Just a side comment Jim, don't let a non-stick pan boil down or it can give
off some pretty toxic fumes. Best of luck looking for a kettle...I had a Le
creuset but it sputtered very badly when I'd go to pour. They're expensive
but not practical for me. I went to electric and have been satisfied so far.

Melinda


"Space Cowboy" > wrote in message
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> It did strike me that the tinny ones would ruin a ceramic glasstop or
> the plastic parts would melt if ever allowed to boil down for a length
> of time. I do that about once a year. The only problem with the never
> been used non-stick sauce pan so far there is a thin oily film I can't
> get rid of and the lip is the wrong direction for pouring. I pour from
> the left hand and the lip is the other direction. It's too late for me
> to learn to switch hands. I hope there are some good kettles still
> around. I guess I'll have to hit the gourmet kitchen stores or find a
> sauce pan for the left hand. I do like how fast water comes to a boil
> in the sauce pan and it fits a set of burners that don't get any use.
>
> Jim