On 2004-07-25, <RJ> > wrote:

> Now, we have a gas stove in our new house.
> I HATE IT !
> Turning it on and waiting for that "click-click-click"
> Peering under the pot to adjust the flame.
> Finding that the small burner ring only heats the mifddle of the pan.
> Finding that there's no real <LOW> gas setting.
> It's either "Still Too Hot" or "OUT"

LOL!....

I get that when I cook at my daughter place. A couple suggestions:

* heavy metal, like heavy copper bottomed or cast iron, pans will help.

* Check to see if different burner rings are available for your stove

* Check to see if solid metal burner grates are available for your stove.

* Look at some aftermarket gas burner "heat diffuser" options.

As for the broiler, you gotta get those steaks right up there in the radiant
heat zone. The 6-10 inches you're used to with an electric ain't
gonna get it. Put them babies about 2-3 inches from that flame.

nb