Question; Glass top cook stoves
 

In article >,
(PENMART01) wrote:

> > hahabogus writes:
> >>
> >> The advantages are easy to clean and stylish good looks.
> >>
> >> Sue(tm)
> >
> >The disadvantages are you must clean it as soon as it cools
>
> Clean? Don't you really mean *dust*? People who opt for smooth top stoves
> don't cook, occasionally they heat canned soups and ****ghettis.
>
> Sheldon

That's what you think sweetheart. ;-)

I know, you have a gas stove as I've seen your kitchen, but I'll pass on
having explosive liquids piped into my house! <shiver>

No thanks.

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In article >,
(PENMART01) wrote:

> Katra writes:
>
> >No more taking apart messy burners, dealing with dirty elements, etc.
> >Boil overs, on the rare occasion that they happen, are a breeze to clean
> >up.
>
> It's been many years since I had a boil over... leastways not with my stove.
> hehe
>
>
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>

Dad makes Kombucha... he sometimes gets careless with the big pots of
tea. <sigh>

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In article >,
Boron Elgar > wrote:

> On 03 Apr 2004 18:20:14 GMT, (RMiller) wrote:
>
> >>Subject: Question; Glass top cook stoves
> >>From: Tony P.
> >>Date: 4/3/2004 12:13 PM Central Standard Time
> >>Message-id: >
> >>
> >>In article >, kilikini1
> says...
> >>
> >>>
> >>> 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?
> >>
> >>I can think of one stand out reason. Because it's easy to clean. Gas and
> >>standard electric stoves are a pain in the butt to keep clean.
> >
> > I am building a new house, and while it is being built I am living in a
> > place
> >we have rented. It has a glass top stove. I hate it.
> >The burners stay hot long after you are finished cooking. I am afraid that
> >one
> >of my cats will get near it and get hurt . ( this has not happened yet )
> >I am not getting one put in the new house.
> >Rosie
>
>
> How long after cooking does a iron grate on a gas stove stay hot? A
> long time, I'd say, and it does so without a red glowing mark to
> remind you . Of course your cat does not see such markers (in a little
> boxed area at the center of the cooktop), but if your cat finds the
> glasstop more inviting than the grates, you may have a problem.
>
> I find the glass top wonderful as it adds flat counter space that I
> can use for food prep, too.
>
> I think every cook must be free to decide which type of stovetop is
> preferred and best for her/his kitchen , but all decisions should be
> based on facts, not hearsay or surmise.
>
> Boron
>
>

My question is, what is the cat doing up on the stove? ;-)

Mine know better....

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In article >,
"Hal Laurent" > wrote:

> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> . ..
> >
> > Also, with properly sized pots, almost all the heat generated by the
> > element goes directly into the pan. Gas burners can add a lot of heat to
> > the kitchen.
>
> I'm sorry, but a pot should be sized for what you're going to cook in
> it, not to the size of the stove burner.
>
> Hal Laurent
> Baltimore
>
>

My glass top has 3 different sized burners. :-)
And the largest one also has a setting to only turn the center of the
element on if you need to use a smaller space/pan. Kewl!

That makes it easy.

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Goomba38 > wrote:
> Curly Sue wrote:
> >
> > The advantages are easy to clean and stylish good looks.

> Which are about the only advantages I can see? I'd rather have function and
> durability over "easy to clean and stylish good looks" though. I want to *use* my
> my range, not baby it.

Mine works just fine. Cooks as well as any stove I've had, and
better than most electric coil types. Plus, we have done just
about everything "wrong" that people claim is a problem for
these. We use cast iron cookware, large pots that more
than cover the burners, spill sugary and acidic stuff. None
of it has been a problem. Yes, warped or round bottomed
pans don't work well, but I don't keep warped pans around
anyway, and I have a flat bottomed wok for using on this
stove.

