Hi,

I went website visiting last night when i should ahve gone to bed. Oh well.... but I happened to visit the link to antique stoves and was reading about the Chambers stove. i happen to have one, it came with our farm. I finally got over my "UGH!!! Its ugly and how do you cook on it?" to "Gee... this isn't so bad, I love it!"

I saw information on that website, however, needless to say, I am a poor homesteader and goat farmer trying to make it and cannot afford their overpriced manuel with the recipie book. I was hoping to learn what to do with the well. Does anyone know exactly how it works and whhat you can cook in there? I haven't gotten brave yet and used the broiler or the grill, but am working towards that. Thnaks.

Bernice

-- Bernice (geminigoats@yahoo.com), June 23, 2001

Answers

I have one like that and love wouldn't trade it for any brand new stove unless comercial. I cook beans or stew mostly in mine and it is great to use it also as warmer just piolet light.

-- coaltrain (prairierose91@hotmail.com), June 23, 2001.

Thanks so much:):) Now i have another question, if you cook beans, etc in there, do you place a stock pot in the well? There is a rack in there too that lifts out, whats that for?

-- Bernice (geminigoats@yahoo.com), June 23, 2001.

There should be a big stock pot type of pot that would fit in that well. I don't think you would want to put food directly into the well without a pot. Good Luck !!

-- Helena Di Maio (windyacs@ptdprolog.net), June 23, 2001.

There is supposed to be a little pot some divided into two that sits in there and the little rack is to assist you in lifting it out Yours does have a burner rite under it doesn't it not sure which model you have. Now way back long ago they made one that was well where water went to put crock pot in. But I do doubt that is what you have. I bet you will have to find the little pot or pots to go in yours. Hope this helps.

-- coaltrain (prairierose91@hotmail.com), June 24, 2001.

That chambers range is the best . WE have one that we bought 25 years ago second hand.it was already 12 years old at that time. WE did have a manual , but I dont know where it is. To use the well you will have to get a stock pot that fits . Turn on the burner and bring contents to a boil, then turn off the burner, the pilot light is all you need to finish cooking. To use the oven, heat to 350 or 400 degrees for about 30 minutes then cut off gas . do not open the oven . food started in the morning will be cooked at supper. One other thing I remember If you go out place valuables ( no fire ) in the oven. If you should have a fire your valuables will be safe ... That is what the book says .We,love our old stove they dont make them like that any more Good Luck Big George

-- George Wilson (cwwhtw@aol.com), June 24, 2001.

Thank you all so much who replied. I will be looking for a stock pot to fit that well soon. Gosh, if the food cooks as well in thee well as in the rest of the stove i have it made! I thought that was interesting that you could put yer valuables in the oven (no fire of course) for safekeeping. I am also amazed by the fact the drip pans are made of heavy metal and not that flimsy cheap alunium pans you get today. I only pray mine lasts for another 30 yrs, then i'll have it made. I swear its the secret to my last batch of goat milk fudge, turned out great. I also made some cinnamon rolls in it the other day and they were done perfect, neve rhad rolls turn out like that before, usually they stick to the cookie sheet of burn a little on the bottom.

Bernice

-- Bernice (geminigoats@yahoo.com), June 25, 2001.

Did you get the email I sent you 8-6?

-- Mike Bixler (mbixler@pclient.ml.com), August 06, 2001.

I have a Chambers also! Is the right side a warmer? If so, how do I make it "warm?"

Also, does anyone use the griddle and broiler? Is there any way I can prevent the griddle top from caving in if I rest stuff on top?

Finally, can anyone tell me where I can find some instructions?

Thanks for any responses, Ellen

-- Ellen Slavitz (eslavitz@hotmail.com), August 08, 2001.

I think this is the link that Bernice was referring to in the beginning post: http://www.theoldroadhome.net/

There is still a lot of information to be gleaned from these sites, even if you choose not to purchase any of their information.

-- Joy F [in So. Wisconsin] (CatFlunky@excite.com), August 08, 2001.

hello, i was just browsing through this thread of posts and seems like people have lots of questions on their chambers stoves.i love chambers and sell everything from a bolt to a complete stove.i have over 100 original chambers manuals that i sell copies of and i also sell all chambers accessories.im not a dealer or anything i just sell parts and auction them on ebay also to people that love these stoves as i do myself.thanks email with any questions you may have.thanks. kb2275@msn.com

-- (kb2275@msn.com), January 01, 2002.

we just got a Chambers stove circa the 30's (?) and need the instruction manual, or a copy of it. Can anyone tell me where I can find it? Thanks.

-- Terrie MacCalus (t-lynn@att.net), March 19, 2002.

Help i just bought a chambers 1941 also looking for the manual and the cookbook if you found one cheaper than 50.oo could you pass on the info. I am still cleaning it up before i install it can't wait.

-- deborah (gblount@junct.com), April 02, 2002.