On Jun 2, 4:02*pm, "Pipedown" wrote:
This may seem extreme to most of us living on the grid but if one were to be
living off the grid maybe using solar and batteries, this kind of stuff
makes a measurable difference. *For that matter if you have a gas range and
it only needs 110V, you could put it on a wall switch and avoid modifying
the range.

I can't imagine the OP with an electric range but for some reason he
evidently does. *For newer ranges with electronic controls, this would not
be possible as the clock is integrated into all the controls.

"Bill" wrote in message

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The clock on my range has never kept correct time, yet it keeps running
and using electricity. (Small amount, but many little things like this can
add up.)

So I pulled my electric range out from the wall, unplugged it, and
disconnected the clock. (Only do this if you know what you are doing.)

I already have many electronic things on power strips and turn off the
power strips when not in use. These things use electricity all the time....- Hide quoted text -

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And sometimes has to be reset if/when a power glitch occurs. Darn it!
Up til now, and noting that 'modern stoves' are almost impossible to
buy without an 'electronic-digital clock/timer' have been able to
survive, from 1956 to the present, using a series of new and used
(usually donated free) kitchen cooking stoves.
However have kept a couple of old-fashioned electromechanical clocks
from scrapped stoves so as to have on hand if/when it becomes
necessary to acquire an electronic clock model!
Advantage of the older clocks is even if the power goes off for a few
minutes, the clock restarts by itself and the roast is not left
uncooked or the cake in the oven is not spoiled.
Then when next one notices just adjust the clock time if using it as a
time piece is important.
And yes; in a school and church hall cafeteria the stove clock timer
was frequently being bumped by cooking pots on the top of the stove,
oven stopped working causing frequent calls for assistance. Usually
myself! So disconnected it!