Archive for February, 2012

What are the benefits, if any, of buying a gas stove opposed to an electric stove?

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

asked: Wouldn't an electric stove be easier to clean, cheaper to use, and safer to operate than a gas stove? If so, why do people still buy gas stoves? Is it like solar panels; the initial price is just too much?Outdoor Wood Furnace

Stove/oven combinations with convection - if you love or hate yours, what is the brand?

Sunday, February 26th, 2012

Nurse Diesel asked: I am considering buying a stove/oven combination with convection, and I've asked whether people like them or not - results were mixed - but I forgot to ask for the brand names! So please tell me whether you love it or hate it, and what the ...

How much does it cost to convert a electric stove top to a gas one?

Sunday, February 26th, 2012

Le Meow asked: I want to change my electric stove top to gas. We already have gas in the house, just not hooked up to the stove. Thanks.Wedding Bouquets

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? ...