Seriously, I would not have bought a glass top for myself,
but it came with this house. In tens years we haven't been
able to hurt it, and it gets a lot of use. People exagerate
about how touchy and delicate they are. Either that, or there
are big differences in different brands.

Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.

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In article >,
Goomba38 > wrote:

> Curly Sue wrote:
>
> > 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)
>
> Which are about the only advantages I can see? I'd rather have function and
> durability over "easy to clean and stylish good looks" though. I want to
> *use* my
> my range, not baby it.
> Goomba
>
>

<rofl> I don't baby my glasstop range. ;-)

In fact, it's less trouble to maintain than an open burner stove ever
_dreamed_ of being! I don't have to worry about lining the underside of
elements with foil to contain splatter mess, or accidental boilovers, or
anything!

I just have to be careful not to use old, worn out, rounded bottom pots,
or to drop anything on it and break it.

It's more hassle free than any stove I've EVER cooked on!

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Boron Elgar > wrote:
> On Sat, 03 Apr 2004 15:30:03 GMT, "gho" > wrote:

> >I have read where you cannot use woks, canners, round bottom cookware and

> I cannot speak at all about canners, though if Barb or several of the
> other preserving pros see this, you will get a excellent info from
> them.

We use a canner on ours quite often.

Bill Ranck
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In article >,
says...
> In article >,
> Boron Elgar > wrote:
>
> > On 03 Apr 2004 18:20:14 GMT, (RMiller) wrote:
> >
> > >>Subject: Question; Glass top cook stoves
> > >>From: Tony P.
> > >>Date: 4/3/2004 12:13 PM Central Standard Time
> > >>Message-id: >
> > >>
> > >>In article >, kilikini1
> > says...
> > >>
> > >>>
> > >>> 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?
> > >>
> > >>I can think of one stand out reason. Because it's easy to clean. Gas and
> > >>standard electric stoves are a pain in the butt to keep clean.
> > >
> > > I am building a new house, and while it is being built I am living in a
> > > place
> > >we have rented. It has a glass top stove. I hate it.
> > >The burners stay hot long after you are finished cooking. I am afraid that
> > >one
> > >of my cats will get near it and get hurt . ( this has not happened yet )
> > >I am not getting one put in the new house.
> > >Rosie
> >
> >
> > How long after cooking does a iron grate on a gas stove stay hot? A
> > long time, I'd say, and it does so without a red glowing mark to
> > remind you . Of course your cat does not see such markers (in a little
> > boxed area at the center of the cooktop), but if your cat finds the
> > glasstop more inviting than the grates, you may have a problem.
> >
> > I find the glass top wonderful as it adds flat counter space that I
> > can use for food prep, too.
> >
> > I think every cook must be free to decide which type of stovetop is
> > preferred and best for her/his kitchen , but all decisions should be
> > based on facts, not hearsay or surmise.
> >
> > Boron
> >
> >
>
> My question is, what is the cat doing up on the stove? ;-)
>
> Mine know better....

Some cats are perfectly trainable, others won't take training no matter
how hard you try.

In the case of my three, only one could potentially get up to counter
level. Matter of fact her high hiding place is up above the kitchen
cabinets. In one bound this 6.5lb cat can hit the top of the fridge,then
from there it's a short jump to the top of the cabinets.

The eldest cat is a bit arthritic and so doesn't like to jump anymore.

And the youngest cat at 25+ pounds - he has a hard time pouncing at that
weight. Jumping onto the stove or counters is completely out of the
question.

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"Socks" > wrote in message
. ..
> On Sat, 03 Apr 2004 18:13:34 +0000, Tony P. wrote:
>
> > In article >, kilikini1
> > @NOSPAMhotmail.com says...
> >
> >>
> >> 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?
> >
> > I can think of one stand out reason. Because it's easy to clean. Gas and
> > standard electric stoves are a pain in the butt to keep clean.
>
> my place came with a gas stove, and i consider it to have been easy to
> keep clean ... of course it is a dark color (brown). now that it is due
> for replacement, i'll probably go with black and have an even easier time
> ;-)

You are joking. right? Black appliances are by far the worst to keep
looking clean, just like black cars. Every spot, fingerprint and smudge
shows. The only way to keep black applances looking clean is to stand there
all day with windex and paper towels.

