Quick question for anyone who owns a smooth-top range, pls!

Bethany · 03-16-2008, 01:08 AM

I am looking to buy a smooth-top range, & I want to buy one that's easy to clean.

Just wondering, for those that own one, what brand do you have, & do you recommend it?

I have heard that some brands of smooth-top ranges are easier to clean than others, but I haven't been able to find out which ones suck & which are good.

Thx!!

BeetleGirl · 03-16-2008, 04:07 PM

A very close friend of mine bought a Frigidaire ceran top stove and hated it.
She had previously had coil top stoves and said she made a mistake buying her current one.
My friend's biggest issue was that it could be a pita to try and clean the burnt on stuff but what really bothered her was that it scratched so easily.
I think they look great in a kitchen and had one in a home that we rented for 6 months. My issue with it was that it had a white top, which I don't think they even make anymore, and for a good reason. 15+ years of cooking on it severely discolored it. Other than that, we didn't have any isses with it.
I have been warned by many that repairs can be pricy because if there is an issue with the ceran top, the entire piece needs replacing, sometimes costing as much as the stove it self.(Not sure if this true, but have been told this by numerous sources)
This has always made me a little leery about purchasing one for myself.
I currently have a gas stove, and love it. I am not an avid cook but after using gas, I don't think I could back to a regular stove.
Good Luck with your purchase.

mishelly · 04-14-2008, 09:22 AM

I have a fridgedaire one...I wouldnt trade it fro the world. Clean up is soooo much faster/easier. Just make sure you buy the proper ceramic cleaner ( under 10.00 at walmart).

Catwoman2005 · 04-16-2008, 02:26 PM

We have a Kennmore one... Clean up is easy, just wipe, although every couple of weeks you have to use the special cleaner, more often the more you cook... The only problem I have with cook tops is it takes longer to boil something than the old coil ones.... Other than that I love ours...

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BeetleGirl Shattered Dreams! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kelownafornia Posts: 14,349 My Mood: Points: 11,552.57 Bank: 624,443.24 Total Points: 635,995.81 Donate	A very close friend of mine bought a Frigidaire ceran top stove and hated it. She had previously had coil top stoves and said she made a mistake buying her current one. My friend's biggest issue was that it could be a pita to try and clean the burnt on stuff but what really bothered her was that it scratched so easily. I think they look great in a kitchen and had one in a home that we rented for 6 months. My issue with it was that it had a white top, which I don't think they even make anymore, and for a good reason. 15+ years of cooking on it severely discolored it. Other than that, we didn't have any isses with it. I have been warned by many that repairs can be pricy because if there is an issue with the ceran top, the entire piece needs replacing, sometimes costing as much as the stove it self.(Not sure if this true, but have been told this by numerous sources) This has always made me a little leery about purchasing one for myself. I currently have a gas stove, and love it. I am not an avid cook but after using gas, I don't think I could back to a regular stove. Good Luck with your purchase. Last edited by BeetleGirl : 04-14-2008 at 11:00 AM.

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mishelly Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5 Points: 225.40 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 225.40 Donate	I have a fridgedaire one...I wouldnt trade it fro the world. Clean up is soooo much faster/easier. Just make sure you buy the proper ceramic cleaner ( under 10.00 at walmart).