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Reviews a number of gas range stoves. Ways that ranges differ; Performance basics; What to look for in a range; Ranges from General Electric, Amana, Maytag, Whirlpool, and Frigidaire. INSETS: Design details;Ratings & recommendations.

Examines the variety of options available in today's kitchen appliance market. Leading brands among gas and electric ranges; Cooktops and wall ovens; Advantages and disadvantages of each; Configurations available; Element and burner types; Features and conveniences; Tests conducted; Brand reliability; Buying guidelines.

Offers a guide to gas ranges. Costs; Recommendations; Chefs' preference for gas or electric; The issue of indoor air pollution; Design differences; Shopping strategy; Repairs; Comparison test of several models from Kenmore, General Electric, Amana, Frigidaire, Tappan, Whirlpool and others.

Presents a guide in buying gas ranges, cooktops and ovens. Configurations; Element and burner types; Prices; Features and conveniences; Performance; Reliability.

This article focuses on kitchen ranges.Many gas range models are equipped with sealed gas burners or electric elements hidden beneath flat, crevice-free cooktops made of Ceran. This tough, glass-like ceramic is produced in black or mottled gray. It heats up quickly (only in the area over the burner), expands little, and is scratch resistant. Spills and boilovers can be wiped off easily. A variety of elements can be used beneath these smoothtops. Many ranges also feature frameless glass oven doors. Gas range manufacturer Jenn-Air Co.'s line of dual-fuel ranges that offer the speed and precision of a gas rangetop with the low maintenance of an electric self-cleaning oven. Electric rangetops cut fuel bills with improved delivery technologies like faster response radiant and halogen elements that bring heat to the pan more efficiently and cook food more quickly. INSET: PROFESSIONAL-STYLE RANGES FOR THE HOME.

Presents a guide in buying gas and electric ranges. Selection of styles; Models; Features; Prices.

Presents a buyers' guide for gas and electric ranges. `Consumers Digest' recommendations; Prices; Electric and gas drop-in/slide-ins; Hi-low ovens; Built-in gas and electronic ovens; Electric cooktops; Built-in gas cooktops; Dual-fuel cooktops; Dual-fuel ranges and ovens.

Presents data on the prices of gas and electric ranges. Amana; Brown; Caloric; Dacor; Fivestar; Gaggenau; General Electric; GE Monogram; Hardwick; Hotpoint; Magic Chef; Maytag; Premier; RCA; Roper; More.

Focuses on the style, design and capabilities of modern gas stoves. Size in inches; Color options; Cooking features; Prices; Optional features. INSET: Classics: Still cooking..

Features a new generation of gas grills. Features such as vertical infrared heating elements, smoke injectors and high-output side burners; Comparison with cheap gas grills; Installation options; Fuel; Outdoor use; Prices.

Presents a field test of all-around pack stoves for camping and hiking. Stoves fueled by alcohol and solid fuel; Propane/butane base alcohol; Multi-fuel/white gas.

The article provides information on various home appliances from household product manufacturing firms based in New York. It includes the Roper gas range from Brooklyn Union Gas Co., kitchen exhaust fan from General Electric and floor polisher and scrubber from Hoover Co.

The article discusses the environmental disadvantages of gas stoves and why it would be better to use electric stoves instead. Topics covered include the climate-warming effect of natural gas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by switching gas-powered appliances to the electric grid, and the increasing popularity of carbon-free power sources. Also mentioned are building codes in various U.S. cities that could phase out gas hook-ups.

The article presents information on the business plan of Magic Chef Inc. under which it is not concerned with diversifying any more. Arthur Stockstrom, the president of the company, says the company will concentrate on its old line of market-tested products. Magic Chef's stove output has dropped 20 percent and gas stoves make up about 75 percent of the company's business.

The article offers information on the announcements made by Perfection Stove Co. of Cleveland, Ohio. It mentions details of the announcements which includes introduction of a new line of electric and gas stove ranges, and an expansion program. It mentions reasons for the introduction of new line which includes experienced distribution in rural areas. It also mentions various details of the new range including light-weight stainless-steel burners and a no-turn broiler.

The article features William Coleman from Mount Valley, Kansas, the inventor of the Coleman lamp and Coleman gas stove. In 1900, he had the idea of using compressed air and vaporized gas to light up a gasoline lamp approximating the brilliance of an electric light bulb. In 1950, after 50 years in the business, the Coleman lamp is sold globally and has expanded to include portable pressure stoves used by hunters, boatmen and campers. He is also known as the "Edison of the gas lamp business."

The article focuses on the benefit of the Kansas and Oklahoma prohibitions on the appliance merchandising of utilities to chain and mail order houses. Wholesalers and retailers failed to benefit from the legislative experiments. Opposition to the sale of appliances by utilities can be traced back to furniture retailers, hardware dealers and plumbers who consider it as a threat to their market for gas ranges and water heaters. The constitutionality of the restriction was questioned by some Kansas utilities.

The article reports on the decision of Amherst Gas Co. to shift to electric gas stove to replace gas ranges used by household in Amherst, Massachusetts to help lower electricity cost and solve the problem faced by the company in the domestic cooking market.