Jessica

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Question; Glass top cook stoves
 

On Sat, 03 Apr 2004 17:28:33 -0600, Katra
> wrote:

>In article >,
> (PENMART01) wrote:
>
>> > hahabogus writes:
>> >>
>> >> The advantages are easy to clean and stylish good looks.
>> >>
>> >> Sue(tm)
>> >
>> >The disadvantages are you must clean it as soon as it cools
>>
>> Clean? Don't you really mean *dust*? People who opt for smooth top stoves
>> don't cook, occasionally they heat canned soups and ****ghettis.
>>
>> Sheldon
>
>That's what you think sweetheart. ;-)
>
>I know, you have a gas stove as I've seen your kitchen, but I'll pass on
>having explosive liquids piped into my house! <shiver>
>
>No thanks.
>
>K.

But you have electricity? That's dangerous stuff!

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

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Wayne Boatwright wrote:

>

<MUCH clipping>

>
> > I have a question about the glass cooktops: can you put a pot of cold
> > water (to boil) on an element that has just been used for something
> > else and is still hot? I imagine that it should be OK but I can't
> > shake the impression that it's not a good idea..
>
> I've had no problem doing that.
>
> >
> > Sue(tm)
> > Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!
> >

Awwwwwwwwwwww jeezus, Wayne... can't you trim up those quotes a bit before
inserting your one line reply into the middle?
Grouchily Yours, Goomba

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On Sun, 04 Apr 2004 00:28:49 GMT, "Jessica Vincent"
> wrote:

>
>"Socks" > wrote in message
...
>> On Sat, 03 Apr 2004 18:13:34 +0000, Tony P. wrote:
>>
>> > In article >, kilikini1
>> > @NOSPAMhotmail.com says...
>> >
>> >>
>> >> 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?
>> >
>> > I can think of one stand out reason. Because it's easy to clean. Gas and
>> > standard electric stoves are a pain in the butt to keep clean.
>>
>> my place came with a gas stove, and i consider it to have been easy to
>> keep clean ... of course it is a dark color (brown). now that it is due
>> for replacement, i'll probably go with black and have an even easier time
>> ;-)
>
>You are joking. right? Black appliances are by far the worst to keep
>looking clean, just like black cars. Every spot, fingerprint and smudge
>shows. The only way to keep black applances looking clean is to stand there
>all day with windex and paper towels.
>
>Jessica
>
It depends on the surface. I have black appliances, the last being my
new refrigerator. I had to get black because it was the only color
left in the model I wanted, and now I'm glad I got it. It goes with
my other appliances. The black part is textured, not shiny and
fingerprints don't appear at all. The dishwasher and oven do have
shiny black fronts, but the handles are textured, although I imagine
that kids might be a problem (but not with the refrigerator).


Sue(tm)
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Goomba38 > wrote in
:

> Awwwwwwwwwwww jeezus, Wayne... can't you trim up those quotes a bit
> before inserting your one line reply into the middle?
> Grouchily Yours, Goomba
>

I reckon so. :-)

Wayne

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Question; Glass top cook stoves
 

Thanks everyone....
 

I have not had mine long. It is a GE and the manual does not say anything
about the type of pans. I do love the easy clean up and the extra flat
working surface it provides.

I was wondering about canners also, I usually have a huge garden to put up.
So I do a lot of canning and all, and usually use some fair size pots and
'large' canner to do so. I will have to dig my canner out to see if the
rim of my stove will allow the canner to set flat on the stove and just
where the heating element will be under it. If it is a problem I have a
small apartment size regular coil elec stove (no gas here) I can set up to
use for the heavy duty stuff. Or take it outside over the propane burners.
:) I just took it for granted...that a stove....is a stove..is a stove.

