COOKTOP

Appliances Glossary

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Information on Cooktop

Description

A cooktop is used to provide heat for a pot (or saucepan).
    

Different types of Cooktop

  • Electric cooktop
  • Gas cooktop
  • Induction cooktop

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    Typical features of a Cooktop

    Features often found in a Cooktop include:
  • Adjustable heat
  • Different power burners or elements

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    Some things to look for in Cooktop

    Ideas to think about when buying a Cooktop:
  • Number of elements or burners
  • Safety features
  • Ease of cleaning
  • Wok ring (if you want to cook Asian food!

    • Manufacturers of Cooktop

    Brands of Cooktop include:
    • Bosch.  Products from Bosch include Electric Hot Water, Front Loader, Heaters, Instant Hot Water and Electric Cooktop
    • GE.  Products from GE include Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Oven and Oven
    • Miele.  Products from Miele include Cooktop, Clothes Washer, Electric Oven, Gas Oven and Dishwasher
    • Amana.  Products from Amana include Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven and Oven
    • Maytag.  Products from Maytag include Gas Oven, , Electric Oven and Oven
    • Frigidaire.  Products from Frigidaire include Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator and Cooktop
    • Fisher and Paykel.  Products from Fisher and Paykel include Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Upside Down Refrigerator and Gas Oven


    Other topics in our resources on Appliances related to Cooktop include: 
     
  • Electric Jug
  • Coffee
  • Bread Maker (Bread machine)
  • Freezer
  • Electric Cooktop (Electric Cooker)
  • Induction Cooktop
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  • Dishwasher
  • Kettle
  • Rangehood
  • Food Processing
  • Sandwich Maker
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  • Toaster
  • Gas Cooktop (Gas Cooker)
  • Steamer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator (Fridge)

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