General Electric's Profile PB975 offers you the convenience of two ovens in a compact 30-inch range. With a smoothtop-glass cooking surface, a full-size main oven and an auxiliary top oven, this electric model packs a lot of performance into its modest dimensions.

Available in stainless, white and black finishes, the PB975 doesn't scrimp on capacity in the main oven to accommodate the smaller one. With a 4.4-cubic-foot interior, the PB975's main oven is truly full-size. Of course, in order to accommodate this space, the lower oven door opens very low, almost lying on the floor when completely open. If bending over more than is typical poses a problem for you, you should probably look elsewhere, but this trade-off may be well worth the inconvenience.

Putting up with the low primary oven gives you the luxury of the second oven that can be operated at an independent temperature. At 2.2 cubic feet, the small top oven can easily handle a sheet of cookies, a shallow dish or a frozen pizza. The second oven is great to have when the main oven is full, and it also offers a cost-efficient alternative to heating the main oven when you're cooking for just one or two people. The main oven is best for your full-size roasting and baking. It includes a convection setting and a self-cleaning function, features that are missing from the smaller second oven.

In addition to the extra oven capacity, the PB975 has a number of sought-after features on the cooktop surface. The radiant-glass elements include one tri-ring that can be used in either 6-inch, 9-inch or 12-inch concentric circles. To get the best performance, match the size of your pan to the appropriate ring. A bridge feature lets you use three elements together as one, which is convenient when cooking with oblong or oversized pots. A 6-inch warming zone adds even more versatility to the surface, giving you a place to keep completed dishes warm until everything is ready to serve.

We like the versatility of this model, especially when you consider the compact size. For a host of performance features packed into an unexpectedly small space, the General Electric Profile PB975 is tough to beat.


Pros: Two-oven versatility in the space occupied by a basic range, upper oven has a rack
Cons: Main oven door opens very low, smaller second oven lacks convection and self-cleaning features

Warranty
1 year, parts (limited); 5 years, glass cooktop surface (limited)