Need Appliance suggestions

Posted by Bob-tx on November 7, 2009, 5:37 am

Need to replace the 14 year old GE electric stove top. One burner
blew up - popped, and now the "Burner-on" light stays on all the
time.

I'd appreciate some suggestions on brands and types.
- Smooth top vs. elements showing
- Better brands based on your experience.

Thanks, Bob-tx

Posted by Ed Pawlowski on November 7, 2009, 8:09 am

> Need to replace the 14 year old GE electric stove top. One burner blew
> up - popped, and now the "Burner-on" light stays on all the time.
> I'd appreciate some suggestions on brands and types.
> - Smooth top vs. elements showing
> - Better brands based on your experience.
> Thanks, Bob-tx

This is a good time to make any major changes. Are you a serious cook? If
so, you've probably considered gas. This is the time to either run the NG
line if available or have a propane tank installed..

Smooth tops do look nice and they are better than they used to be. They do
require a flat bottom on the cookware so the old chili pot may not work as
well and cast iron can scratch them up. My actual experience with the new
models is limited so I can't give a lot of specifics.

Most serious cooks prefer gas for the faster response time, ability to use
an open flame and the overall design of the cooktops compared to electric.
Better models have full grate ont he top so you can slide a heavy pot from
back to front rather than have to lift it.

Better brands include Bertazzoni, Viking, Whirlpool, Bosch, Kitchen Aid.
I'd avoid the $400 special, but that may suite your needs. This is what I
have running on propane.
www.bertazzoni-italia.com
This model
http://www.bertazzoni-italia.com/Product/detail.aspx?CatID=PS&ID=47

This may be closer to your needs
http://www.bertazzoni-italia.com/Product/detail.aspx?CatID=PS&ID=41
or
http://www.bertazzoni-italia.com/Product/detail.aspx?CatID=PS&ID=4

Posted by norminn@earthlink.net on November 7, 2009, 8:23 am

Ed Pawlowski wrote:

>> Need to replace the 14 year old GE electric stove top. One burner blew
>> up - popped, and now the "Burner-on" light stays on all the time.
>> I'd appreciate some suggestions on brands and types.
>> - Smooth top vs. elements showing
>> - Better brands based on your experience.
>> Thanks, Bob-tx

>
> This is a good time to make any major changes. Are you a serious cook? If
> so, you've probably considered gas. This is the time to either run the NG
> line if available or have a propane tank installed..
>
> Smooth tops do look nice and they are better than they used to be. They do
> require a flat bottom on the cookware so the old chili pot may not work as
> well and cast iron can scratch them up. My actual experience with the new
> models is limited so I can't give a lot of specifics.
>
> Most serious cooks prefer gas for the faster response time, ability to use
> an open flame and the overall design of the cooktops compared to electric.
> Better models have full grate ont he top so you can slide a heavy pot from
> back to front rather than have to lift it.
>
> Better brands include Bertazzoni, Viking, Whirlpool, Bosch, Kitchen Aid.
> I'd avoid the $400 special, but that may suite your needs. This is what I
> have running on propane.
> www.bertazzoni-italia.com
> This model
> http://www.bertazzoni-italia.com/Product/detail.aspx?CatID=PS&ID=47
>
> This may be closer to your needs
> http://www.bertazzoni-italia.com/Product/detail.aspx?CatID=PS&ID=41
> or
> http://www.bertazzoni-italia.com/Product/detail.aspx?CatID=PS&ID=4
>
>

Looks way cool...what might the basic 30" gas range cost?

Posted by Ed Pawlowski on November 7, 2009, 9:14 am

>> Better brands include Bertazzoni, Viking, Whirlpool, Bosch, Kitchen Aid.
>> I'd avoid the $400 special, but that may suite your needs. This is what
>> I have running on propane.
>> www.bertazzoni-italia.com
>> This model
>> http://www.bertazzoni-italia.com/Product/detail.aspx?CatID=PS&ID=47
>> This may be closer to your needs
>> http://www.bertazzoni-italia.com/Product/detail.aspx?CatID=PS&ID=41
>> or
>> http://www.bertazzoni-italia.com/Product/detail.aspx?CatID=PS&ID=4

> Looks way cool...what might the basic 30" gas range cost?

About $2500 for the SS, a few hundred more for colors. It is painted in the
same factory as the Lamborghini.

Posted by Pete C. on November 7, 2009, 11:15 am

"norminn@earthlink.net" wrote:

>
> Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> >> Need to replace the 14 year old GE electric stove top. One burner blew
> >> up - popped, and now the "Burner-on" light stays on all the time.
> >> I'd appreciate some suggestions on brands and types.
> >> - Smooth top vs. elements showing
> >> - Better brands based on your experience.
> >> Thanks, Bob-tx

> > This is a good time to make any major changes. Are you a serious cook? If
> > so, you've probably considered gas. This is the time to either run the NG
> > line if available or have a propane tank installed..
> > Smooth tops do look nice and they are better than they used to be. They do
> > require a flat bottom on the cookware so the old chili pot may not work as
> > well and cast iron can scratch them up. My actual experience with the new
> > models is limited so I can't give a lot of specifics.
> > Most serious cooks prefer gas for the faster response time, ability to use
> > an open flame and the overall design of the cooktops compared to electric.
> > Better models have full grate ont he top so you can slide a heavy pot from
> > back to front rather than have to lift it.
> > Better brands include Bertazzoni, Viking, Whirlpool, Bosch, Kitchen Aid.
> > I'd avoid the $400 special, but that may suite your needs. This is what I
> > have running on propane.
> > www.bertazzoni-italia.com
> > This model
> > http://www.bertazzoni-italia.com/Product/detail.aspx?CatID=PS&ID=47
> > This may be closer to your needs
> > http://www.bertazzoni-italia.com/Product/detail.aspx?CatID=PS&ID=41
> > or
> > http://www.bertazzoni-italia.com/Product/detail.aspx?CatID=PS&ID=4

> Looks way cool...what might the basic 30" gas range cost?

If you have to ask the cost, you can't afford it...

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