tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post983517897408766459..comments2024-03-28T15:48:12.968-04:00Comments on Happier Than A Pig In Mud: I need to buy a new stove... coils or glass top-your opinions please!Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420480574010238475noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-38326432423806211302011-01-22T11:35:34.550-05:002011-01-22T11:35:34.550-05:00Hi, I popped over from Pink Saturday and enjoyed t...Hi, I popped over from Pink Saturday and enjoyed this as well. If you are still pondering - I prefer the glasstop. It's easier to keep clean. I would also recommend, whichever you get, to get the ones that have the red buttons that show if the top is still hot AND get the controls up. I went that route for the sake of both my grandchildren AND my senior mom, in case she ever has to deal with forgetfulness. And would you believe it, they're even a good reminder for this baby boomer! :) Enjoy your nice new stove, whatever you get. :)Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for Grandparents and Caregivershttp://www.sandwichink.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-65061772256881244282011-01-20T19:39:49.804-05:002011-01-20T19:39:49.804-05:00Hi Lynn, I have my second glass top (black) and I ...Hi Lynn, I have my second glass top (black) and I love it. I've had the coils too. I've never used a gas stove. I think in part it's what you become accustomed to. Good luck!<br />Blessings, BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-66395998090734768422011-01-20T02:26:13.130-05:002011-01-20T02:26:13.130-05:00PS: If this cooktop EVER wears out I will get gas....PS: If this cooktop EVER wears out I will get gas. But I am betting this top outlasts me. HugsSavannah Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696512605529986289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-10278692024396538702011-01-20T02:24:48.913-05:002011-01-20T02:24:48.913-05:00WOW! These opinions are all over the place. I also...WOW! These opinions are all over the place. I also have a Jenn Air cook top with black glass. The actual cooktop is 24yrs old. I replaced the original "european cast iron burners with the glass cartridges about 8 or 9 years ago. I LOVE, LOVE it. It has developed a few small scratches, hard to see, but it's been 8 or nine years. I use cast iron all the time. It is not the cast iron that is a problem. It is the ridge abound the bottom of some cast iron pots that lifts the pot off the surfice. Since the bottom does not sit on the glass it doesn't heat up properly. I don't find it difficult to clean and I cook daily. I can only offer this observation. Since the drips are more noticeable on the glass than they are down in the drip pan one thinks it gets dirtier. In my humble opinion, that is because we feel compelled to clean it more often. Does everyone take out the drip trays everyday and clean them. I didn't. I waited until I was forced. No grease mind you but burnt on, yes. The glass is quicker and easier to clean. You just tend to do it more often.<br />Convection cooking. Fantastic! Love, Love, Love. Absolutely get convection option. <br />Hugs, GingerSavannah Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696512605529986289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-21168138663999098212011-01-19T17:48:18.849-05:002011-01-19T17:48:18.849-05:00Had to put in my two cents. If I had my druthers ...Had to put in my two cents. If I had my druthers I would have gas, but there are no gas lines to the house. As for electric, I have used both and I love my black glasstop. I just wipe it down with a wet paper towel after each use (after it has cooled down). About once a week I use a glass cooktop cleaner on it to shine it up. I thought it was much harder to keep my coil stove clean (the metal or whatever it was underneath the coils was always dirty). And i have the convection, which my husband loves. It does cut down on cooking time for my Stouffer's Lasagna and frozen tv dinners.Pam Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830005036551331029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-55686189973784679942011-01-19T16:34:01.039-05:002011-01-19T16:34:01.039-05:00Oh you are too funny! We have an old oven with an ...Oh you are too funny! We have an old oven with an upper and lower oven that we have not replaced because I LOVE IT. Good luck in your hunt.Jessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195037985092774024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-44570680718083682142011-01-19T13:57:06.307-05:002011-01-19T13:57:06.307-05:00My sister has glass top and seems to love it, but ...My sister has glass top and seems to love it, but it does seem a little hard to keep clean. I'm afraid I'm not much help here...I'm cooking with gas! lol I hope you are having a great week!...hugs...DebbieConfessions of a Plate Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264220207447111061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-91022796230946929382011-01-19T10:22:33.208-05:002011-01-19T10:22:33.208-05:00I have a Kenmore Ultra Bake, stainless, with a bla...I have a Kenmore Ultra Bake, stainless, with a black glass cooktop and love, love, love it! I have used cast iron without any problems. I usually use 409 or windex to polish it up; or if something gets burned on, I scrape off what I can and then use some special Glass Top Cleaner to scrub off the rest. It has worked every time.