propane cooktop question
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GE monogram liquid propane gas cooktop
Comments (6)I looked on the Monogram.com website. Not knowing which exact model you want, I had to just pick one to look at, but using the 5-burner ZGU385 just for an example, it says the following: for Natural gas burners 1 burner @ 18,000 BTUs 2 @ 12,000 BTUs 2 @10,000 BTUs Total output: 62,000 BTUs But the LP version offers 1 @ 15,000 BTUs 4 @ 9100 BTUs Total output: 51,400 BTUs This seems to happen with brands that convert a natural gas unit to work with LP. Some manufacturers actually build LP units, rather than just converting NG appliances, so that there is no BTU loss. I believe Wolf, BlueStar, and Capital all do that....See MoreSimmering on electric cooktop vs gas (liquid propane)?
Comments (9)Hi all, Weissman said: "Some gas cooktops like DCS and Wolf have burners with a separate simmer ring on each burner that can simmer incredibly low without the flame going out". That's interesting. I talked to a friend yesterday and he has a DCS rangetop. He said he quited making spaghetti sauce on the range top since it kept sticking to the bottom of the pot (and he uses high-end pots). I would also like to correct what I stated before about Berta's burners. I think all of them can go as low as 750 BTU/h altought I'm not sure about it.Also, the biggest burner has a separate simmer ring (or at least a small ring if it's not for simmering). So if spaghetti sauce sticks with a DCS, how on earth can people be happy with the simmering capacities of the Bertazzonis (given the price tag of both)? Any testimony from actual users would delight me, thanks....See MoreAnother induction cooktop question(s)
Comments (2)The window itself isn't a problem if your local code allows it. The window might make your hood higher than optimal however, and it can be dangerous reaching across hot pots to adjust the window. With induction you won't set your sleeve on fire, though. Moving the ducting for your hood might well be a bigger deal than moving the gas. The best way to know is to talk to your plumber and HVAC guy and get estimates from them. A range is usually the less expensive route. Plus, if you don't already have induction capable pans you'll need to budget a bit more for cookware (though sometimes they give a few pans away with the cooktop). Most people here report back after changing from gas to induction that they'd never go back. A few miss their gas or actually do change back. Most of the reasons are in the realm of it being too weird cooking without fire or otherwise missing the flame, or having trouble adjusting to setting the temperature by number rather than sight (flame height). Have you tried getting advice on your layout in the Kitchens forum? If you did, and didn't get much response, try again....See MoreCooktop propane or induction
Comments (4)Fine control, plenty of power and ease of cleaning make induction an easy choice for me. Bosch makes a great 36" cooktop with a bridge. And I like Bosch ovens as well. Oooops, i just realized by saying fine control it could be read as ok control. I mean you get a very fine/granular amount of control with induction and terrific responsiveness....See Morelyfia
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