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Old 12-12-2016, 17:37
Peachy Keen
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Hi,

I have a 15-years old electric cooker which served me well in the years that l had it, however recently l have noticed that food e.g. baked beans is taking a minute longer to come to the boil on the small plate in the front. Is this because of 'wear and tear' throughout the years or is it something else?

Cheers in advance.
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Old 12-12-2016, 18:54
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A whole minute?

It probably is just getting older.
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Old 13-12-2016, 10:09
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Yes, it could be that the element isn't getting quite as hot as it used to. That could be wear and tear, either on the element or the control knob.

But it could be due it being a bit cold at the moment. If your larder is colder then the beans may have a slight chill to them, giving longer boiling times. If your kitchen is colder than heat loss to the surrounding will be higher, leading to longer boiling times.
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Old 13-12-2016, 11:37
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Thermostat or element wearing out, both can possibly be repaired if theres still spares around but i'd imagine by the time you've got it sorted you'll possibly of paid more than a brand new one.

For now, turn on the plate and then get the beans out and slap them in a pan giving it a few moments extra now its old to get up to speed.
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Old 13-12-2016, 12:16
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Or buy a microwave for £25
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Old 13-12-2016, 22:22
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You shouldn't boil baked beans.
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Old 14-12-2016, 00:56
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Get one of the portable induction hobs currently in Lidl. Absolutely brilliant – faster than a kettle.
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Old 14-12-2016, 09:22
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Yes, it could be that the element isn't getting quite as hot as it used to. That could be wear and tear, either on the element or the control knob.
Is the element the same as the one which controls the heat in the oven? If so, this has been replaced in the last year as the food in the oven was cooking too quick!
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Old 14-12-2016, 09:25
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You shouldn't boil baked beans.
I know but even if l turn the plate off when the baked beans are starting to come to the boil, they are lukewarm!
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Old 14-12-2016, 09:37
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Is the element the same as the one which controls the heat in the oven? If so, this has been replaced in the last year as the food in the oven was cooking too quick!
I presume it was the thermostat in the oven that was replaced, not the heating element.

The ring will have its own temperature control. Is this a traditional spiral ring, or one of those barely controllable solid plates, or something else?
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Old 14-12-2016, 09:38
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I know but even if l turn the plate off when the baked beans are starting to come to the boil, they are lukewarm!
I think you need to be doing a lot more stirring!
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Old 14-12-2016, 10:25
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I presume it was the thermostat in the oven that was replaced, not the heating element.
Yes it was. I was getting confused with the time l had to replace the fan heating element!
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