Institute of Kitchen Science Answers the Age Old Cooking Question: Electric or ...

/PRNewswire/ -- Gas or electric? When it comes to cooktops, home cooks have been asking this question for years and with so many options on the market today, how do you know which one is right for your lifestyle? Each option has distinct benefits so it's important to pick the one that meets your needs and cooking habits.

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The first step when shopping for a cooktop is to decide what type of power source you need, or in the case of a brand new kitchen, want. Design and cooking performance are also key factors. The experts at the Whirlpool Institute of Kitchen Science offer the following tips to help you choose:

Sleek & Easy-to-Clean Electric cooktops have a smooth, sleek surface that are easy to clean because food and grease can't get trapped in the grates covering the burners and crevices found on gas cooktops. The new Whirlpool Gold Plus element, which provides more cooking control.

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