<br />CASAn Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-4704859867254124952011-01-19T10:08:05.425-05:002011-01-19T10:08:05.425-05:00Lynne -- I have had both, but would prefer gas! L...Lynne -- I have had both, but would prefer gas! Love your pig exercising! JoniRed Couch Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424769747994274064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-27912260631995955382011-01-18T23:51:44.056-05:002011-01-18T23:51:44.056-05:00I have a Jenn Aire radiant heat glass cook top in ...I have a Jenn Aire radiant heat glass cook top in black. I have always cleaned a cook top each and every time I cooked, so shining this smooth top after every time I cook is nothing out of the ordinary for me. Who would ever want to cook on a greasy, messy stove- glass or otherwise? <br />I have always used a razor to scrape away any burned on particles and I scrub it with a paste of Bon Ami/water or use the commercial cleansers made for smooth tops. I always spray it with glass cleaner to make it shine. I have no issues with heat control. I agree that the only issue is when cooking with hot sugar. It will mess up the glass if it boils over. But how often do I cook with hot sugar? - rarely. <br />My cooktop sits in an island and my ovens are built into the wall. I do have a convection oven and use it often. It provides better air circulation and faster cook times. <br />If we remodel the kitchen, I would like an Electrolux induction glass top. But I need to see if they come with an exhaust fan like my Jenn Aire. If not, I'll go with another Jenn Aire. <br /> Hope you can make an informed decision. What brands are you contemplating? ~ SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843513751203663201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-37894977368375633752011-01-18T23:33:06.323-05:002011-01-18T23:33:06.323-05:00I have the glasstop and I also think it's hard...I have the glasstop and I also think it's hard to keep clean, but I like that there are no nooks and crannies. The only thing is if you do any home canning, you cannot use a pressure canner on a glasstop, I have heard. I have never used convection. Good luck getting one!!Anita Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10745164844001794566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-7474402590697412242011-01-18T23:29:03.952-05:002011-01-18T23:29:03.952-05:00I don't know where you get all of those great ...I don't know where you get all of those great pig pics! That has to be one of the best ones. I remember when my high school Spanish teacher actually used one of those things (she was thin to begin with though!)<br /><br />Of course gas is amazing but since you can't have that, the black glass isn't bad and with a razor blade and ceram bryte it is easy to keep clean and there are absolutely no crevices for crumbs and no where for things to seep into. <br /><br />The convection oven is amazing and does such a nice job on baking.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074013194838958441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-704931484798555882011-01-18T20:33:56.536-05:002011-01-18T20:33:56.536-05:00Both daughter and daughter in law have glass tops ...Both daughter and daughter in law have glass tops and LOVE THEM...<br />I have coils and HATE them...:)))<br />Good luckbjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-9463467601022469332011-01-18T19:12:41.834-05:002011-01-18T19:12:41.834-05:00Although I prefer gas, it is not an option at my c...Although I prefer gas, it is not an option at my current house. I liked the appearance of the glass top I had when I first moved into my house but the regular use of my cast iron pans pretty much destroyed the appearance and since I cook 2 - 3 meals per day every day, I had a very hard time keeping it spotless. I now use coils and have not had a problem using my cast iron pans with them or keeping it clean.<br /><br />~ TracyMs. Bake-ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788863782876226680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-33088766065683867142011-01-18T17:40:09.098-05:002011-01-18T17:40:09.098-05:00I can't advice you on the stove but the convec...I can't advice you on the stove but the convection oven is really nice. Good luck on your choice, Lynn....Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-56816364155402341862011-01-18T15:11:47.857-05:002011-01-18T15:11:47.857-05:00Since we don't have a gas line into the kitche...Since we don't have a gas line into the kitchen I've had both coil and glass tops - my current stove top being the glass top. I find the glass top so much easier to clean than the coils where the food would fall under the coils and the drip pans would get greasy and messy. My glass top (Kenmore Elite) has been wonderful and I love it! I use cast iron and have never had a problem. Soap and water are usually all I need to clean off messes but I do occasionally use a razor to scrap off burned food. I use a 'Simple Human' brand stainless steel cleaning mitt from BBBY to wipe off smudges. If you have any more question about the glass top just email me!SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-9419594013531992462011-01-18T13:52:39.990-05:002011-01-18T13:52:39.990-05:00Where did you get that picture of me?! We serious...Where did you get that picture of me?! We seriously have one of those old belt-vibrator contraptions. It always reminds me of an I Love Lucy episode.