OREANDA-NEWS. July 26, 2012. If you ever looked wistfully at a sleek, elegantly installed double oven and thought the only way you could have one was with a significant kitchen remodel, think again. In an industry-exclusive, GE launched the first and only available slide-in electric double oven, model PS978STSS. The stainless steel with black glass cermaic and patterned graphite range fits flush in the common 30-inch kitchen cutout, no backsplash needed, for a custom-like, stylish appearance.

Beauty is more than skin deep. GE’s slide-in electric double oven boasts numerous high-performance capabilities all controlled by GE’s NextStep illuminated glass touch controls. Easy access, ADA-compliant NextStep controls are located on the front panel and lead users step by step through all settings to help create delicious results for every meal. Combined oven capacity is 6.6 cubic feet, including a 4.4-cubic-foot convection oven on the bottom and 2.2-cubic-foot top oven supported by TruTemp™ temperature management. The cooktop also includes a versatile Tri-ring electric element that provides three cooking areas in one and a dual heat element for rapid boiling and precise simmering.

“The convenience and flexibility of double ovens aren’t just for celebrity chefs and custom kitchens anymore,” said Julie Muennich, GE senior merchandising manager. “GE’s slide-in electric double oven provides a custom appearance without having to replace cabinets and counters. In today’s economy, adding a slide-in double oven is a great way to upgrade your kitchen’s appearance and cooking performance without a complete redesign.”

Multitasking has never been easier. Consumers can grill, broil and bake, all at the same time, without having to worry about flavors mixing in the same oven or some food getting cold while the rest of the meal finishes. The top oven preheats faster, using less energy, which makes it more efficient and convenient for cooking small, frequent meals. The smaller top oven is also ideal for cooking meats, pizzas and side dishes; baking cakes and cookies; reheating leftovers; and keeping foods warm. The convection system on the bottom oven includes a reversing fan surrounded by a third cooking element for even browning, baking and roasting any menu item, large or small.

Home cooks have the flexibility to use the oven that best suits their meal or use both ovens to have all food ready at the same time or in stages. This is particularly helpful when entertaining or around the holidays when people are preparing large meals and baking more frequently. What most people don’t realize is that a double oven can also save energy and money.

“For most people, double ovens are all about versatility and convenience, the ability to cook lots of food, more efficiently,” said Muennich. “But, double ovens can save energy and money. GE double oven owners who use the smaller top oven just 50 percent of the time can reduce their energy use up to 25 percent compared to users of GE’s 5.3-cubic-foot single oven.”

Twice the value with high-performance cooktop and features
GE’s PS978STSS slide-in electric double oven includes self-cleaning top and bottom ovens and five high-performance electric cooktop burners, including a powerful 3000-watt Tri-ring, a warming zone to keep foods fresh and ready to serve, and a dual heat element for power boiling and precise low temperature cooking. Additional benefits and features include hidden back-oven elements to simplify cleaning, and heavy-duty roller racks for easy loading and access to food items.

“For anyone who has ever thought twice about installing a custom electric double oven, GE’s slide-in electric provides unbeatable performance and value,” said Muennich.

The GE PS978STSS slide-in electric double oven is assembled in Lafayette, Ga., and is available in stainless steel with a black glass ceramic and patterned graphite cooktop at an estimated retail price of USD 2,799.