How to choose a new Cooking Range - Jamaica Talk

Alex4Ja · #1 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 02:31 PM

Forgive me..I am only a man.

I need to purchase a new stove and I thought it best to solicit the opinion of the fairer sex and those who know more about it than I do....

My only criterion: It must be electric.

What's the best brand on the (US) market?
How important is the self-cleaning oven feature?
Does anyone really use the warmer on the stove?
What brand or feature do I NOT want to have?
Which is better, those swirly metal burners or the glass-top ones?

GhettoGurl · #2 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 02:52 PM

I like the glass top ones.. but you need to explain ur little one 50.000 not to touch the surface when its hot

GhettoGurl · #3 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 02:52 PM

Self cleaning is important if ur too lazy to clean it the "old" way.....

JamCan · #4 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 03:10 PM

What's the best brand on the (US) market?
Not sure about brands, I've never bought a new stove.

How important is the self-cleaning oven feature?
Unless you're a slob, self clean isn't REALLY important but its nice to have every couple years. My oven never gets dirty.

Does anyone really use the warmer on the stove?
I totally use the warmer, especially for big holiday dinners. My stove even has a warmer for the drawer below where you can store lots of food (while preparing holiday dinners I suppose)

What brand or feature do I NOT want to have?
Not sure.

Which is better, those swirly metal burners or the glass-top ones?
Go for the cooktop kind, definitely. Easy to clean, there's nothing more disgusting than people's stoves with food and run-over, burnt on liquid under the coils.

Alex4Ja · #5 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 04:26 PM

Thank you Both, for the input.

Though not often, I would like to know that I can throw in a chicken (NO TURKEY) or a cake and not feel that it wil be so grungy after I am done.

Also, I kinda like the glass-tops better. they look great but I am not sure about how durable they are.

JamCan · #6 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex4Ja

Thank you Both, for the input.

Though not often, I would like to know that I can throw in a chicken (NO TURKEY) or a cake and not feel that it wil be so grungy after I am done.

Also, I kinda like the glass-tops better. they look great but I am not sure about how durable they are.

From experience on the glass-tops.....they are sufficiently durable. They don't scratch, are a breeze to clean. They come with special cook-top cleaner that you just rub on, wipe off and good as new (for after your pot runs over or whatever.)

GhettoGurl · #7 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex4Ja

Thank you Both, for the input.

Though not often, I would like to know that I can throw in a chicken (NO TURKEY) or a cake and not feel that it wil be so grungy after I am done.

Also, I kinda like the glass-tops better. they look great but I am not sure about how durable they are.

I think they are fabulous.. because they wont get ugly scratches on dem.. only if ur a freak like me you need an extra bottle of windex.. I hate the streeks on there

JamCan · #8 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 04:38 PM

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I think they are fabulous.. because they wont get ugly scratches on dem.. only if ur a freak like me you need an extra bottle of windex.. I hate the streeks on there

After using the cleaner, you're supposed to buff the streaks away with a dry paper towl.

Alex4Ja · #9 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 04:39 PM

I went into the store to look at some yesterday but didnt exactly know what to look for.

The surprising and outrageous thing I realize though is that you have to purchase the electrical plug separately!!!.

And based on the new fire codes, I have to have a special grounding in my house to accomodate the new plug.

Gosh!
Now I will have to put on mi electrician cap.

JamCan · #10 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex4Ja

I went into the store to look at some yesterday but didnt exactly know what to look for.

The surprising and outrageous thing I realize though is that you have to purchase the electrical plug separately!!!.

And based on the new fire codes, I have to have a special grounding in my house to accomodate the new plug.

Gosh!
Now I will have to put on mi electrician cap.

Well you did say in another thread that you are good at electrical.

Alex4Ja · #11 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 04:48 PM

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Well you did say in another thread that you are good at electrical.

Oh, the electrical know-how is not an issue. Its just the fact that when I spend my $$$$,I expect to get my money's worth without any extra work.

Alex4Ja · #12 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex4Ja

Oh, the electrical know-how is not an issue. Its just the fact that when I spend my $$$$,I expect to get my money's worth without any extra work.

And plezzze..No sly comments about that statement.
I realize, it can be misinterpreted.

JamCan · #13 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 04:50 PM

DAMN!!!!!

But I know where you're comin from.

Alex4Ja · #14 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JamCan

DAMN!!!!!

But I know where you're comin from.

Unless there are reasons to do therwise, I guess i will go for the glasstop model then.

JamCan · #15 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008, 04:54 PM

Well no one else has replied here yet. But for me, my last 2 houses have had the cooktop and I much prefer it.