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We Know: How to Buy a Kitchen Range/Stove
Should I choose a gas or an electric stove?
An electric stove requires a heavy duty outlet that a certified electrician must install if you don't have one in place
already. Also, your electrical system must be able to handle the load of the stove. Consult with an electrician if you're
not sure.
A gas stove requires a natural gas or propane hookup. If gas lines are not already installed, but gas is available in
your area, you'll need to hire a certified professional to install the gas lines for your stove. Homes that have both the
necessary electrical and gas hookups can buy either a gas or electric stove.
Optional Features for Kitchen Ranges and Stoves
Kitchen stoves and ranges have a variety of options, including:
- Self-cleaning. Automatically cleans the majority of grime in your stove.
- Timed baking. Stove can bake at pre-specified times whether you are home or not.
- Even heat distribution. Prevents food from over or under cooking in areas of the stove.
- Certified Sabbath warmer. Warm foods in accordance with Sabbath law.
- Preheat notification. When the stove has completed preheating, a beep sounds.
- Storage drawer. Not just for electric stoves anymore.
- Broiler pan.
- Hot surface indicator. For electric stoves, a safety feature that lets you know which burners are hot.
- Safety lock. Prevents children from opening stove and burning themselves.
- Convection cooking system.
- Adjustable broiler. Modify temperature according to cooking requirements.
- Easy to operate controls.
- Dishwasher-safe cooktop parts.
Kitchen Range/Stove Models
Whether you're looking for a gas or an electric stove, there are many to choose from, including:
- GE 30" Self-Cleaning Freestanding Gas Range (model# JGBP33SEHS): Stainless steel construction. Sells for around
$900.
- Frigidaire 30" Self-Cleaning Freestanding Electric Range (model# FEFB78DB): Black on black. Sells for around $600.
- KitchenAid Architect 30" Self-Cleaning Electric Freestanding Range (model# KERA205PSS): Stainless steel
construction. Sells for around $1,200.
- GE Profile 30" Self-Cleaning Freestanding Gas Range (model# JGB918BEKB): Black. Sells for around $1,600.
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