Hi Dolores, I’ve only ever used gas stoves. Both my previous GE gas stove which I had to replace 4 years ago, and my current one had and have electric starters. So if there is ever a power outage then the stove top cannot be used by turning the knobs. I never had any issues with the pilet light going out. I know on the previous Stove during hurricane Sandy I could use an Igniter to start the flame on the stove top. And, I’m assuming it is okay to use an Igniter on my current stove top should I ever be without power again.
The only problem I had back in 2016 when looking for a new gas range was finding one with knob controls. To get them I went up in price to buy a professional range. I wound up buying a Kennmore, but seem to recall a nice Fridgidare in PC Richards. If you are renting then most of the lower cost models of gas ranges usually have knobs. In the home I own I wanted a better quality range so that’s why I went up to the professional model. My Kennmore range has a pad as well but I’m not forced to use it. With a few lock-dots I’m able to operate both the stove top and oven. I’m not sure but think that in August these go on sale. From what others had told me you can label the touch pads on these newer stoves, but make sure the touch pad has set areas where the settings will always come up on the same location of the touch pad all the time. I have a friend who cannot use her newer gas range with the touch pad because the settings move around and it is impossible to mark it. Good luck! Eileen From: Dolores Manzino via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:33 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Dolores Manzino Subject: [CnD] Gas or electric stoves which is better? Hi all, I'm remodeling my kitchen and thinking about getting either a gas or electric stove. The new apartment i'm moving in to has a hook up for gas, and that is the stove that is there now. But my family says it is unsafe, they are afraid of the pilot light going out. I am nervous about this too, but like gas for the all the audio feedback you get. Does anyone have any thoughts? Have any of you used gas stoves? Do you prefer gas or electric? Thank you in advance for any help. Cooking with kindness, Dolores A cat's purr is the sweetest sound. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
