air for great results on every rack. A convenient warming drawer keeps breads, desserts or just-cooked foods warm and ready-to-serve.
With all the performance benefits of popular GE Profile free-standing ranges and a variety of new features, the new ranges with induction cooking give home chefs the tools they need to prepare food with restaurant-quality results. Available in stainless steel, model PHB925SPSS will retail for an estimated price of $2,799*.
* Retailers set their own pricing.
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