How to Choose a Cooktop
If you enjoy cooking and spend a great deal of time using your cooktop, you'll want to invest in something dependable, convenient and appropriate for your kitchen. A careful analysis of your cooking habits will make selection easier.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Measure the area where your cooktop will be placed. Most cooktops are 30 or 36 inches wide.
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Consider the venting needs for your cooktop and how you will accommodate them.
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Decide if you want a gas or an electric cooktop.
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Select the surface for your cooktop. Possibilities include porcelain-enamel, ceramic-glass or sealed tops that keep spills from going under the cooktop.
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Pay special attention to cleaning features. Lift-up cooktops and removable grates and knobs make the cooktop easy to clean.
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Look for special features such as a simmering burner, a power burner, burners that adjust heat output to the size of the pan on the burner, grilling capabilities and automatic pilot lights.
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Discuss the warranty, what it covers and whether it is included in the cooktop price.
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Tips & Warnings
Unless you are able to install the cooktop yourself, you may have to pay extra for installation.
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Comments
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Nov 22, 2005
Be sure to discuss installation of a backsplash of ceramic tile or metal to diffuse heat when using all burners w/ large pots. If not done a melting/discoloration situation could occur on back wall.
