"Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
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Jason wrote in
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Yes electric stove with coil. The metal didn't happen until I moved
the pan. As I didn't know it was that hot. Lucky for me it landed on
the stove and not me, my animals or my floor (that would have been
messy). The stove isn't all that expensive....(new they go for about
$300). Its a Frigidare...only 8 months old.


I'd hate to have a new stove with that kind of damage. If it were mine, I
would check with Frigidaire to find out how much a new top might cost.
Since it's new, you'll probably have it for a while.


Checking with the mfr is a good idea, but for another reason, which requires
a brief anecdote. A few years back, the plastic dip tube in my water heater
began to crumble into pieces the size of the sprinkles kids get on their ice
cream cones. The pieces clogged the aerators in all my sinks, and finally
wreaked havoc with my Moen shower faucet. After getting the dip tube fixed,
I decided to call Moen, just to make sure I bought the correct replacement
cartridge valve. The lady on the phone gave me the model number, and then
asked for my name & address. I mindlessly gave it to her, and then asked
"What for?" She said she'd send me a new cartridge free of charge. I
explained that the problem was in no way connecte with their product. She
said "Well, it'll save you a trip to the store, right? We just want you to
be happy with our products".

So, I'd take a shot and call Frigidaire. Better yet, have a woman call. They
view women as their primary market, not men.