On Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:10:30 -0500, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

>sf wrote:
>> On Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:03:21 -0500, Janet Wilder
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I just substitute the slow-cooker for the oven. Uses less
>>> electricity and keeps the kitchen cooler.
>>
>> Do you have an old oven? I'd rather cook in my oven instead of on the
>> stovetop when it's hot.
>>
>>
>>
>No. It's only 3 years old as is the house. The house is an open floor
>plan. Living, dining and kitchen areas are all sort of one big room with
>a breakfast bar in the kitchen separating part of it. The oven and range
>(one piece) is not vented to the outside.

Boy, that's odd. Modern self-cleaning ovens are very good at
containing heat. Too bad your hood doesn't vent to the outside. I've
found that turning mine on when the kitchen is warm helps cool it.


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