Archive for the ‘kitchen’ Category

Stove/oven combos - Do you have one with convection? How do you like it?

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Nurse Diesel asked: I am planning to purchase a new stove/oven combination, and I thought a convection oven would be great - but my aunt, who cooks and entertains a lot, says she hardly ever uses hers, and it's not worth paying extra money for. What are your thoughts? Sorry, ...

How to use an electric stove?

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

retzy asked: I'm used to a gas stove, but my new apt comes with electric. I usually cook in thin stainless steel pots (from India) and non-stick frying pans. My freind said I might have to get copper-bottomed pans and stuff. Is that true or can I use my old ...

Why would our stove only work when our thermostat for our heater was on?

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

BlueFish asked: We just installed a used stove and it will only work if our home thermostat is turned on. We can only get a very low flame. What is the deal? How can we fix this?Sub Prime Mortgages

How should I clean the stovetop of an old stove with a pilot light?

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

Esma asked: I live in an old apartment building and I am still adjusting to having a gas oven. I want to clean the top of my stove, and using a rag and hot water doesn't seem to be doing the trick. All of my cleaning supplies (especially ...

How can I get my flat-top stove clean and without any scratches or spots?

Monday, February 13th, 2012

Michelle N asked: I have a black-top flat stove that has many marks that I cannot get clean with dish soap or scrubbing. We are moving out of our rental and need to get this stove-top looking like new.Student Loan Application

How do I find an instruction manual for my Kenmore Flat top Stove, electric?

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

cobrapam asked: I am trying to find out how to use the self cleaning feature. I bought my stove used and it didn't come with the manual. Does anyone know where I could find one? Or does anyone know how to use the self cleaning feature on ...

What causes the discolored rings on my electric stove?

Friday, February 10th, 2012

asked: Renting an apartment, have an electric stove, white. Lately have noticed after it's used, a light tani-sh color rings seems to form around the burner that was used. Can't get the ring off either. What causes that? Is it from the pan being used? ...

Is it possible to convert a pellet stove to a wood burning stove?

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

julygirl asked: We have a pellet stove and at the price of pellets we wanted to convert into a wood burning stove. Is it possible and how? Supplies? Estimated cost?College Student Credit Card

How did my stove get orange stains around each burner while I was gone for a week?

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

asked: I haven't used my stove yet, so it was completely white and spotless before I left. The pilot lights are on, so the stove is pretty warm to the touch to begin with.Car Prices

How can I make my pellet stove heat my house better?

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

Solas asked: This is our 2nd winter using a pellet stove. We love the way it heats and that we use far less oil, but we are having a hard time moving the hot air from the stove around the house. What ideas do you have? We have ceiling fans, ...