Cook Time Option For Stoves
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Staten Island, NY Posted: 6/11/2015 1:00:00 AM
Did I leave the gas on?
One of the great things about today's ovens is the ability to literally "Set it, and forget it". Unlike older models where the only timer control was an alarm that rang when it reached the preset time, newer models can even turn off the gas when the timer ends. This simple feature is a great safeguard against overcooking. With a microwave, you can't even start cooking unless you set the cooking time.
So, why not have a similar option for the stove?
Most of the time, you won't need a feature like this, because you tend to stand in front of the stove, but it would come in handy when you simmer a soup or a sauce for an hour or more. If you can't hear the timer, you can ruin the whole meal.
Besides saving the meal, it could also save some lives when people simply forget the pot on the stove. As a safety feature, it could be programmed to turn off the gas if it's left on for more than 20 minutes. For those with OCD, who constantly worry that they left the stove on, this could also save their sanity. 
Joe Crescenzi, Founder
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