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hahabogus > wrote in
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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.
>

If they required that much special care, I wouldn't own one. There may
be some that do, but I have owned 3 different brands and models and have
spent less time and effort in caring for them than I ever did with a
conventional electric or gas range. Don't believe everything you read.

YMMV
Wayne