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"hahabogus" > wrote in message
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> (Curly Sue) wrote in
> :
>
> > On Sat, 03 Apr 2004 15:43:50 GMT, "kilikini"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >>I've always wanted a glass top stove, but never had the opportunity to
> >>get one. I would assume that it helps promote even heating, but what
> >>are the actual benefits from a glass top stove? How is it better
> >>than, let's say, a gas stove?
> >>
> >>kili
> >
> > The advantages are easy to clean and stylish good looks.
> >
> > Sue(tm)
> > Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!
> >
>
> The disadvantages are you must clean it as soon as it cools with special
> cleaners or staining can occur (tomato or other acidic liquids need
> immediate clean-up or etching can occur) , prone to breaking if something
> is droped on it...you need very smooth bottomed pots so you don't ware
away
> the painted on elements. If you scratch or crack the painted on element
you
> need a whole new cooking top (big bucks). Seems kinda touchy/labour
> intensive for the price. Plus I ain't buying all new pots just for good
> looks. There's more to life than pandering to a stove.
>
> --
> Once during Prohibition I was forced to live for days on nothing but food
> and water.
> --------
> FIELDS, W. C.

Good to know the negatives too! I'm VERY clumsy. Perhaps glass top is not
for me!
kili