My step-mother is 94. Is she going to have problems with this on an electric range??
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I use mine on an electric range and it works great. This a great tea kettle!
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We have a gas stove and the handle gets very hot. You need to be able to hold it with a potholder and push that button to allow the water to pour. I don't recommend it for a 94 year old.
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No, I have an older electric range and it works wonderfully on the lower temp. I love mine, it's a really pretty red and stays shiny even after use.
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I would not think she would have any problems with it. I use it on an electric range. Just don't turn it on any higher than "medium".
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I bought this tea kettle and I use mine on an electric range. I don't turn the burner up past #5 as it could burn the bottom of the pot if the coil gets too hot. I did burn up my previous one when I turned on the heat under it and it had no water in it. That's why I bought the Cuisinart from Amazon. Hope this helps you make your decision. I love mine.
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I bought this for my sister who is 77, and she loves it. The little trigger on the handle opens the spout for pouring, which she really likes. I can't think of any problem your step-mother would have with it as long as she is strong enough to safely lift it from the stove.
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I have used it with high heat on an electric range with on problems so far yes. I returned a cuisinart pot of similar cost that warped on the bottom after one use for this pot.
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The batteries are easy to replace. Just make sure that they aren't in upside down. At age 94 she should replace the batteries on a firm table on a light towel. A god very cheap set of tweezers from Harbor freight would probably help.
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I have an electric range, and have never had a problem with my teapot. I never use the high setting though. I find it boils well at just a little past medium. It might take a little longer, but I don't mind.
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I really am not sure. Have you tried calling the Hunter Customer SErvice number? I would think if it's in a protected area, like a screened porch, that it would be fine, but I"m not an electrician. We have ours inside.
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Our home is 90 yearsold. No problems so far: have been using it for about 10 years.
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As a novice at electrical things, I really don't know the answer to this about wiring. I just followed the code, ups and downs, inside my old remote which was taken from inside the opener. I do find the range less than the old one, but I would rather be safe and not open the door too soon! Great item for the cost.
200480
No problem - It works all over the house, I would guess it is good for about 100-300 ft easy. We use it for a call button for my 99 1/2 year old mother in law and it works fine.
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The Stanley 31626 did not work for my range because of the configuration of the plug. My range required a plug with three flat prongs instead of two flat and one round prong. I went to Home Depot and bought the box with holes for three flat prongs and a cord with three flat prongs and attached the cord to the box and it has worked great. I don't know if anyone would caution you about fire or whatever, but it has worked perfectly for me. When I first started using it, I unplugged it after each use until I became comfortable that it was safe to use. However, I am not warranting its use or its safety. I am only saying it worked for me. The Stanley 31626 did not work for my range because of the configuration of the plug. My range required a plug with three flat prongs instead of two flat and one round prong. I went to Home Depot and bought the box with holes for three flat prongs and a cord with three flat prongs and attached the cord to the box and it has worked great. I don't know if anyone would caution you about fire or whatever, but it has worked perfectly for me. When I first started using it, I unplugged it after each use until I became comfortable that it was safe to use. However, I am not warranting its use or its... » Read More The Stanley 31626 did not work for my range because of the configuration of the plug. My range required a plug with three flat prongs instead of two flat and one round prong. I went to Home Depot and bought the box with holes for three flat prongs and a cord with three flat prongs and attached the cord to the box and it has worked great. I don't know if anyone would caution you about fire or whatever, but it has worked perfectly for me. When I first started using it, I unplugged it after each use until I became comfortable that it was safe to use. However, I am not warranting its use or its safety. I am only saying it worked for me. « Show Less
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I gave one to my sister, she loves it and uses it on glass top electric range.
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My folks have the same problem. AM interference. This unit or any other internet radio (with good reviews) is a good solution. Just make sure you set it up and update to the latest firmware. As long as you visit (and you should, lol) every so often to make sure its working right, it should be fine. Another low tech solution is a crane CC radio, which in my experience has superior AM reception. At my folks the issue was some sort of local interference creating a constant hum so CC radio would not help. All your mom would have to do is select the preset, tell her not to mess with the rest of the functions. If she will place it near her router anyways just hardwire it, and avoid some hassles. However I have this set up on the second floor with a dlink dir 655 in the basement and it works great.
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First of all its going to run really hot. It's not going to give you a constant 120 volts maybe 117 but thats still safe for you eletronics. That's not a quick fix using the opti ups I woud contact the power company and have them come out and check it out the opti is used on old homes when there is a drop in voltage for a moment or to. Like when the ac unit kicks on. Sounds like you have a bad transformer on the electric pole. Ifs that the case they should replace it.
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It might blister a 1 year old on the 1500 watt setting. The sides are less hot than the top so it might be OK even on that level. An adult would take their hand away after a few seconds with no burn. You could use a lower power setting; this one allows selecting 700/900/1500 watts. On 700 or 900 I doubt it would be a problem.
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Hi Chris,This is the one our electrician said we could replace our 80's model with.Due to remodeling, we have not installed it yet. We sure hope it works!Sorry I could not have been more helpful.
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I don't know if it has that kind of range. Also can depend on the walls you have...new home with drywall or an older home with plaster. This unit is working pretty well for me about 25', but also with plaster involved. I will say that my old Powermid that finally died after 12 years was absolutely better and more dependable than this new one. But this is better than any of the others on the market today.
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sorry, it was a gift for my mom, and she wouldn't know, she's 79! I just plugged it into a port, and it worked great.
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Clearly this is a popular toy for that age group, mine was for a couples' 60th anniversary, both 90-ish. Maybe it should say 'suitable for ages 85-95' on the packaging?I hope you manage to get it sorted John. I suppose you'd at least have some evidence (this thread) to back you up if you do end up breaking the thing, but I'm sure you'd rather it didn't come to that.Good luck,Harry