The article reports that Massachusetts-based kitchen range maker Glenwood Range Co. closed its foundry because of government restrictions on the use of copper for nondefense purposes. Abram Hewitt, manager of conservation orders, is trying to amend the order to provide relief to Glenwood and its workers. Meanwhile, range makers are trying to substitute steel for copper to reduce the copper content of ranges.

Cooking food hadn't changed much since the beginning of time, until the invention of the stove. In the last century gas and electric cooktops became popular, but now, with modernization of cooking, induction cooktops provide for the most efficient cooking experience to date. Not only are induction cooktops extremely energy efficient, but they are the safest of all cooking options. Amazingly, you cannot get burned from touching the ceramic top due to the design of the cooktop. While this seems impossible, the design of induction cooktops utilizes simple electromagnetic technology to accomplish this. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the results of the gas cooktops test. It shows that most gas cooktops demonstrate excellence at melting chocolate on the simmer burner. It examines that flame-failure device, size and shape, and burners and claimed ratings. It reveals that Bosch PCH615B90A is excellent for low temperature cooking, very good for turn-down performance, and good layout of burners.

The article offers information on airborne contaminants and how one can protect his lungs from it. According to a University of Cincinnati study, mice which inhaled dust mite debris had narrowed lung arteries, a condition which can cause heart failure. A study published in the periodical "Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise" reveals that regular cardio exercise can help to prevent particle-induced inflammation. Gas stoves which burn inefficiently lead to high carbon monoxide (CO) exposure.

The article presents guidelines for selecting the right built-in cooktop for a home. A built-in cooktop is versatile and offers a distinguished appearance in the kitchen. Gas and electric are the most common types of cooktop. Soom cooktop models accommodate both gas and electric options. Many chefs prefer gas cooktop because the output of the burner has controlled precision. Induction cooking is the cutting edge trend in electric cooking.

The article discusses the development of the cooking method in India with the help of the Global Alliance for Clean Cook Stoves program launched by the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. It provides an overview of the cooking method used by women which exposes them to shortcomings and danger. It notes that the U.S. government has provided 50 million dollar for the project and hopes to send 100 million clean-burning stoves to villages in Africa, Asia and South America by 2020.

The article details a kitchen remodeling project in a 1920's house in Victoria, British Columbia. The homeowners, Jack and Shelley Trenouth, enlisted designer Ines Hanl for the project. Hanl made a red Aga range the centerpiece, and incorporated two hidden column refrigerators. Other aspects include a more open connection between an appliance pantry and the kitchen, back-to-back sinks, and a built-in breakfast nook.

The article presents questions and answers related to maintenance of homes including mounting of blinds and curtains on the wall, how to paint the stain on the ceiling of a bedroom such that it remains hidden, and the problem related with operating a gas range with a digital control panel. INSET: A Quick Fix.

The article highlights the dual-fuel stove. According to the author, the performance of most dual-fuel stoves are impressive. The stoves are all made of stainless steel and are wider than normal cooking stoves, the author reports. According to the author, the gas-electric stoves function as electric ovens and grills with a gas cooktop that has five or more burners.

The article focuses on the loyalty of restaurateur Peter Taffoni on purchased an American range and a Garland Char Broiler in Canada. According to Taffoni, he bought the broiler because it was a name he recognized, and he chose Garland because it is their only stove, but high-volume,operation. Moreover, Jacques Seguin, Garland Canada's president, notes that from hotels and restaurants to fast-food chains, one will find Garland-branded equipment, and she added that they were loyal to the brand.

Presents an array of deep-frying machines. Electric- and gas-powered fryers in different sizes and oil capacities; Broaster Co.'s Model 1800 Pressure Fryer; Tube and open pot design; Pitco's SG14S Fryer; Three types of temperature controls; Henny Penny Open Fryer Model OFE-323; Portable filters with integrated pumps.

Presents several house furnishings. Features of the iMac G5 desktop computer from Apple; Design of the British Age gas range; Style of the Wishbone chair of Hans J. Wegner.

Provides information on gas grills. Features of Thermos Stainless grills; Criteria for buying gas grills; Safety features of gas grills.

Presents information on the kitchen range bought by consultant Deborah Krasner in Putney, Vermont. Choices available for selecting a cooking appliance; Features of the Wolf dual-fuel range; Materials used in high-end gas cooktops.

The article presents questions and answers on miscellaneous topics including how toilets on cruise ships work, how do toilets on airplanes work, and the cause of a popping sound when the burner on a gas stove is turned off.

Evaluates a variety of electric and gas ranges for stoves. Prices for coil-tops and smoothtop stoves; Consideration of gas and electric ranges; Brand reliability.

Evaluates several gas stoves for backpackers, such as Camping Gaz Twister HPZ, Coleman Exponent Xpedition, and Primus Techno Trail.

Presents several kitchen appliances from various companies. Power capacity of the professional series of dual-fuel range from Thermador Corp.; Availability of the Elite Trio three doors refrigerator from Kenmore company; Specifications of the mTwisT electric cooktop from Bosch Corp.

Focuses on ratings assigned to various cooking tops available in the market. Tests behind ratings of cooktops; Features of cooktops; Cost of cooktops.