Thanks, again.


> wrote in message ...
> Boron Elgar > wrote:
> > On Sat, 03 Apr 2004 15:30:03 GMT, "gho" > wrote:
>
> > >I have read where you cannot use woks, canners, round bottom cookware
and
>
> > I cannot speak at all about canners, though if Barb or several of the
> > other preserving pros see this, you will get a excellent info from
> > them.
>
> We use a canner on ours quite often.
>
> Bill Ranck
> Blacksburg, Va.

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In article >, wrote:

> Goomba38 > wrote:
> > Curly Sue wrote:
> > >
> > > The advantages are easy to clean and stylish good looks.
>
> > Which are about the only advantages I can see? I'd rather have function and
> > durability over "easy to clean and stylish good looks" though. I want to
> > *use* my
> > my range, not baby it.
>
> Mine works just fine. Cooks as well as any stove I've had, and
> better than most electric coil types. Plus, we have done just
> about everything "wrong" that people claim is a problem for
> these. We use cast iron cookware, large pots that more
> than cover the burners, spill sugary and acidic stuff. None
> of it has been a problem. Yes, warped or round bottomed
> pans don't work well, but I don't keep warped pans around
> anyway, and I have a flat bottomed wok for using on this
> stove.
>
> Seriously, I would not have bought a glass top for myself,
> but it came with this house. In tens years we haven't been
> able to hurt it, and it gets a lot of use. People exagerate
> about how touchy and delicate they are. Either that, or there
> are big differences in different brands.
>
> Bill Ranck
> Blacksburg, Va.
>

There are differences in different brands and models. :-)

I learnt a long time ago, when it comes to appliances, don't get the
cheapest you can get! Get the best you can afford...

My stove was $800.00, so was my GE front loader washing machine. My low
flow toilet was $300.00.

I'll have all of these for many years. Our last front loader washer
lasted for 25 years with just a few minor repairs. I anticipate having
this stove for at least 25 to 30 years, same with the washing machine
and the potty. Cheap per year if you figure it that way.

It saves you money in the long run!

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In article >,
Tony P. > wrote:

> In article >,
> says...
> > In article >,
> > Boron Elgar > wrote:
> >
> > > On 03 Apr 2004 18:20:14 GMT, (RMiller) wrote:
> > >
> > > >>Subject: Question; Glass top cook stoves
> > > >>From: Tony P.
> > > >>Date: 4/3/2004 12:13 PM Central Standard Time
> > > >>Message-id: >
> > > >>
> > > >>In article >, kilikini1
> > > says...
> > > >>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> 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?
> > > >>
> > > >>I can think of one stand out reason. Because it's easy to clean. Gas
> > > >>and
> > > >>standard electric stoves are a pain in the butt to keep clean.
> > > >
> > > > I am building a new house, and while it is being built I am living in a
> > > > place
> > > >we have rented. It has a glass top stove. I hate it.
> > > >The burners stay hot long after you are finished cooking. I am afraid
> > > >that
> > > >one
> > > >of my cats will get near it and get hurt . ( this has not happened yet )
> > > >I am not getting one put in the new house.
> > > >Rosie
> > >
> > >
> > > How long after cooking does a iron grate on a gas stove stay hot? A
> > > long time, I'd say, and it does so without a red glowing mark to
> > > remind you . Of course your cat does not see such markers (in a little
> > > boxed area at the center of the cooktop), but if your cat finds the
> > > glasstop more inviting than the grates, you may have a problem.
> > >
> > > I find the glass top wonderful as it adds flat counter space that I
> > > can use for food prep, too.
> > >
> > > I think every cook must be free to decide which type of stovetop is
> > > preferred and best for her/his kitchen , but all decisions should be
> > > based on facts, not hearsay or surmise.
> > >
> > > Boron
> > >
> > >
> >
> > My question is, what is the cat doing up on the stove? ;-)
> >
> > Mine know better....
>
> Some cats are perfectly trainable, others won't take training no matter
> how hard you try.

