Lou, We used to have one of those when we lived in an apartment.  
I never had problems getting a pan centered on a burner because 
you can easily feel where the heat is and center the pan or 
skillet accordingly.  They were also easy to clean unless you had 
a boil over and stuff cooked on the surface where the burner is.  
We used I think soft scrub or some other cleaner called bar 
keepers friend which were both easy on the surface.  I am glad to 
have gas now, much more efficient and cools down much faster.  
Only thing is, I use a hot pot for making coffee because the gas 
tended to leak too much heat around the tea kettle so I decided 
to go electric for heating water, at least for coffee.  Hope this 
helps Lou.  73, Jim WA6EKS

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From: Lou Kolb <[log in to unmask]
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Date sent: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 17:57:28 -0400
Subject: OT: flat stove

With my XYL's declining health, I need to take over more of the 
household
duties like cooking.  Of course, I have no problem with the slow 
cooker and
very little problem using the oven but I'm wondering if anyone 
has tips for
how to locate either the center or perimeter of the burners on 
the new flat
surface cooktops Both WB3KRN and I apreciate your suggestions.  
73.  Lou
WA3MIX.
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