A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle in
the center. The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so deep,
with a grease catcher/drain in the front. We've never had a home
with one of these and I wonder if any of you might be familiar
with this and have used it before? If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?

Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

Does it do a good job?

Would you have it again on another cooktop?

Thanks- Nonny


--
On most days,
it's just not worth
the effort of chewing
through the restraints..

Nonny wrote the following:
A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle in the
center. The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so deep, with a
grease catcher/drain in the front. We've never had a home with one of
these and I wonder if any of you might be familiar with this and have
used it before? If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?
They all do, whether attached or separate..

Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

It can as much as a separate griddle or fry pan.

Does it do a good job?

A griddle is a griddle.

Would you have it again on another cooktop?

If I need a griddle, I'll get one than can be removed and put away when
not in use, like my Jenn Air stove top has
..


Thanks- Nonny




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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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Nonny wrote:
A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle in the
center. The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so deep, with a
grease catcher/drain in the front. We've never had a home with one of
these and I wonder if any of you might be familiar with this and have
used it before? If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?

Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

Does it do a good job?

Would you have it again on another cooktop?

Thanks- Nonny


We had an old gas range with four burners and a griddle. The griddle
could convert to a regular burner, so it was very useful. I'd use a
griddle for stuff like pancakes and eggs, but not for frying burgers.
Greasy stuff would spatter. I would love to have one. Also could be
used for keeping stuff warm. Does the cooktop have a grate to convert
the griddle burner to regular cooking?

wrote in message
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Nonny wrote:
A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle
in the center. The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so
deep, with a grease catcher/drain in the front. We've never
had a home with one of these and I wonder if any of you might
be familiar with this and have used it before? If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?

Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

Does it do a good job?

Would you have it again on another cooktop?

Thanks- Nonny


We had an old gas range with four burners and a griddle. The
griddle could convert to a regular burner, so it was very
useful. I'd use a griddle for stuff like pancakes and eggs, but
not for frying burgers. Greasy stuff would spatter. I would
love to have one. Also could be used for keeping stuff warm.
Does the cooktop have a grate to convert the griddle burner to
regular cooking?

The one installed in the kitchen of the home we're looking at
seems to have a dedicated griddle with flip-up cover.
http://www.richmondappliance.com/_CG...EY=WOLF:RT486G

Most of my cooking is done outdoors, here in Nevada, so this would
probably get limited use. The comment about pancakes etc. would
surely apply, since I do my main cooking on the grill outdoors.

--
On most days,
it's just not worth
the effort of chewing
through the restraints..

"Nonny" wrote in message
...
A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle in the
center. The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so deep, with a grease
catcher/drain in the front. We've never had a home with one of these and I
wonder if any of you might be familiar with this and have used it before?
If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?

Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

Does it do a good job?

Would you have it again on another cooktop?

Thanks- Nonny


--
On most days,
it's just not worth
the effort of chewing
through the restraints..

Cooktop with griddle is another name for grease trap. Haven't you ever
fried food in a large frying pan? It splatters that much, but there are
nooks and crannies for it to get down into. While some people love their
griddle and grill type stove tops, I do not like them because of their
messiness and difficulty to clean. I've had two, and will never have
another. I just grill outside now, and that's enough of a mess. The only
thing I cook on a griddle is pancakes.

YMM(and probably does)V

Steve

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com

"Nonny" wrote

Most of my cooking is done outdoors, here in Nevada, so this would
probably get limited use. The comment about pancakes etc. would surely
apply, since I do my main cooking on the grill outdoors.

Where abouts are you in Nevada?

Steve, formerly and partially from Las Vegas

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com

Steve B wrote:
"Nonny" wrote in message
...
A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle in
the center. The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so deep,
with a grease catcher/drain in the front. We've never had a home
with one of these and I wonder if any of you might be familiar with
this and have used it before? If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?

Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

Does it do a good job?

Would you have it again on another cooktop?

Thanks- Nonny


--
On most days,
it's just not worth
the effort of chewing
through the restraints..