<br /><br />I have a glass top and I love it. Not only can I cook on it, but I can use it as additional counter space when I use my crock pot of electric roaster. <br /><br />I would love to have a convection oven. When I worked in food service we had convection ovens and they are just so much more efficient. <br /><br />A glass top with a conventional/convection oven sounds ideal!Lahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069302462087366566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-82452636159780022542011-01-18T12:18:42.542-05:002011-01-18T12:18:42.542-05:00To me, gas is the way to go!To me, gas is the way to go!Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888873190334142109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-69257960763832950892011-01-18T11:25:08.676-05:002011-01-18T11:25:08.676-05:00I have glass top and hate it, It always looks dirt...I have glass top and hate it, It always looks dirty...heavy things are a pain to worry about on top, it has a crack on the edge from who knows what and I do a lot of canning, not recommended for glass top stoves. I do it anyway but I takes longer.shannon i olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483303871072169333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-50618154720206312962011-01-18T10:27:10.481-05:002011-01-18T10:27:10.481-05:00Hi Lynn, I have a black ceramic and do not like it...Hi Lynn, I have a black ceramic and do not like it:( It rarely looks clean, especially if the stove light is on... it really does show every little smudge. And more importantly I cannot do any canning on it or use cast iron. I hate not being able to can on it! Luckily we have an electric coil in the basement so I am able to can there. <br /><br />My humble opinion= electric coil:)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461614613433604029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-81666229196893039832011-01-18T09:29:04.861-05:002011-01-18T09:29:04.861-05:00don't know the answer, but would like to know ...don't know the answer, but would like to know because I will have to replace mine soon. love the idea of cutting down on exercise! LOL!Splendid Little Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732090154244573323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-86008943250665396662011-01-18T09:01:08.207-05:002011-01-18T09:01:08.207-05:00I have a black/speckled ceramic top - I love it, b...I have a black/speckled ceramic top - I love it, but you do have to keep it clean - altho not a difficult task, it does need to be done regularly - but you have to clean the rest of the countertop, too, right? at least if something boils over I don't have to take the whole stovetop apart to get to the spill 8-)<br />What I don't like is how long it takes the oven to preheat (10 minutes!) and how long it takes for the stovetop to cool down. I don't use the burners at full heat much for that reason.TheaMinPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282746618220064503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-80531948323315411462011-01-18T08:37:32.682-05:002011-01-18T08:37:32.682-05:00I love my ceran top! Cleans easily, if something s...I love my ceran top! Cleans easily, if something spills on it, you scrape it with the razor and use the cleaner to clean and plosih. I use Cerama Brite. And in between I use windex if it gets a smusge. Much easier to clean than the coil or the hobs, had both previously. Gas wasn't an option. I've never cooked with convection so no comment there, but I do love my glass top! And I use raw cast iron on it, as well as Le Creuset. Just don't drop or drag. looks as new as when I got it over 12 years ago.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649792739059060169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-49993570772365093372011-01-18T08:21:35.957-05:002011-01-18T08:21:35.957-05:00We recently replaced the coil one with glass top, ...We recently replaced the coil one with glass top, and I have a love-hate relationship with it..It's easier for me to clean, but like everyone said, it shows everything!DoanLegacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000360276338920869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161712254926360234.post-65513868411879136812011-01-18T06:24:58.809-05:002011-01-18T06:24:58.809-05:00I'm like you and would love a gas range. Since...I'm like you and would love a gas range. Since it's out of our budget question, too, we have glass top. <br /><br />I'm such a Messy Bessy in the kitchen, and a glass top is easier for me to clean. <br /><br />I just have to keep that Brawny Man I married from scratching the surface with his scotch brite sponge. Other than that, we're good.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.com