Kitchen Cooktops: News, Information and Reviews
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dieseldust - I was looking to replace an old vintage Tappan electric cooktop. I originally considered installing a gas unit but when I read about the efficiency of induction cooktops I did some research and decided to take the leap. This saved me some money as I...
Tue, 5 May 2009 03:46:58 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author songfrog - After seeing an induction cooker used during a cooking demonstration while on a cruise aboard the Carnival Miracle - where no open flame is ever allowed - I decided I wanted to learn more about this new cooking method that has gained wide acceptance in...
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:37:06 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author k-wells - This was the one of the few purchases for my remodel that I did not research before buying, and boy do I regret it. I found the Jenn-Air gas cooktop as a floor model sale, and bought it thinking it was an attractive design and a high quality...
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:37:36 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author james_k - It's not unusual to see a piece of kitchen equipment that is so beautiful that we want to display it somewhere in our kitchen. Unfortunately, many of these artful beauties turn out to be second-rate when it comes to utility and function, while others are...
Sun, 8 Feb 2009 22:24:52 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jancowan - We have had the Electrolux five burner induction cooktop for two years with no problems. We really wanted Gas because of the control of temperatures, but it wasn't an option. This cooktop is better than gas, you have the speed of boiling...
Thu, 5 Feb 2009 22:10:22 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author peggy3006 - This cooktop comes in another version with two burners on the right and an empty well on the left that you can fill with your choice of options. I chose two additional burners, thinking I would purchase a griddle later on. This purchase...
Wed, 4 Feb 2009 01:11:45 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dedietrich - I have owned this hob now for a year and it is great. It heats up very quickly and the controls and programs are very easy to use. I got it from an internet retailer and it was delivered from De Dietrich directly. I bought it from this...
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:39:21 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author robynf1373 - I had this cooktop 6 months and the stainless steel started rusting and the drip pans started to bubble. Since it was under a years warranty they replaced all of it but the technician said that I would be doing it again because he replaces a lot of the...
Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:40:16 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author demcclellan - This cooktop looks great! Except for the heavy cast iron grates, it is all stainless steel, even the control knobs. Everything looks and feels solid. The large center burner provides adequate heat to boil water for pasta or cook with a...
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:16:52 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pilotguy13 - PROS: Good looks, easy to clean main body(pan), great flame control, high heat center burner, control lock for cleaning and kids. Cons: Hard to clean around knobs, clearcoat on burner cap and burner base discolored and spotted on first...
Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:33:32 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author G_H_Graham - I will never again buy a JENN-AIRE product. Although it cost a little over $1000 it looks like a piece of junk after 1...
Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:08:43 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tdskip - We're on our fourth, really, cook top in under 6 months. And no, we're not playing basketball on it.First two were broken on delivery, third lasted 2 months and then cracked after making dinner without anything being dropped on it or being...
Fri, 7 Nov 2008 01:34:01 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author donnars - I have this model- the front right burner that has two settings (small or large pan) the knobs gets hot!...
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:32:18 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author agathagadget - Within 6 months of installation, the smooth cooktop gradually became misshapen until it formed a dome in the center and popped out of its stainless steel molding. The cooktop is featured in an eye-catching nook in our otherwise beautifully remodeled...
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 17:07:08 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author uconn-1 - looks great- impossible to clean - griddle looks awful in a few monthsbought all jenn air kitchen have had major expenses to maintain them all crap - dont buy jenn air or...
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:07:27 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jerry178 - I moved into my new house less than two years ago and bought almost all new appliances from KitchenAid, given its brand name and reputation. The cooktop turned out to be a nightmare. About 8 months after the purchase, the triple-ring element, which...
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:06:20 GMT