Buy a scat mat. ;-)
I'm planning on investing in one shortly to keep them off the dining
room table at night. I'm sick to death of cat hair on the table cloths!

>
> In the case of my three, only one could potentially get up to counter
> level. Matter of fact her high hiding place is up above the kitchen
> cabinets. In one bound this 6.5lb cat can hit the top of the fridge,then
> from there it's a short jump to the top of the cabinets.

Cats don't jump, they levitate. <G>
I don't like them to get on top of the 'frige as they knock stuff down.

Brats!
We finally just blocked it so they cannot get up there.

>
> The eldest cat is a bit arthritic and so doesn't like to jump anymore.
>
> And the youngest cat at 25+ pounds - he has a hard time pouncing at that
> weight. Jumping onto the stove or counters is completely out of the
> question.
>

You do have my empathy, as I am very much of a fellow cat lover, but I
really don't like cat hair on the surfaces where food is prepared.

It's just, well, gross.

Seriously, if you are having a training problem, "remote" training is
best, where the human is taken out of the loop. It's less
psychologically cruel as well, which is vital when training cats.

That is why this device is supreme:

http://tinyurl.com/2tjp6

Hope this helps? :-)

K.

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On Sat, 03 Apr 2004 13:21:14 -0600, Katra wrote:

> Mainly, it's one H*** of a lot easier to keep the stove top clean! :-)
> I just use a scraper to get any dried spills off, scrub it genly with
> some glass cleaner, and wipe. Once per week, I rub ceramic polish over
> it.
>
> No more taking apart messy burners, dealing with dirty elements, etc.
> Boil overs, on the rare occasion that they happen, are a breeze to clean
> up.
>
> I just HATE cleaning out regular burners!!!!!!!

I agree, keeping this type of hob clean is much easier than keeping a
conventional gas hob clean.

The only downside for me is response speed, which is better with gas. I
find that a problem once in a while.

Doug

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In article >,
Doug Weller > wrote:

> On Sat, 03 Apr 2004 13:21:14 -0600, Katra wrote:
>
> > Mainly, it's one H*** of a lot easier to keep the stove top clean! :-)
> > I just use a scraper to get any dried spills off, scrub it genly with
> > some glass cleaner, and wipe. Once per week, I rub ceramic polish over
> > it.
> >
> > No more taking apart messy burners, dealing with dirty elements, etc.
> > Boil overs, on the rare occasion that they happen, are a breeze to clean
> > up.
> >
> > I just HATE cleaning out regular burners!!!!!!!
>
> I agree, keeping this type of hob clean is much easier than keeping a
> conventional gas hob clean.
>
> The only downside for me is response speed, which is better with gas. I
> find that a problem once in a while.
>
> Doug

I grew up with a gas stove...

I got over it. <lol>

K.

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I love my glass top and I will always choose to have this kind over electric
burners and gas. The only drawback I can think of is that somehow one
section of my glasstop has little holes in it, tiny holes. This baffles me
because how can glass get pitted? This does not, however, reduce it's
usefulness of cooking in that area of the burner. It just looks strange to
have little holes in the glass.

Cyndi

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"QuiltShopHopper" > wrote in
:

> I love my glass top and I will always choose to have this kind over
> electric burners and gas. The only drawback I can think of is that
> somehow one section of my glasstop has little holes in it, tiny holes.
> This baffles me because how can glass get pitted? This does not,
> however, reduce it's usefulness of cooking in that area of the burner.
> It just looks strange to have little holes in the glass.
>
> Cyndi

According to the manuals that came with the glass top stoves I've owned,
pitting of the glass is caused by sugary mixtures being spilled or boiling
over on the top while it is hot and not removed immediately. Instructions
read to scrape and clean immediately, not even waiting for the glass to
cool down.

