Electric stove mysteries

[wistful]

I recently bought a condo where only electric stoves are permitted. While I know what WM-LOW-MED-MED HI and HI mean, I haven't a clue what temperatures are associated with those designations. Hypothetically, if I put a quart of water in a sauce pan what temperatures could I expect at LOW, MED, and HI, for example?

I tried to determine this myself with a reliable thermometer, but found the readings were all over the place. I've asked everyone I know who cooks with electric and successfully cornered the market on every cockamamie answer you could imagine. Does anyone know authoritatively?

[Mama Mangia]

You aren't going to like this - but - with electric stoves - when it's done - its done and when it's hot - it's not, and when it's not - it's not. You can cook an egg in 3 minutes or 10 minutes with the same results.

I bought a 2 burner unit for outdoor use - medium and high - half the time the medium is hotter before the high.

So when you figure it out - you can tell us!

LOL

Did I mention - I HATE electric ranges??? You could give me the most expensive house in the world - if it has an electric range - keep it.

[CanMan]

Hmmm, I'm getting the impression you hate electric ranges.

[KYHeirloomer]

I almost said "doesn't every real cook." But then rememberd that Julia Child not only used, she loved, her electric stove.

Of course, hers had 9 burners, so she could move things around when she needed higher or lower temps right now.

[Mama Mangia]

I'm sorry - but I don't think she was much of a cook anyway. And she sure as heck couldn't bake! All her bread was dry and looked burnt. She'd never make it today with some of the cooks on TV.

She looked like she was always pickled when she was cooking too- like 140 proof - and you don't have any open flames near that!. Probably wouldn't know the difference between a gas range and an electric range!

Just my opinion................

[jglass]

Im married to a blindman who refuses to ever have a gas appliance.

[Mama Mangia]

For those that are sight-impaired it is best for them to use electric. And I do understand that there are some situations where you have to use electric.

And one thing that is worse than that - I am petrified and I mean totally petrified of those propane gas grills.

I've seen propane explosions and gone through the loss of several - and I don't even want one of those anywhere near my house! I'm a basket case at a BBQ when they are using those things!

[jglass]

I can understand why he doesnt want a gas appliance.
It is not like he cooked. The only time this stove had been used before I came along was when a sighted girlfriend or one of his buddies came up and made him a hot meal. His idea of a well stocked pantry was bologna and cheese and Mt. Dew. He ate microwave meals.
It didnt take long for me to change his mind on that one lol.
I used gas before I got married but using electric for ten years now Im used to it.
Having seen propane explode I can see why you dont like them.
We have family with propane grills but luckily no explosions yet.

[Jafo232]

Not only have I never seen a propane gas grill explode, I have never heard of one exploding. I love my gas grill.

As for the electric stove, I have been using one for years. Once you get used to YOUR stove, you will know what the settings do. It is different for each stove.

[jglass]

I have heard many people say they prefer gas over electric.
I always assumed it was because you can make quicker adjustments to your heat settings with gas. I had never heard of a propane grill exploding but can see where it could.