stovetops
Where pots simmer
Stovetops are the flat cooking surfaces on stoves, containing burners or heating elements.
The word often appears as a modifier: stovetop cooking, stovetop espresso maker.
Also spelled as two words: stove top.
Formal admission process
- gasFormless, expanding substance
- electricPowered by current
- ceramicFired clay material
- radiantEmitting light or joy
halogen · coil · convection · magnetic · infrared · propane · natural gas · modular
Frying briefly with motion
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- simmeringCooking below boiling point
- fryingCooking in shallow fat
- searingBrowning with intense heat
stir-frying · braising · reduction · blanching · poaching · tempering · caramelizing · toasting
Flame-producing stove parts
- rangeExtent of variation
- heating elementsComponents producing thermal energy
- knobsGraspable protrusions for turning
- drip pansReceptacles for falling liquids
grates · coils · controls · igniter · gas jets · temperature dial · pilot light · hot plates
Removing dirt and mess
- greaseThick oily lubricant
- spillsAccidental liquid escapes
- burnt residueScorched material left behind
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
degreaser · scraper · polish · drip tray · rust · discoloration · staining · wipe-down
Heat-caused tissue damage
- fire hazardCombustion danger source
- gas leakUncontrolled fuel emission
- childproofResistant to young hands
- auto shutoffAutomatic power termination
ventilation · carbon monoxide · flammable materials · overheating · smoke alarm · fire extinguisher · timer · clearance
induction
Formal admission process
radiant · halogen · coil · convection · magnetic · infrared · propane · natural gas · modular · downdraft
sauteing
Frying briefly with motion
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- simmeringCooking below boiling point
- fryingCooking in shallow fat
searing · stir-frying · braising · reduction · blanching · poaching · tempering · caramelizing · toasting · wok cooking
burners
Flame-producing stove parts
- rangeExtent of variation
- heating elementsComponents producing thermal energy
- knobsGraspable protrusions for turning
drip pans · grates · coils · controls · igniter · gas jets · temperature dial · pilot light · hot plates · power switch
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
- greaseThick oily lubricant
- spillsAccidental liquid escapes
- burnt residueScorched material left behind
scrubbing · degreaser · scraper · polish · drip tray · rust · discoloration · staining · wipe-down · soak
burns
Heat-caused tissue damage
- fire hazardCombustion danger source
- gas leakUncontrolled fuel emission
- childproofResistant to young hands
auto shutoff · ventilation · carbon monoxide · flammable materials · overheating · smoke alarm · fire extinguisher · timer · clearance · heat-resistant
stovetopsovens
Heated cooking enclosures
convection ovens · conventional ovens · toaster ovens · microwave ovens · slow cookers
- stovetop kettleVessel for heating water
- stovetop espressoStove-brewed concentrated coffee