Having said this, I have had sugary spillage occur and, while I did try to
clean it up as soon as it happened, I know that I didn't get it all up
until later when the top was cool. I never had any pitting. I guess
conditios and circumstances vary.

Wayne

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"Goomba38" > wrote in message
...
> Curly Sue wrote:
>
> > 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)
>
> Which are about the only advantages I can see? I'd rather have function
and
> durability over "easy to clean and stylish good looks" though. I want to
*use* my
> my range, not baby it.
> Goomba
>
>

You do not have to baby a flat top range. Many of the "facts" presented in
this thread are just plain wrong, some being left over from the early days
of flat tops when they were in fact a lot more fragile. Unless, of course,
not dropping a large cast iron skillet on it is considered "babying!"


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Peter Aitken wrote:

>
> You do not have to baby a flat top range. Many of the "facts" presented in
> this thread are just plain wrong, some being left over from the early days
> of flat tops when they were in fact a lot more fragile. Unless, of course,
> not dropping a large cast iron skillet on it is considered "babying!"
> Peter Aitken

Well, possibly? LOL. I do like to shake and rattle my large skillets while
sautéing. I imagine that would be verboten on a glass top.
Goomba

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In article > ,
"Peter Aitken" > wrote:

> "Goomba38" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Curly Sue wrote:
> >
> > > 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)
> >
> > Which are about the only advantages I can see? I'd rather have function
> and
> > durability over "easy to clean and stylish good looks" though. I want to
> *use* my
> > my range, not baby it.
> > Goomba
> >
> >
>
> You do not have to baby a flat top range. Many of the "facts" presented in
> this thread are just plain wrong, some being left over from the early days
> of flat tops when they were in fact a lot more fragile. Unless, of course,
> not dropping a large cast iron skillet on it is considered "babying!"

<snicker> Methinks that'd damage ANY range top!
Most of them are at least coated with enamel and that could chip/dent
them. :-)

K. (who loves her double laminate glass top stove......)

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"Goomba38" > wrote in message
...
> Peter Aitken wrote:
>
> >
> > You do not have to baby a flat top range. Many of the "facts" presented
in
> > this thread are just plain wrong, some being left over from the early
days
> > of flat tops when they were in fact a lot more fragile. Unless, of
course,
> > not dropping a large cast iron skillet on it is considered "babying!"
> > Peter Aitken
>
> Well, possibly? LOL. I do like to shake and rattle my large skillets
while
> sautéing. I imagine that would be verboten on a glass top.
> Goomba
>

Shaking is fine - I do it all the time. IO've got a few scratches but so
what? As for rattling - probably not!


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In article > ,
"Peter Aitken" > wrote:

> "Goomba38" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Peter Aitken wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > You do not have to baby a flat top range. Many of the "facts" presented
> in
> > > this thread are just plain wrong, some being left over from the early
> days
> > > of flat tops when they were in fact a lot more fragile. Unless, of
> course,
> > > not dropping a large cast iron skillet on it is considered "babying!"
> > > Peter Aitken
> >
> > Well, possibly? LOL. I do like to shake and rattle my large skillets
> while
> > sautéing. I imagine that would be verboten on a glass top.
> > Goomba
> >
>
> Shaking is fine - I do it all the time. IO've got a few scratches but so
> what? As for rattling - probably not!

Yeesh! I just use a spatula. ;-)

K.

