Flat top electric stove

[Ashworth3715]

Does anyone own one of these? I am trying to decide if it is something I should buy, unless soemone has a better suggestion? They just look so classy and look way esy to clean. Anyone have bad experiences with them?

 

[ainjel]

I hate ours so much! They are easy to clean.... sort off. Easier than a traditional electric range. However if anything boils over the pot, which things eventually do it is so hard to get up. Ours has this strange texture around all of the burner areas. The stove was not my choice, it was here when we bought the house.

If you have a choice, I would go with a gas cooktop. I think those look pretty classy and stylish in their own way. : )

 

[Mama Mangia]

I agree with you! My neighbor put one in and it was beautiful after it was installed. Now - forget it! she is so sorry that she took out her gas cooktop and put in the electric one. I prefer the gas cooktop - I don't want any part of electric!

 

[Raquelita]

I would stick with gas myself. They look cool, but i much prefer the easy and quick adjustability of a gas range over electric.

 

[Ashworth3715]

well thanks for all your input everyone, maybe i'll just stick with my stove. sounds like a good idea.

 

[Jumkie31]

I have a glass top, and I will never use anything else. Mine is very easy to clean, yes it takes that "special" cleaner once a week to keep it looking new. and as for burnt or boil overs, I use the scraper knife and it comes right off, I've even used the supposedly dreaded no no of a scouring pad, and works fine, no damage done. I did learn what the inside/underside of that top looks like though, when a pot fell from a top shelf onto it, it's styropfoam looking stuff. strange, you'd think that would melt?
Anyhoo, I wouldn't settle for anything less than a glass top for my kitchen, never again. Best thing ever invented. Very easy to clean, cook on, and looks wonderful. I love the broiler feature too. great for garlic toast, and getting that pizza chz melted perfectly.

 

[peacherina]

Interesting. I have thought about these alot too. I always see them in sears and other stores. We have an electric stove but not the flat top kind. I do like gas stoves too though.

 

[PoorGirl]

I have been contemplating getting a flt top stove. I have burners. I have to have electric, my home does not have gas. I will have to check out the glass top. Thanks.

 

[muslgrl]

I myself like a good old propane stove I feel you can regualte the heat alot better

 

[rt49andellis]

Yes i agree with those that like the gas stoves. Heat is easier to regulate and with the oven, the heat seems to cover the entire thing rather than just the bottom.

Also -- I would NOT recommend one of those glass tops if you have kids. Those things get SO hot (obviously) and you dont realize just how long they stay hot. One little misplaced finger and you're in a world of hurt. And if your child touches it, you'll become superwoman and sling the sucker out the door!

 

[deelip]

I have few days old gas .
Its great for me. But It would be better if i got one electric stove.

 

[medako]

I've been eyeing the glasstops for a while (for a new home) if I had to have electric. I'd MUCH rather have a good ol' gas stove, but I've gotten used to using electric since that's all I have right now.

It's nice to get a little input on what people actually think of them...

 

[ButtrflyDreams]

I don't have one right now. But when I can afford it, I definately want one. My dad got one for my mom when I was a teenager. I loved the thing & so did my mom. It's really easy to clean. You don't have to worry about spilling stuff in the burners. I have an electric stove, but it's not a flat top.