Should we look into compact dishwashers and portable gas stoves for our newly rented flat? [more inside]
posted by tavegyl on Jun 23, 2009 - 2 answers

Is anyone familiar with Elmira stoves, especially the Northstar? My mother wants to know if they are anything special besides the obvious retro-charm appeal. My instinct is to tell her if she is going to spend this much to buy a Wolf, which is a fraction of the price. I think if the Elmiras are as well-performing as Wolfs or Vikings she might want one regardless of the cost. (I found this, but it's not quite what I'm looking for.) [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake on Jul 8, 2008 - 2 answers

Where can I find Cerama Bryte pads for ceramic cooktops? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on May 19, 2008 - 4 answers

My new gas range is breaking my heart. WTF is wrong with it? And if it is a goner, should I bother trying to replace it with another gas range, or give up and switch to electric? [more inside]
posted by Enroute on May 6, 2008 - 17 answers

How do I safely remove glass that has melted to my stove? [more inside]
posted by crazy finger on Dec 3, 2007 - 17 answers

I am trying to find replacement knobs for a stove, but cannot find a model number anywhere on the stove. [more inside]
posted by Pockets on Nov 11, 2007 - 6 answers

My husband and I cook a lot. We're moving from an apartment with a decent gas stove/oven to one with a crappy electric stove/oven. Obviously, Something Must Be Done. Should we go for gas or induction? [more inside]
posted by web-goddess on Sep 10, 2007 - 22 answers

How to cook on electric stove? [more inside]
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim on Aug 26, 2007 - 13 answers

We just moved in to a new apartment with a gas stove/range. When we run the oven, even though the pilot light is lit and it heats up, there is a strong gas smell. We freaked out and turned it off but is this dangerous? Is it possible that it just smells of gas right away but it would dissipate in a few minutes? I would call the landlord right away but we already called with a laundry list of problems today so I'd like to avoid a follow up if at all possible.
posted by jules1651 on Jun 21, 2007 - 9 answers

How do I correct the oven temperature on a Wolf stove? [more inside]
posted by suchatreat on Mar 26, 2006 - 7 answers

So, we just moved into a new (rental) house in Bavaria, Germany. Great house, nice kitchen except for the range / cook top. Bad enough it's electric, much prefer gas, but it's a ceramic cook top. I've had them before in previous domiciles and have never come to terms with 'em. There seems to be only two settings - too friggin' hot or too friggin' cool and it takes forever to reach either of these. Replacing the cook top is not an option as it's a rental. Therefore, reaching out to the MeFite community - have you any tips for making the best use of these cruddy cook tops? [more inside]
posted by Expat on Jan 8, 2006 - 8 answers

Well, our new old apt (it's new to us, but it's old) has no range hood. Looks like the previous owner decided to make a HUGE pass through. What solutions/options do I have (besides some sort of bizaare way to hookup an ordinary rangehood). Do the somewhat reviled ionic breeze / ionic cleaners work well enough to clean the air? It's a 600 sq ft apt.
posted by eurasian on Dec 13, 2004 - 11 answers