TLDR Review: GE JP328BKBB 30" Electric Cooktop
Pros
- •Perfect dron fit and easy to install, especially for those with mechanical skills
- •Elegant and modern black design enhances kitchen aesthetics
- •Heats quickly and evenly, providing consistent cooking performance
- •Easy to clean with removable cast iron grates and a glass surface that resists cooken food better than stainless or enamel
- •Includes everything needed for installation and propane conversion adapters, though conversion can be tricky
- •Centrally located dials give extra space for large pots and pans
- •Durable appearance expected to last longer than glass cooktops
- •Attractive, higuality cast iron grates provide a stable cooking surface
- •Replacement for an older obsolete model, fitting well with minor countertop adjustments
Cons
- •Only two flame settings (high and super high) with poor flame control; no low flame or simmer option, making delicate cooking difficult
- •Heat control knobs are very close to burner grates, increasing burn risk when adjusting knobs during cooking
- •Burner rings can lift, letting food and liquids fall underneath the glass surface, which is hard to clean
- •Quality control issues like one burner being uneven frustrate frequent users
- •Propane conversion nozzles are very difficult to remove or replace, requiring multiple tools and significant time due to poor design
- •The glass surface streaks easily, needing special cleaners for a strearee look
- •Plastic knobs tend to wear out quickly and feel less durable
- •No mounting brackets included, so the cooktop either rests on the counter or needs caulking for stability
- •Notandard depth causes a slight gap in the countertop, which might require additional adjustments or filler
- •Front burner grates do not fully support large pots near the control knobs, limiting usability for some cookware
Bottom Line
If you’re after a budget-friendly, basic 30” electric coil cooktop that looks sleek and installs easily, the *GE JP328BKBB* is a decent choice. It cooks evenly and cleans up better than many coil models, but it offers very limited flame control with no simmer option, which can make cooking precision challenging. The knobs’ placement and difficulty with propane conversions might frustrate more than a few users. If precise temperature control and safer knob placement are deal-breakers for you, it’s worth considering other options or upgrading to a model known for better heat control and ease of use.
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