Kitchen Appliances
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Although microwaves do not produce heat, they can raise the temperature of food and liquid to 212°F (100°C).

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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.

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There are multiple ways to adjust the clock setting on a GE stove. You can do so by pressing and holding the 9 and 0 buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds until you hear a beeping noise, or you can enter the time adjustment setting by pressing the set clock button on the control pad.

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There are woks that are suitable for electric stoves. Such woks will have flat bottoms in order to receive the heat from flat heating coils or glass tops.

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The F11 code usually means that a key on the control pad has been pressed for too long or that one or more of the keys is shorted. When it shows up, pressing keys will not do anything. To resolve this problem, cut the power to your stove, let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then try turning it back on.

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The PF code on an electric stove stands for “power failure.” It means that your stove is not receiving adequate power, which can prevent it from performing certain functions, such as setting the clock or powering the heating elements.

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To reset your Whirlpool stove, simply turn it off, disconnect it from the wall receptacle, and wait for 5 to 10 minutes before plugging the stove back in. You can also turn off the breaker to the stove and wait for up to 10 minutes before turning the power back on.

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Yes, you can use Clorox wipes to clean your stove, regardless of whether it’s a gas or electric stove. Just follow the instructions on the container, and your stove should look and feel as good as new in under 15 minutes.

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The majority of electric stoves will draw between 2,000 and 5,000 watts of electricity. The wattage of an electric stove is directly related to the size of its burners, with small burning drawing around 1,200 watts and large burners drawing up to 1,800 watts.

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Leaving a stove unattended may result in burned food, damaged cookware, and possibly housefires. Electric and induction stoves come with auto-shutoff features that kill the heat when it has been left on for too long. Some gas stoves will cut the supply of gas only when the burner’s flames are doused.

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A working dishwasher should generate a bit of noise when turned on. All of the normal sounds a dishwasher makes has a purpose. But what does it mean when your dishwasher’s pump makes a humming noise but doesn’t receive water?

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The good news about Frigidaire dishwashers is that they’re more reliable than ever. They can last for up to a decade or more with proper maintenance, but that doesn’t mean they won’t experience some sort of mechanical issue during their lifespan. Luckily, you can resolve many of its less-concerning problems by resetting the dishwasher.