Cooktop with griddle is another name for grease trap. Haven't you
ever fried food in a large frying pan? It splatters that much, but
there are nooks and crannies for it to get down into. While some
people love their griddle and grill type stove tops, I do not like
them because of their messiness and difficulty to clean. I've had
two, and will never have another. I just grill outside now, and
that's enough of a mess. The only thing I cook on a griddle is
pancakes.
YMM(and probably does)V

Indeed! This side of The Pond .... and at this latitude, strangely, we find
it preferable to cook indoors! Splattering is a consequence we have to
accommodate.

"Steve B" wrote in message
...

"Nonny" wrote

Most of my cooking is done outdoors, here in Nevada, so this
would probably get limited use. The comment about pancakes
etc. would surely apply, since I do my main cooking on the
grill outdoors.

Where abouts are you in Nevada?

Steve, formerly and partially from Las Vegas

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com


Henderson

--
On most days,
it’s just not worth
the effort of chewing
through the restraints..

"Clot" wrote in message
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Indeed! This side of The Pond .... and at this latitude,
strangely, we find it preferable to cook indoors! Splattering is
a consequence we have to accommodate.

I understand. Here, the back yard is literally an extension of
your home. On many days of the year, with a heated pool, desert
life includes a dip in the pool while food is grilling on the
cooker, followed by dinner at the outdoor table and then a time
unwinding in the hot tub or spa. This is quite typical between
March and November and if you skip the pool part, the outdoor
grilling and spa are year-round.

We're in a situation where we need a single story home, so one of
the considerations is an outdoor kitchen. The one we're
considering has an kitchen island by the pool with a grill, sink
and dishwasher. If we buy the house, I intend to add at least an
oven and perhaps microwave as well. It's not reasonable to bake
things in an oven while the air conditioner is huffing away, IMHO.

Nonny
--
On most days,
it’s just not worth
the effort of chewing
through the restraints..

Nonny wrote:
"Clot" wrote in message
news:8Ep_n.95962$9c1.93538@hurricane...


Indeed! This side of The Pond .... and at this latitude,
strangely, we find it preferable to cook indoors! Splattering is
a consequence we have to accommodate.

I understand. Here, the back yard is literally an extension of
your home. On many days of the year, with a heated pool, desert
life includes a dip in the pool while food is grilling on the
cooker, followed by dinner at the outdoor table and then a time
unwinding in the hot tub or spa. This is quite typical between
March and November and if you skip the pool part, the outdoor
grilling and spa are year-round.

We're in a situation where we need a single story home, so one of
the considerations is an outdoor kitchen. The one we're
considering has an kitchen island by the pool with a grill, sink
and dishwasher. If we buy the house, I intend to add at least an
oven and perhaps microwave as well. It's not reasonable to bake
things in an oven while the air conditioner is huffing away, IMHO.

I've just booked my ticket. Richard Bransom has kindly given me a discount,
(I'm not that lucky).

I'm not wishing to be rude. I do have a problem with folk talking about
storeys.

When you are on the second or third stor(e)y, how do you spell it _ and I
don't mean IT!"

"Nonny" wrote:

A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle in
the center. The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so deep,
with a grease catcher/drain in the front. We've never had a home
with one of these and I wonder if any of you might be familiar
with this and have used it before? If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?

Not a lot. Treat it like a cast iron pan. Wipe clean while warm.
Keep soak and scrubbies away from it. If you need to ruin it-
re-season it.


Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

Mine didn't too much.

Does it do a good job?

I loved it. It was on a gas stove that died decades ago. I did most
of my cooking on it. I've now got a griddle that covers 2 burners.
Not bad-- but not like the built-in.


Would you have it again on another cooktop?

In a NY minute!

Jim

"Nonny" wrote:

. The comment about pancakes etc. would
surely apply, since I do my main cooking on the grill outdoors.

I think that was Bill & we agree on most stuff-- but I have to say, I
*loved* mine for pancakes, french toast, eggs, home fries, grilled
cheese, hamburgers. . . I even grilled veggies on it. [I'm in Ny
so outdoor grilling season is a bit shorter here.]

I don't remember it being messy. [Nor do I find the less convenient
one I use now that I put away after using.]

Jim

"Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message
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"Nonny" wrote:

. The comment about pancakes etc. would
surely apply, since I do my main cooking on the grill outdoors.

I think that was Bill & we agree on most stuff-- but I have to say, I
*loved* mine for pancakes, french toast, eggs, home fries, grilled
cheese, hamburgers. . . I even grilled veggies on it. [I'm in Ny
so outdoor grilling season is a bit shorter here.]

