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Ok...but it's still a tool

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Bill46

12-07-2005 11:25:13

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I figured you guys might be able to help.
I know it's not a tractor tool...but here goes.
I know better than to buy the lady a thing that makes her work...but she wants a new stove. She loves to bake...my waistline proves it too.
She would like one of those glass top cook stoves.
Anyone had any experience with them? I have been told they will scratch if one is not careful. Any input will help loads.
Thanks.

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Mattlt

12-08-2005 06:17:08

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

We got a Kenmore about two months ago. Wife loves it, I don't. It doesn't seem to heat evenly. You get it up to temp, then it completely shuts down, then back up again. Maybe the old one did this too, but with the glowing red "burner" under the glass, the new one is more noticable.

Agree about the need for flat bottom pans. If you've got some old aluminum frying pans that aren't perfectly flat, might as well throw them out and buy the Wife some new ones for Christmas.

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Chuck MA

12-07-2005 17:39:50

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

We have had two in the last eleven years overall great results and cleanability. The one big draw back was, you can not use it to can vegtables like beans or tomatoes. You will crack the top because of the long high heat, thats why I replaced the first one. Had it eight years, but the first year I tried canning on it it broke. Had always used gas stove before to can with out problems. New one has convection oven cooks a 18LB turkey in 3.5 hours at a lower temp and the meat stays very moist. First was a Maytag 2nd Whirlpool.

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kidbob

12-07-2005 17:39:42

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

We have had a glass top Jenn-Air for 25 Years, works great with almost any pan unless the pan is larger than the glass and sits on the trim. If you can afford the price, the induction type glass top is much better. They are much easer to clean because the glass never gets hot, Just the pan, but you have to use metal pans. On the Jenn-Air you can change burner type just by lifting out the burner module and replaceing it with another type, to fit what you are doing. My father and brother have had glass tops longer than we have, woulden't consider any thing else.

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RandyBee

12-07-2005 17:30:02

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

We got a GE about a year and half ago and it has been fine. My wife likes it and I don't use it except to warm up the soup. No scratches or problem cleaning.

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Joe (Wa)

12-07-2005 17:28:10

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

Well here is proof. I never cooked anything in my life, not even an egg until 5 years ago. I bought one from Sears and do all my own cooking now. Came with the recommended cleaner and razor blade holder for baked on stuff. I've managed to destroyed everything else in the kitchen but the stove top is still like new.

Joe

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JiminIA

12-07-2005 17:17:02

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

We have had a Kenmore for 2+ yrs. If you get any stubborn stains let the special cleaner sit on it for awhile and it will look like new when you wipe it off, the top does stay hot for a long after you done with it. Overall I would say we are very happy with it and would probaly buy another although I never really cook, no complaints....Jim

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Midwest redneck

12-07-2005 16:52:50

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

You should buy her a new table saw and socket set for Christmas.

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MPND

12-07-2005 15:59:17

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

The glass top ones are too fragile and picky about what pans you can use on it. I prefer the ones with the solid burners. Just as easy to clean as the glass top and extremly durable. Had one for about 15 years now and havnt had any trouble with it.

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johnlobb

12-07-2005 15:03:11

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

My wife really loves her 3 yr old Maytag glasstop. Very easy to clean she says, if you have to take burners apart to clean, that is much harder. She will always have one.

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Leland

12-07-2005 14:24:21

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

only bad thing is that if you burn something on it it may not come off ,and the wife stole my liquid lava hand cleaner to clean it with

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Arizona Bob

12-07-2005 13:30:12

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

We"ve had a Maytag glass top for about 5 years without any scratches. Flat bottom pans have the best heat transfer and we"ve purchased some that have extra metal on the bottom and they work very well. Regular bottoms that are not perfectly flat will work as will cast iron that has a ridge.

The two front burners have a setting for either large diameter or reduced diameter.

Bob

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Galen

12-07-2005 13:25:36

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

Wife, Sister and M-I-L all had one - all absolutly HATED it! Can't use real (cast iron) pans on it, if something spills over it becomes part of the top even if you use the specified cleaners, cracks easy, scratches easy, and stays hot forever after you shut them off. We'll never get another!

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DavidZ

12-07-2005 13:18:58

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

Wife and I have fridgidaire gallery w/flat top x 4 yrs w/o scratches or problems. Mom has kitchenaid flattop x 10 yrs (was one of the first) I dont think any of us will ever go back to regular stove. Cleanup is excellent, use glass cleaner when cool, and theres a special cleanser (pretty cheap) looks like compound for automotive use and wipe on/wipe off- looks good as new. I really can't think of a negative if you treat it like you would a similar priced tool.

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Ralph - Ohio

12-07-2005 13:07:22

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

My wife learned that her big pressure canner used for processing jars when doing home canning would not heat up properly on a glass top stove. It probably has something to do with the bottom being less than perfectly flat.

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JMS/MN

12-07-2005 12:55:43

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

We bought a Magic Chef maybe 8 years ago. Replaced control several times- would start beeping and drive us nuts untill replaced. Part was about $125 each time, no labor. Could never find the beeper to disconnect. Company will not admit a problem- google for F2 default problems with Magic Chef. Replaced it this summer with Frigidaire, works fine- no reported problems online. Has 1 or 2 burners that heat half or whole- nice feature when heating multiple small pans.

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buckva

12-07-2005 12:46:13

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

Wife loves hers.(I have never used it) It is about 5 years old now with no major scratches but she does have something special she cleans it with. She uses what to me is your average pots and pans that include the cast iron skillets with raised area on bottom. Hers is Frigidare Gallery with one expandable eye, built in island without vent

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Chuck (VA)

12-07-2005 12:25:39

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

Most people love them due to clean-up. Cannot use cast iron unless it is machined flat on the bottom.

Most damage is from people storing pots, pans, and other heavy items above cook top in cupboard. If something falls or is dropped on top, you will be buying a new one.

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Rusty Scupper

12-07-2005 12:18:07

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

Yes, they are nice. Easy to clean. I have one scratch, not sure what it is from and have had the stove for 9 years.

You may need to get new pans. For whatever reason some of my pans I need to put partially off the burner for them to heat correctly. It took 5 years to figure that out when we cook sweet corn. I put the kettle straddling two burners.

Some of the stoves now have a larger burner or two will heat up into one.

Remember if she gets a new tool (stove) you get one too, maybe a new air tool??

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NEbuyer

12-07-2005 12:11:21

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

Yes, my wife will not part with the glass top stove. That is the best thing since sliced bread. No scratching if you use the suggested types of cleaners. Good Luck

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Slofr8

12-07-2005 11:36:02

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-07-2005 11:25:13

If they scratch easy we haven't been able to do it yet. We've had ours for about 5 years and the wife loves it. We're building a new house now. Should be in by fall '06, and a flat top stove is one of her must haves.
Dan.

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Bill46

12-08-2005 04:44:51

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Slofr8, 12-07-2005 11:36:02

Thanks for the input...guess I will go to Lowe's and get one. She has to use it...I use the microwave...not a cook at all.

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Martini

12-09-2005 10:09:32

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Bill46, 12-08-2005 04:44:51

Great stoves but would like to add my 2 cents. 1. Get the convection (circulation fan) option, to cut down on cooking time 2. Get the black surface so that the spills don't look so bad before they are wiped up. Don't ask me how I know this! Copper bottom pots are excellent, but most important is that the bottoms need to be very flat to maximize heat transfer. Bon appetit!

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Bill46

12-09-2005 10:18:03

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Re: Ok...but it's still a tool in reply to Martini, 12-09-2005 10:09:32

Thanks loads...still looking at them right now.

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