bouche Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Is anyone here experienced with purchasing a gas range? We're going to be getting a gas stove soon and I'm wondering what manufacturer's and features to look at. -GE -Viking -Wolf -Maytag - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 I don't know anything about them, but I love em!I can ask Larry for ya, he is a chef and might know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 This is a very thorough thread from eGullet on the subject of ranges: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=115484This is one on convection ovens: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=18411The "kitchen consumer" forum there will yield alot of interesting facts, although the model info may not always line up when they're talking about US ranges and cooktops: http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showforum=250I've not had experience buying one but a friend of mine, who bought a GE momogram, loves his. The only thing he didn't know ahead of time is that there's building code implications with ranges of a certain size/output: basically you have to have adequate venting to outside so you might need a contractor's help in installing that.Have you looked into induction ranges? All the control and sensitivity of gas, but boils water and heats up faster. Uses less electricity than conventional electric, and because heat transfer directly to the pot, the lements themselves cool down almost instantly when a pot is taken off of it. They're pretty neat, and expensive:http://www.kitchenaid.ca/en/Products/KICU508SBL.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 thanks for the info and links. i've not heard of induction before. I think we're set on using gas. Mostly for toasting marshmallows ;0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 I am extremely jealous of you! I have always wanted to cook with gas. I have the electric flat top at the moment and it drives me crazy. It takes a long time to heat up and longer to cool down. Plus they show all the mess of a spill-over. I spend more time cleaning then I do cooking.Oh well, this is my first house and for my next one (like you) I'll choose gas.Congrats, btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I have the electric flat top at the moment and it drives me crazy.really? i thot they were supposed to be good. is it the infrared thing?re: gas. nothing cooks better than gas. i grew up with it. love it. but all silverware in the house will tarnish overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 but all silverware in the house will tarnish overnight. From what? fumes? No comprendo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 YEah explain that PT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 doing knives perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 in addition to carbon dioxide and water vapour emissions, burning natural gas also creates minute levels of sulfur dioxide. sulfur tarnishes silver. it wont happen "overnight" - that was for dramatic effect (im prone to that). but eventually, things will tarnish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 anyone here who has actual silverware, raise yer hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 My hand is raised.I never use the silverware. It's stashed away and needs polishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 The flat top I have is electric and it takes a long time to heat up and cool down. It makes it difficult for some delicate sauces b/c it's tough to find the right temp for a nice simmer. With gas you turn down the flame and the temp goes down right away. It also shows spills and can be tough to clean- especially if you don't clean up right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Well, I think we've narrowed it down and saved lots of money. There is a frigidaire that has all of the features I'm looking for. Just need to figure out if I can use the wok on this. We have a ring that's meant for placing around electric elements to hold your wok in place, but I'm not sure that it will sit on these grates. That would be a deal breaker. I love the wok. $1599 at breau & martineau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 i dont think you'd need that wok ring. most gas burners are already designed to allow you to set something with a not-flat bottom on top because of the way the metal grate doesnt go to the middle. by the look of that picture I sense you'd be fine, just as long as you dont play whack-a-mole on the wok handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 i'm pretty sure that there's no way a wok will rest on those burners. hopefully the wok ring will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 My neighbors.. has a gas stove.She has a metal round plate that she uses on the burners.Ask at the store where you bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 i have one of these. is this what you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 not at all.Its more solid with bumps on the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Not quite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 The one she has wouldn't suit for a wok on a gas stove.It has no holes and bumps on the top so the wok wouldn't fit good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Its more solid with bumps on the top. i'd see a doctor about that if I were you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 The gas stove experience so far is way beyond what I expected. I have a real sense of perfect control. I think it is because I have another sense working....SIGHT. Seeing the gas flame really helps me know where the heat is at and I can adjust the pan, and stuff inside the pan in realtime. There's no more guess work which you tend to use by cooking on an element. The visual feedback is essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 I'm jealous.What did you cook for your b-day dinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now