We're moving, and our new stove is electric coil. I've only cooked with gas. Any tips?

One thing I learned when using a gas stove, is to read your recipe all the way through before starting. When it calls for you to lower the heat, make sure you have a burner going on "low" before you start so you can immediately move the pan over to that burner when the time comes. Because it takes a while for an electric burner to go from "high" or even "medium" to "low" this will save you many a ruined recipe. I learned this the hard way. The same goes for the reverse.

Consider spending a few bucks and switch to inductive ! Same dimensions mean no hassle.

I use both a gas and electric (glass top) stove. I much prefer the gas stove but can live with the electric. One tip: if you are trying to cook rice, heat the water on high to boiling on one burner, add the rice, then move the pan to another burner which you have heated only to a very low temperature.

One thing you can not do is cook with a round bottom wok.
Most Asian stores or Amazon will sell a portable gas burner powered by small LP canisters. (standard spray can size).

I use it all the time for the Wok and other things where you need precise control. Also it's a must to have in your home for power outages.
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Also...it great for table top cooking like ShabuShabu, Pho, or Koren BBQ.

This is the first house I've lived in that has gas, so I've cooked with electric all my life. What everyone says is true, and I'm sure you'll be fine; you'll just have to pay attention a little more. The good thing, though, will be baking. In my experience, an electric oven holds a consistent temperature much better than a gas oven. So I predict more breads, cookies and cakes in your future! All the best with your move.

Thanks for all of the tips, everyone! Replacing the stove is not an option, since we're renting, so I'll just have to work with it and see what happens!

I went through the same thing when we moved to Costa Rica. I use my cast iron pan that I love. It's funny, but at age 62 I realize, you can for sure get used to anything if you try. I bet you will make some awesome meals on that electric stove. Have fun. Deby cookinginthejungle.com

I'm in the exact same predicament! We moved to a new house two weeks ago, and after using gas for years, am now trying to adjust to a rather finicky electric stove.

I learned the other day that turning around to grab something will inevitably result in burning whatever you're cooking, so, as cv said below, keep in mind that it's not as responsive as gas. It takes a while to get used to (which I haven't yet).

Your other option might be to replace it with an induction stove (something I am definitely leaning towards). They cook by magnetic induction, so your stove top will look similar to a glass top electric model, but heats up and cools down almost as instantaneously as gas with a similar level of precision control that you're used to with your current stove. The downside is that your cookware has to be magnetic, so cast iron pans are okay, as are several kinds of stainless steel. Unfortunately, you'd have to replace aluminum, copper, nonstick, anything not magnetic, etc. or get some kind of conducive surface to put underneath them.

Several induction models in the $1,000-3,000 range are out there, so it's not the cheapest of options, but it is much more energy efficient than a standard electric stove. It might be something to think about as a longer term investment if you decide you want to upgrade/redo any elements in your kitchen.

Congrats on the new home! :)

Here's a link to one example:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Frigidaire-Gallery-5-4-cu-ft-Induction-Electric-Range-with-Self-Cleaning-Convection-Oven-in-Stainless-Steel-FGIF3061NF/204466634?cm_mmc=SEM|THD|google|D29+Appliances&mid=sm9iJUKJp|dc_mtid_8903tb925190_pcrid_44375828502_pkw__pmt__product_204466634&gclid=Cj0KEQjwo7auBRCOtoqn_s-G7aMBEiQAxArNrCRzNQKqYWRNfOjY0LAuooJyFvrWbSRL0G-d5qMes7EaArvE8P8HAQ

The main difference is the electric stove's slow responsiveness in temperature control change. They take longer to heat up and retain heat for a bit after you turn off the range. They also lose less heat to the room, which can be a good thing in the summer, bad thing in the winter for some people.

Also, sometimes it is harder to tell if a given coil element is on, so be careful. You don't have a visual cue like a blue gas flame.

A better option in the future is an induction stovetop. These are popular in Europe, even professional kitchens have been using these for a while.

Over the years I've bounced around from places with gas and electric stoves. My current stove is a glass-topped electric range which also works okay. Most normal pans will work just fine on an electric coil stove (remember, they've been deployed in household kitchens for well over fifty years). Only a handful of pans don't work very well, like a round bottom wok.

Enjoy your new home!

Everything will be fine. I've almost always cooked with electric at home and gas in professional kitchens and my mom's house. You will get the hang of it. To cool things down if the heat gets too intense, just pick the pan or pot up or slide it over. Turn off the burner early and take advantage of the residual heat. Remember it takes a moment for the coil, therefore the pan, to heat up, but don't walk away until you really get accustomed to it. Absolutely no cookware restrictions. I don't can, but I see plenty of people who do and use electric.