In article ,
Andrew Menadue wrote:
Try and persuade her otherwise. There really are no advantages over an
electric one domestically - apart from perhaps quicker pre-heating, but
lots of disadvantages.

What would you regard as disadvantages?

The main one - to me - is that they require more cleaning, and also make
the kitchen itself more dirty. Add to that the waste heat which can make a
small kitchen unbearable on a warm day.

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*How many roads must a man travel down before he admits he is lost? *

Dave Plowman London SW 12
RIP Acorn