Does the air fry mode really need no preheat?

Yes. GE designed the air fry mode to run without preheating, which shortens the total cook time. It still uses the oven cavity, so large batches take longer than a countertop basket fryer.

How does this compare with a range that has no air fry?

You get the same five-burner gas cooktop and convection oven, plus an air fry mode that replaces a countertop appliance. The trade-off is that oven air frying is slower and less crisp than a dedicated fryer.

What is the oven capacity?

The oven is 5.0 cubic feet, enough for multiple dishes or a large roast. That is on the larger side for a 30-inch freestanding range.

Can the grates go in the dishwasher?

Yes. The heavy-duty cooktop grates are dishwasher-safe, and GE also says they can be cleaned on the bottom of a self-clean oven.

What is the center oval burner for?

It is a fifth burner sized for griddles and odd-shaped cookware. It gives you extra cooking space when the four round burners are in use.

Does it have a storage drawer?

Yes. A removable full-width drawer under the oven holds cookware and kitchen accessories.

GE 30" Free-Standing Gas Convection Range with No Preheat Air Fry

Q: Where is the GE 30" Free-Standing Gas Convection Range with No Preheat Air Fry cheapest?

At Merlin's TV & Appliance, for $879.99, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the GE 30" Free-Standing Gas Convection Range with No Preheat Air Fry?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 121 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the GE 30" Free-Standing Gas Convection Range with No Preheat Air Fry?

13 stores we checked sell it, including Merlin's TV & Appliance, Homewise Appliance, Acceptance Appliance Centers, Gorman Bros Appliances & Lighting, ABW Appliances.

Best price now

$879.99at Merlin's TV & ApplianceChecked 1 h ago

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What reviewers say

5 / 5121 ratings

Owners generally like the large oven, the fast power boil burner and the convenience of air frying without another appliance. Common complaints center on uneven browning in gas convection mode and the time oven air frying takes compared with a countertop fryer.

What people mention

Oven capacityPraisedOwners say the 5.0 cu ft cavity fits a full meal's worth of dishes at once.
Air fry modeMixedBuyers like skipping preheat but note oven air frying is slower than a dedicated fryer.
Convection evennessMixedSome report good browning while others see hot spots toward the back of the oven.
Burner powerPraisedThe 18,000-BTU burner is called out for boiling water quickly.
CleaningMixedSteam clean is fine for light soil, but owners say heavy grease needs the full self-clean cycle.

About the GE 30" Free-Standing Gas Convection Range with No Preheat Air Fry

This 30-inch free-standing gas range has a convection oven with a built-in air fry mode. Air fry needs no preheat and shortens cook time. It cooks foods to a crisper finish. The rear fan in the convection oven circulates hot air to cook and brown more evenly.

The cooktop is continuous from edge to edge, giving a large cooking space that handles any cookware. It has five burners, including an 18,000-BTU power boil burner for boiling water fast and a Precise Simmer burner that gives low, even heat for delicate dishes. A center oval burner serves as the fifth burner and suits griddles or odd-size cookware. The heavy duty grates can be cleaned in the dishwasher or on the bottom of a self-clean oven.

The 5.0 cubic foot oven has room for multiple dishes. The oven self-cleans, with an optional steam clean for light soils that uses less heat and odor. A full-width removable drawer below the oven stores kitchen accessories and cookware.

Fuel

Gas

Type

Free-standing range

Width

30 inches

Oven capacity

5.0 cubic feet

Oven features

Convection with rear fan, No Preheat Air Fry

Cleaning

Self-clean with optional steam clean; dishwasher-safe cooktop grates