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"Peter Aitken" > wrote in message
m...
: "Goomba38" > wrote in message
: ...
: > Peter Aitken wrote:
: >
: > >
: > > You do not have to baby a flat top range. Many of the
"facts" presented
: in
: > > this thread are just plain wrong, some being left over from
the early
: days
: > > of flat tops when they were in fact a lot more fragile.
Unless, of
: course,
: > > not dropping a large cast iron skillet on it is considered
"babying!"
: > > Peter Aitken
: >
: > Well, possibly? LOL. I do like to shake and rattle my large
skillets
: while
: > sautéing. I imagine that would be verboten on a glass top.
: > Goomba
: >
:
: Shaking is fine - I do it all the time. IO've got a few
scratches but so
: what? As for rattling - probably not!
:
: --
: Peter Aitken
:============

But whatever you do... if your fridge is near your glass top
stove do NOT put heavy objects on top of your fridge that could
accidentally fall onto your stove top. It could and most likely
will SHATTER. A friend of mine in Florida (US) just had this
happen this very week. :`( She is quite bothered to be sure.
Her step daughter opened/closed the fridge and a large spot
light/flash light fell onto the stove top and destroyed it.
Within the same month the dog knocked into the shelving unit that
held the TV, VCR, and DVD... guess what? Trashed them big time.
And if that wasn't enough their air conditioning unit has decided
it no longer wants to work. Yep, not a good month for them.

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In article <Wv4cc.77245$JO3.41304@attbi_s04>,
"Rick & Cyndi" > wrote:

> "Peter Aitken" > wrote in message
> m...
> : "Goomba38" > wrote in message
> : ...
> : > Peter Aitken wrote:
> : >
> : > >
> : > > You do not have to baby a flat top range. Many of the
> "facts" presented
> : in
> : > > this thread are just plain wrong, some being left over from
> the early
> : days
> : > > of flat tops when they were in fact a lot more fragile.
> Unless, of
> : course,
> : > > not dropping a large cast iron skillet on it is considered
> "babying!"
> : > > Peter Aitken
> : >
> : > Well, possibly? LOL. I do like to shake and rattle my large
> skillets
> : while
> : > sautéing. I imagine that would be verboten on a glass top.
> : > Goomba
> : >
> :
> : Shaking is fine - I do it all the time. IO've got a few
> scratches but so
> : what? As for rattling - probably not!
> :
> : --
> : Peter Aitken
> :============
>
> But whatever you do... if your fridge is near your glass top
> stove do NOT put heavy objects on top of your fridge that could
> accidentally fall onto your stove top. It could and most likely
> will SHATTER. A friend of mine in Florida (US) just had this
> happen this very week. :`( She is quite bothered to be sure.
> Her step daughter opened/closed the fridge and a large spot
> light/flash light fell onto the stove top and destroyed it.
> Within the same month the dog knocked into the shelving unit that
> held the TV, VCR, and DVD... guess what? Trashed them big time.
> And if that wasn't enough their air conditioning unit has decided
> it no longer wants to work. Yep, not a good month for them.

Well, disasters come in 3's so they ought to be ok now. <G>

Seriously, they have my sympathy...

You CAN just replace the glass top on the stove but last time I priced
that, it was around $300.00.

I make sure that nothing heavy can fall on my stove top and yes, the
refrigerator is right next to my stove! There is a board on this side of
it to keep the cats off of it, and it doubles to prevent such a disaster
from happening. There is a can of sugar up there that could do some
damage...

K.

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Socks a écrit :

> On Sat, 03 Apr 2004 16:21:43 +0000, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
> > Also, with properly sized pots, almost all the heat generated by the
> > element goes directly into the pan. Gas burners can add a lot of heat to
> > the kitchen.
>
> i guess the king there would be an induction stove ... lol, "Mr. Induction"
>
> http://www.brilliantstore.com/kitche...topsr1881b.htm
>
> but i don't think these are common, are they? more at:
>
> http://www.inductionsystems.com

They are beginning to be common now in France and Switzerland at least. I've
been cooking on induction for almost 6 years (and wouldn't want to go back to
*anything* else). In the beginning, I was pretty much the only person I knew
who had an induction cooktop. Nowadays, I know several people who do.

Nathalie in Switzerland