If you cleaned your oven using common household cleaning agents (vinegar, baking soda) or via the self-cleaning feature, you can begin using the oven immediately. However, if you used a commercial cleaner, you need to turn your oven on to 300°F for 15 to 30 minutes to burn the trace amounts of chemicals.

You can tell whether an oven is gas or electric by looking for the following indicators: Stovetop, burner type, Pilot light, and Gas valve

Range hoods are measured by their widths, which are between 24 and 60 inches. The most common range hood sizes range between 20 and 30 inches wide. Ideally, your range hood will be at least 6 inches wider than your stove.

Microwave-safe containers are not always oven-safe and vice versa. For instance, a takeout box is microwaveable but will burn in an oven. Another example is tempered glass, which is safe to use in an oven but will most likely shatter in a microwave due to thermal shock.

The ideal Dutch oven size for baking bread is 5 quarts. It provides enough space for the raw dough to grow while baking, and there’s enough vertical clearance in the pot to prevent the baked bread from overflowing.

To turn your electric stove to simmer mode, you should turn the dial to its 2 or 3 setting. Doing this will increase the temperature of liquids to between 185 and 205°, so it doesn’t boil over.

Yes, you should. Ventilation isn’t just about getting rid of excess gas from your home, but it’s also about removing as many airborne contaminants as possible. Cooking on any type of stove generates heat and odors, so it might be worth getting a range hood for your electric stove.

If you’re thinking of renovating your kitchen or designing a home from scratch, you need to make sure that everything is where they are supposed to be. Not only that, but you should also make sure that things are spaced far apart from each other, especially if they emit heat. For instance, if you want to install wall cabinets above your stove, how much space should you leave between them?

The minimum distance between your stovetop and the microwave differs between brands. Some over-the-range microwaves may only require around 13 inches of space between the two appliances, while countertop microwaves, which are not typically mounted above ranges, will require at least 24 inches.

A stove and oven range will usually weigh between 100 and 300 pounds. Portable stoves will weigh as little as 2 pounds. The exact weight figure depends on the type of stove, its size, how many burners it has, and what features it comes with.

Pyrex is a brand that is synonymous with tempered glass kitchen tools and bakeware. If you have a glass casserole dish in your cabinets, there’s a good chance it has the infamous red Pyrex logo on it. But if Pyrex is safe to use in an oven, surely, it should be safe to use on a stovetop, right?

Yes, it is. Clay pots can be used as a cooking vessel on gas stoves, as well as on electric stoves. It’s even safe to use in your oven or on an open flame during camping.