Stoves
Stove is a kitchen appliance used for cooking, and often baking. It typically comprises a cooktop with burners or heating elements and an integrated oven. Stoves may be powered by gas, electricity, or biomass, and some configurations also provide space heating in small or off-grid settings.
Common types include gas stoves, electric coil or smooth-top stoves, induction stoves, and solid-fuel stoves such
Solid-fuel stoves are used for cooking and heating in many regions and may include an oven or
Key components include the cooktop, oven, and control panel, with ventilation such as range hoods common to
Efficiency and environmental considerations vary by type. Induction cooking is among the most energy-efficient methods, while
History notes that wood and coal stoves predated gas and electric models; later decades saw rapid adoption