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Elaine Parrish
 
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Default Simmer On A Cooktop


On 17 Nov 2005, mike wrote:

> I am asking this at the request of the main cook in the house. We have
> a glass cooktop electric stove. Everything seems to work well with it
> but she has a lot of problems with simmering. She is unable to get any
> of the burners to a low enough heat to accomplish this. She would like
> to know if anyone else has had this problem and how they solved it
> Thanks for any and all help.
>
>

I've cooked with electric most of my life. Gas flame is easier to
control, but I don't have any problem.

Some things to consider:

Add more liquid to the pot

Use heavier pots and pans

Have the stove checked for a problem

Good luck,

Elaine, too