I don't remember it being messy. [Nor do I find the less convenient
one I use now that I put away after using.]

Jim

I am joining this thread late so I am not sure who the OP was.

I love to cook. I do most of it around here. As Jim said the indoor grill
is great for pancakes, grilled cheese, reubens and french toast. Veggies
might be okay. Anything thing else makes more mess than it is worth IMO.

You can buy a griddle to fit over two burners from front back for almost any
electric stove. They also work with gas. We have one of those but
currently use an under $30 electric for the same purposes.

I have cleaned a few of the old gas units with the center grill in my life.
IMO they are fire looking for a place to happen. Of course I am not a fan
of the jenn-aire systems either since keeping them clean is a major PITA.

Anyone considering either should do the closing cleanup in a fast food
joint at least for one night.


--
Colbyt
Please come visit http://www.househomerepair.com

"Nonny" wrote in message
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"Steve B" wrote in message
...

"Nonny" wrote

Most of my cooking is done outdoors, here in Nevada, so this would
probably get limited use. The comment about pancakes etc. would surely
apply, since I do my main cooking on the grill outdoors.

Where abouts are you in Nevada?

Steve, formerly and partially from Las Vegas

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com


Henderson

--
On most days,
it’s just not worth
the effort of chewing
through the restraints..

Grew up there in the area of the Skyline Casino. Graduated high school
there. Family moved there in 1952, when I was 4 years old. You live in the
older section or newer Green Valley area?

Steve

"Nonny" wrote in message
...

"Clot" wrote in message
news:8Ep_n.95962$9c1.93538@hurricane...


Indeed! This side of The Pond .... and at this latitude, strangely, we
find it preferable to cook indoors! Splattering is a consequence we have
to accommodate.

I understand. Here, the back yard is literally an extension of your home.
On many days of the year, with a heated pool, desert life includes a dip
in the pool while food is grilling on the cooker, followed by dinner at
the outdoor table and then a time unwinding in the hot tub or spa. This is
quite typical between March and November and if you skip the pool part,
the outdoor grilling and spa are year-round.

We're in a situation where we need a single story home, so one of the
considerations is an outdoor kitchen. The one we're considering has an
kitchen island by the pool with a grill, sink and dishwasher. If we buy
the house, I intend to add at least an oven and perhaps microwave as well.
It's not reasonable to bake things in an oven while the air conditioner is
huffing away, IMHO.

Nonny

I lived in Southern Louisiana during the 70's oilfield heyday. The locals
there had a "screen porch" which might be a totally free standing building
in the back yard. It was covered in screen, lest mosquitoes carry you away.
Or when there were a bazillion June bugs clinging to the outside screen. It
was electrified and plumbed, and was the scene of cooking, beer making,
butchering, deep frying, smoking, whatever caused a lot of smoke or smell or
mess in the house. Cooking islands, microwaves, stovetops, you name it,
someone had one in their screen porch. Many of these houses were quite
substantial in their equipment. They had great roofs on them, and many a
time, we sat there and deep fried fish or boiled a bunch of crabs of
crawfish as the rain came down in buckets, but we were safe and dry inside.
For many households it was a processing center for cleaning fish, or
butchering a pig and preparing all the stuff a pig produces. As you say, an
outdoor kitchen is a real delight, provided you live in a warm enough place.
It was a remnant of their past when food was butchered and processed in one
day because of the lack of refrigeration.

Ayeeeeeeeeee! Let's eat some crawfish!

Steve

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com

On Jul 11, 1:45*pm, "Nonny" wrote:
A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle in
the center. *The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so deep,
with a grease catcher/drain in the front. *We've never had a home
with one of these and I wonder if any of you might be familiar
with this and have used it before? *If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?

Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

Does it do a good job?

Would you have it again on another cooktop?

Thanks- Nonny

--
On most days,
it's just not worth
the effort of chewing
through the restraints..

On some brands the griddle can be replaced by a grill with lava rocks,
that would be my choise to remove the griddle. I think its Jen Air
that can be configured that way.

