ELECTRIC COOKTOP

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Information on Electric Cooktop

Description

An electric cooktop is used to provide heat for a pot (or saucepan) via an electric element.
    

Different types of Electric Cooktop

  • Induction cooktop
  • Conventional electric cooktop

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    Typical features of a Electric Cooktop

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

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    Some things to look for in Electric Cooktop

    Ideas to think about when buying a Electric Cooktop:
  • Number of elements or burners
  • Safety features
  • Ease of cleaning
  • Wok ring (if you want to cook Asian food! An electric cooktop may not be a good choice for cooking with a wok.

    • Manufacturers of Electric Cooktop

    Brands of Electric Cooktop include:
    • Bosch.  Products from Bosch include Rangehood, Gas Hot Water, , Oven and Electric Oven
    • GE.  Products from GE include Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Induction Cooktop and Oven
    • Miele.  Products from Miele include Electric Cooktop, Clothes Washer, Gas Cooktop and Oven
    • Amana.  Products from Amana include , Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven and Gas Cooktop
    • Maytag.  Products from Maytag include Cooktop, Electric Cooktop and Oven
    • Frigidaire.  Products from Frigidaire include , Refrigerator and Cooktop
    • Fisher and Paykel.  Products from Fisher and Paykel include Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven and Cooktop

    Other topics in our resources on Appliances related to Electric Cooktop include: 
     
  • Induction Cooktop
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  • Gas Cooktop (Gas Cooker)

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