Dear EarthTalk: How does the microwave compare in energy use, say, to using a gas or
electric stove burner to heat water for a cup of tea?
TOAST tortillas directly on gas or
electric stove burner heated to high, turning with tongs as they become lightly charred on both sides; stack on plate and cover to keep warm.
Not exact matches
Hi Janell, I don't have times listed because it can really vary quite a bit depending on how hot your flame (gas) or
burner (
electric) is on your
stove.
I use it on the metal inserts under the
electric burners on the
stove and can almost always get them clean.
Also, maybe it's my
electric stove (I question the efficacy of the
burners), but I needed to heat the sauce at a little under medium - high (rather than medium - low) to achieve thickening.
Stove top
burners (both gas and
electric) also do a good job if covered with some heavy wire mesh.
I bought a couple of those for use on my current gas
stove, but I think they can be used on low heat on an
electric burner too.
Camper Sleeps 5 - 6 Comfortably Front Private Queen Bedroom, Dinette Booth Lays into Bed, Pull Out Sleeper Sofa, Camper has Gas /
Electric Fridge, Gas /
Electric Water Heater, 3
Burner Stove with Oven and Hood Range
Living quarters include:
electric recline back seat / bed, microwave, refrigerator with freezer, 2
burner stove top, sink, cabinets, closet, and bathroom with shower.
Kitchen: 5
burner gas
stove, 1
electric oven large 90 cm, 1 microwave oven, 1 american coffee machine, 1 Italian espresso / cappuccino coffee machine, ice maker, Braun robot, dishwasher, freezer, fridge, iron with ironing board and a large table to prepare food and / or eat.
The kitchen is equipped with a 4 plate
electric stove, 2 - plate gas
burner, a microwave, fridge and tea and coffee - making facilities and meals can be enjoyed in the dining area.
Fully equipped kitchen with
electric stove (oven and 4
burner cook top), microwave oven, dishwasher and fridge / freezer
The kitchen, such as it is, includes a basic two -
burner camping
stove, storage space, an
electric cooler and a sink, as well as an
electric shower.
For
electric or gas
stoves, clean drip bowls under the
burners immediately after spills, once they have cooled.
The large bright kitchen is perfect for entertaining with S / S appliances, granite counters, 5
burner gas
stove,
electric oven, French door fridge & undercounter microwave.
I actually looked for a
stove that had chrome rings around the
burners for a more vintage look and I had to buy the cheapest model as the upgraded ones had black under the
electric burner.
The first thing the owner did was replace the
electric stove in the living room with a new log
burner and slate hearth.