"Steve B" wrote in message
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"Nonny" wrote in message
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"Steve B" wrote in message
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"Nonny" wrote

Most of my cooking is done outdoors, here in Nevada, so this
would probably get limited use. The comment about pancakes
etc. would surely apply, since I do my main cooking on the
grill outdoors.

Where abouts are you in Nevada?

Steve, formerly and partially from Las Vegas

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com


Henderson

--
On most days,
it’s just not worth
the effort of chewing
through the restraints..

Grew up there in the area of the Skyline Casino. Graduated high
school there. Family moved there in 1952, when I was 4 years
old. You live in the older section or newer Green Valley area?

Steve

We're new- Green Valley Ranch area.

--
On most days,
it’s just not worth
the effort of chewing
through the restraints..

"Nonny" wrote in message
...
A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle in the
center. The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so deep, with a grease
catcher/drain in the front. We've never had a home with one of these and I
wonder if any of you might be familiar with this and have used it before?
If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?

Depends on what you're cooking and the skill level of the cook.


Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

Depends on what you're cooking and MAYBE the skill level of the cook.


Does it do a good job?

Depends on the skill level of the cook.


Would you have it again on another cooktop?

Sure.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"Nonny" wrote in message
...
A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle in the
center. The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so deep, with a grease
catcher/drain in the front. We've never had a home with one of these and
I wonder if any of you might be familiar with this and have used it
before? If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?

Depends on what you're cooking and the skill level of the cook.


Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

Depends on what you're cooking and MAYBE the skill level of the cook.


Does it do a good job?

Depends on the skill level of the cook.


Would you have it again on another cooktop?

Sure.


There's a skill level to spatter? Now I've heard of everything. Yesterday,
I just thought I did.

Steve

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

"Steve B" wrote in message
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"Nonny" wrote in message
...
A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle in the
center. The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so deep, with a
grease catcher/drain in the front. We've never had a home with one of
these and I wonder if any of you might be familiar with this and have
used it before? If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?

Depends on what you're cooking and the skill level of the cook.


Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

Depends on what you're cooking and MAYBE the skill level of the cook.


Does it do a good job?

Depends on the skill level of the cook.


Would you have it again on another cooktop?

Sure.


There's a skill level to spatter?


Of course there is. But you also ignored my use of the word "and". Too much
to digest at once, Steve? Two factors working together?

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"Steve B" wrote in message
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"Nonny" wrote in message
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A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle in the
center. The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so deep, with a
grease catcher/drain in the front. We've never had a home with one of
these and I wonder if any of you might be familiar with this and have
used it before? If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?

Depends on what you're cooking and the skill level of the cook.


Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

Depends on what you're cooking and MAYBE the skill level of the cook.


Does it do a good job?

Depends on the skill level of the cook.


Would you have it again on another cooktop?

Sure.


There's a skill level to spatter?


Of course there is. But you also ignored my use of the word "and". Too
much to digest at once, Steve? Two factors working together?

You got me there, buddy. Your last post is simply incomprehensibly
undecipherable.

You may go now.

Steve

visit my blog at http://cabgbypasssurgery.com watch for the book

"Steve B" wrote in message
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"Steve B" wrote in message
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"Nonny" wrote in message
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A home we're looking at has a gas cooktop with built-in griddle in the
center. The griddle is about 12" across and 15" or so deep, with a
grease catcher/drain in the front. We've never had a home with one of
these and I wonder if any of you might be familiar with this and have
used it before? If so,

Does using it require a lot of subsequent clean-up?

Depends on what you're cooking and the skill level of the cook.


Does it splatter the adjoining grates and burners?

Depends on what you're cooking and MAYBE the skill level of the cook.


Does it do a good job?

Depends on the skill level of the cook.


Would you have it again on another cooktop?

Sure.


There's a skill level to spatter?


Of course there is. But you also ignored my use of the word "and". Too
much to digest at once, Steve? Two factors working together?

You got me there, buddy. Your last post is simply incomprehensibly
undecipherable.

You may go now.

Steve


"Depends on what you're cooking and the skill level of the cook."

See the word "and" in the middle of that sentence? Do you understand that
the two factors, when combined, can produce a certain effect, i.e.:
spattering?

If you don't understand, I'd suggest you pay your parents a visit and ask
them why they let you grow up without being able to handle simple logic
without having a seizure.