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A gas stove is a stove that is fuelled by flammable gas such as natural gas, propane, butane, liquefied petroleum gas or syngas. Before the advent of gas, cooking stoves relied on solid fuels, such as
Many stoves use natural gas as a heat source.
Early gas stoves produced by Windsor. From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management, 1904.
Electric ignition spark
A gas stove in a San Francisco apartment, 1975.
Electric stove
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An electric stove, electric cooker or electric range is a stove with an integrated electrical heating device to cook and bake. Electric stoves became popular as replacements for solid-fuel stoves whic
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An electric stove, shown here from the European market, uses electricity to provide heat.
Drawings submitted on 29 November 1905 when David Curle Smith obtained an Australian patent (No. 4699/05) for his "electric cooking stove", also known as "The Kalgoorlie Stove".
Typical electric stove element, designed in mid 20th century
Typical 20th century electric stove from North America