"Janet" > wrote in message
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> Speaking of cleaning, a non-negotiable for me is a real hood over the
> cooktop, with the fan vented to the outdoors. I do not know how people
> live in houses and apartments with those crummy charcoal recirculating
> things. They obviously don't cook like I do! <G>

I have the charcoal thing. It usually isn't a problem. But then I don't do
very much frying.