electric stove

Wired kitchen cooker

An electric stove is a cooking appliance that uses electricity rather than gas or wood to generate heat.

The heating elements—coils or a smooth ceramic surface—convert electrical current into heat for cooktops and ovens.

She prefers an electric stove because there's no open flame.

appliance

range

Extent of variation

  • cooktopFlat cooking surface
  • ovenEnclosed cooking chamber
  • burnerHeat-producing device component

hob · induction · ceramic · coil · radiant · freestanding · drop-in · countertop · convection · broiler

cooking

sauté

Cook quickly in fat

  • simmerCook just under boiling
  • boilHeat to bubbling point
  • fryCook in hot fat

sear · roast · bake · broil · stir-fry · poach · steam · braise · blanch · reduce

cleaning

spill

Accidental liquid release

wipe-down · degreaser · self-cleaning

efficiency

wattage

Electrical output measure

insulation · induction · thermostat

safety

auto-shutoff

Automatic power cessation

Categories
Opposites
energy source

electric stovegas stove

Fuel-burning cooking appliance

gas range · gas cooktop · wood-burning stove · wood stove · propane stove

technological era

electric stovewood-burning stove

Enclosed log-fueled heater

hearth · open fire · campfire · coal stove · cookfire

cooking method

electric stoveraw food

Meals served uncooked

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G