On Sep 9, 9:26 pm, Peter Brooks > wrote:
> My stove and oven seem to need replacement. I think that they can be
> repaired, but they are getting on and the time between repairs is
> getting shorter - time to consider splashing out!
>
> I have quite a few questions and would love any opinions. I'll list
> them:
>
> - Are there any real lemons that I should avoid?
>
> - I tried a convection oven a couple of decades ago and it was utterly
> useless. I see that they are still flogging them, so maybe the
> technology has improved. Is it worth bothering?
>
> - I have a pretty standard (I think) 60cm x 60cm oven to replace. I'd
> like the cheapest, but best ( of course ), and most reliable oven/
> grill combination. I'd like to be able to make pizza's and have good
> support for long, slow casseroling. Any makes or models stand out
> particularly?
>
> - I'll probably go for a standard four ring stove top. However, I like
> the idea of induction hobs. I also like ceramic hobs. Has any
> manufacturer been sensible enough to produce a hybrid with a couple of
> conventional ceramic hob plates (for glass, aluminum etc.) and a
> couple of induction plates for cast iron and so forth? If so, who has
> done this?
>
> - If I did decide to go for a full induction hob, what is the solution
> to pressure cooking? Pretty well all the pressure cookers that I've
> seen are made of aluminium. Are there any made from materials that
> work in induction plates?

Over 2 years ago, I reluctantly became a sceptical user of an
induction cooker, having been an advocate of a combi of gas and
electric hobs before.

Today, I am an enthusiastic supporter of induction cookers, and don't
ever wish to revert to gas or old style electric hobs.

As long as the induction cooker has safety cut-off built, plus timer
and wide ranged heat controls, making sure all one's cooking utensils
are induction cooking friendly, is a minor inconvenience, and only an
initial one at the start-up.

As for ovens, turbo fan ovens are a must for me and give more
universal temperatures throughout the oven, and quicker cooking times
into the bargain.. Do though, check that the oven is well insulated in
order to save on heat loss .