1.   The new stove has many desirable features.

2.   Electric stoves have a variety of options as well.

3.   Stoves should have front-mounted controls and the burners should be staggered to prevent reaching over a hot pan.

4.   The big old stoves had another advantage.

5.   The four-burner stove has a temperamental pilot light and has to be lighted with a wand, and there are only three small squares of counter space.