Abstract: A shield assembly is disclosed for use with a stove, which comprises a stove top with a work surface, a heating mechanism disposed on the horizontal top surface and at least one control knob affixed to the work front surface. The shield assembly comprises a shield made of a material transparent to visible radiation, and a mechanism affixed to the shield assembly for releasably securing the shield assembly to the vertical front surface at a point intermediate the control knob and the heating mechanism.