I need to get a new stove.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

Ihave my grandma's old GE from the sixties. The inside of the oven is a wire horror that falls apart when you try to move racks.
My requirements: Electric, burners that all work and two ovens.

Any opinions about induction burners? Or anything else. My house does not have gas. I prefer cooking on gas, but don't have it.


Thanx people.

[Curmudgeoness]

1. I can't help you, I have and old gas Tappan from the sixties.

I also still have a console TV. I love "antiques". Really, I feel for you, everything has gotten so much more complicated to buy. Used to be "what color do you want it in". Lots of luck, I am sure many will be able to make suggestions.

[GoneOffShore]

2. Try Garden Web

There's a Home and Appliance Forum.

Apparently induction burners really rock, but you need very specific pans. So, unless you want to go out and get new pans as well as a new stove.......

Also, stay far, far away from Dacor. They really suck.

Sorry you don't have gas - I'd have recommended the BlueStar.

[quakerboy]

3. I can't speak to induction

I am curious as well. Seems like something I would appreciate.

The place we just moved to has the glass top. Ive always had regular burners, so this is really making me happy. The previous tenants burned stuff on, so its not as pretty as it could be. But even so, clean up is sooooo much easier its ridiculous.

[kentauros]

6. I have to ask about the strength of a glass top.

I'm not in any position to change out my electric stove (I rent) but have always wondered how well they do in those cooking situations where you're constantly moving the pan around and tossing the food. On a metal element or grate, you don't worry about breaking them. I would worry about shattering the glass in those instances...

[quakerboy]

9. I wondered about that myself

I don't think movement is any problem. tossing food might be a higher danger, but even there unless you are slamming things down on it, I would not be too concerned. Its pretty tough glass, from what I can tell. there have been a couple times when I set something down a bit harder than I had intended, and got that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach, expecting it to break. It hasn't yet, though.

[kentauros]

10. I can't say I slam things down,

but they do sometimes come into contact with the element a bit hard, like if I misjudge the distance between the bottom of the pan and the element. I'm so used to working on either an element or gas range that I'd be too wary of the glass' strength to chance it. I'd forever have that sinking feeling ;)

[IMATB]

16. I have a glass cook top stove

I had never cooked on an electric stove until we bought this house. Up until then it was gas.

I burned everything I cooked. I was rough on it and yet it still looks brand new. They are not as sensitive as you might think.

To clean it is easy. That polish they make for the top is incredible.

And no, I did not buy new pots. That glass top can really take a beating. I was surprised myself.

[kentauros]

18. Thanks!

I'll remember that if I ever consider buying one or live someplace else that has them :)

[TommyO]

4. If you like cooking with gas, you'll love the immediate reaction of an induction range

I don't have one, but I've used one and I have two single unit induction hobs that I use when the stove is full. Just like a gas stove, when you turn it off, it doesn't produce any more heat.

When we do need to replace our stove, it will be with induction. I've bought nothing but induction compatible cookware for the past few years in anticipation of it.

[blockhead]

5. I love my older one

lotsa room and a repairman once told me that you can ALWAYS get replacement parts for these.

[kentauros]

7. I wish I had one like that!

:D

Is it electric? I can't really tell from the image. Also, is the extra space on the right meant for future burners or like extra "counter" space?

[blockhead]

8. yes, electric.

and the extra "counter space" comes in handy.

[kentauros]

11. It does look like a great stove,

and you've kept it in good working order, so hang onto it for as long as you can :D

[Manifestor_of_Light]

12. I looked online.

I need a freestanding 36 inch wide stove. I can't find any induction burners that are not either freestanding or in a cooktop. I don't have anyplace to put a cooktop or a single burner.

I have lots of stainless steel pots.

Might have to go with plain electric.

[kentauros]

13. Have you tried a restaurant supply place?

I know 36" wide is a standard dimension for stoves as I've looked at them before. I don't know how many will be induction versus gas, though. Have y'all thought of calling Hank Hill and getting a propane tank installed ? :P


Here are a few Houston suppliers of new equipment that I've visited:
http://www.nwrsi.com/800-573-7778/product_list.php?cat_idnum=65
http://www.acemart.com/store-locator.ep
http://wrs247.com/r/product_search_index_items.php?scat=2&cat=8
http://www.adlerrestaurantequipment.com


and used:
http://www.abc-emart.com
http://www.cafemart.com

[Manifestor_of_Light]

15. Good idea!

I will have to check out restaurant supply places.
Damn, you're smart! :D

[kentauros]

17. More like multiple career changes.

Something has to sink in at some point :P

Just be sure that if you do find something used that it's in decent condition and doesn't require some major fix to get going again. Also, restaurant ranges use more gas (higher BTUs) than home ranges, so keep that in mind if y'all go propane instead of electric.

And police auctions, architectural salvage might have stuff like that, too. You never know... :)

[LuckyTheDog]

14. Go old-school

Get a basic coil electric stove-top oven. They are easy to maintain and fix. Those smooth-top stoves look cool. But they can be hard to maintain and cost more to fix.

Kenmore (Sears) makes some good basic models.

[NMDemDist2]

19. ask in the Cooking and Baking group

you'll get a range of opinions over there


range

get it??? :rofl:

[kentauros]

21. Opinions there free-range all over the place.

Conversations get rather organic.

:P

[Lucinda]

20. I LOVE my induction cooktop but I also hate glass cooktops.

:P
If you fry a lot, and have people who aren't tidy, glass cooktops can be hard to keep clean.
But I do love my induction. I cook in both stainless and cast iron cookware and wouldn't trade it for anything.
A full boil stops immediately when you turn the burner off. Very handy.

[rurallib]

22. Out of curiosity, have you found anything made in the US?

[Paper Roses]

23. Do you require a new one? I need an electric in beige or almond.

Everyone I talk to suggests to me that I keep checking Craig's list. All I need is a basic, self cleaning. Nothing fancy. As long as things are working, I have time to look. To call a repair man is silly. When my washer started to spit water from the base, I called a local, reputable repair shop. He was in the house for 5 minutes. Unscrewed 2 screws, then " your hose came loose. Re-clamped the hose. 2 screws back done. Tab? $99.99. Won't do that again.
Basic stove, 4-5 hundred. Repair visit...no parts, no time spent.$100.00
Craig's list can be good or bad but it is always worth a look.