[Jan2]

I do several hours of cookie baking at the time-anywhere from 1 to 3 hours, usually at 350 degrees. The top of my stove top gets so hot I can't hold my hand on it. I noticed while using my MIL stove today, her newer smoothtop does also. Hers is somewhat newer, but at least 10 years old. Is it normal for a stovetop (all burners off except oven) to get this hot while baking? If not, what is the solution. This stove of mine is probably close to 20 years old, as I have owned the house more than 12 years and it was here at move in. Thank you for your help. Jan

[PS Staff - Sheila]

It is very normal for the top of the stove to get hot.

There is only a thin piece of insulation between the oven cavity and drip shield.