To hot to handle?

[TravelTiger]

Just curious if this has happened to anyone. We were boiling water for spaghetti on the back burner of the stove, while cooking the meat/sauce on the front burner. Apparently the medium-sized straight-sided pot we used caused flames or heat to get a little too warm for the wallpaper, and caused some slight blistering of the paper surface! I understand that OE (Operator Error) may have caused this, but I was wondering if it had happened to anyone? And to serve as a warning to be aware of the pot size you place on the back burner. We are considering adding some stamped tin backsplash to cover our "oops!".

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[Ray LeTourneau]

Glad to hear that didn't turn into a nasty situation. We usually use the front & center burner for most of our needs. If we do use more than one, the back burners get used for low heat situations. If you had to I suppose a cookie sheet leaning up against the wall would be a good heat blocker.

 

[2010augusta]

have used many different pots and pans on the rear burners and not had any heat issues.

 

[pegmikef]

My DW routinely leans the sink inserts against the wall behind the stove. It gets them out of the way and protects the wall from heat.

 

[Rickhansen]

We haven't experienced that (yet), but thanks for sharing. We looked at the big-box stores at the "stamped-tin" backsplash because we liked the looks, but it is plastic and it quite expensive. I didn't think it would hold to the heat and cleaning products very well.

 

[TravelTiger]

We haven't experienced that (yet), but thanks for sharing. We looked at the big-box stores at the "stamped-tin" backsplash because we liked the looks, but it is plastic and it quite expensive. I didn't think it would hold to the heat and cleaning products very well.

Do not use those plastic ones that look like tin, they are not rated to be exposed to high heat. I special-ordered real stamped tin ceiling/backsplash panels online. Have not had time to install them yet. When we do I'll post pics.

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[JohnDar]

Glad you didn't incur any serious damage. But in regards to cooking pasta, my wife loves those microwave containers made specifically for that. I'll have to ask her tomorrow what the actual name of it is. She's got one for home and the rig.

 

[Bob&Patty]

Tony, the better 1/2 had me install the "tin roof" stuff behind the stove. Came out pretty good but was a PITA. All her projects are that way. Sorry didn't take any pix.

 

[kakampers]

My DW routinely leans the sink inserts against the wall behind the stove. It gets them out of the way and protects the wall from heat.

This is what I do too...actually I put one in back and one on the side.

 

[jbeletti]

My DW routinely leans the sink inserts against the wall behind the stove. It gets them out of the way and protects the wall from heat.

I used to do this until one time, I had a large fry pan of food on the front burner when the stored "stove" inserts slid down from the back and pushed the hot pan of food onto the floor. Big mess but dogs loved it. I no longer store them standing up behind the stove - lesson learned.

 

[JohnDar]

This is the wife's favorite microwave pasta gizmo, the Microwave Pasta Boat. It can also be used as a vegetable steamer. It's available in kitchen stores and here's their website: https://www.telebrands.com/product/product.jsp?productID=889

There are other versions, such as Fasta Pasta, etc., but she likes this one.

 

[murry135]

PASTA BOATS and they are great. Have them for home and camper.

 

[Gaffer]

I cut a piece of lexan to put up against the wall behind the cook top. It is clear so you don't notice it all that much and is great for keeping the back wall clean.

 

[TxCowboy]

My DW routinely leans the sink inserts against the wall behind the stove. It gets them out of the way and protects the wall from heat.

This is an exceptionally good idea! Thanks for suggesting it!