GE Monogram Radiant Cooktop manual Types of cookware, Recommended

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Cookware Tips

Halogen/Radiant Cooktop

Types of cookware

The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance.

Stainless Steel: recommended

Especially good with a sandwich clad bottom. The sandwich bottom combines the benefits of stainless steel (appearance, durability and stability) with the advantages of aluminum or copper (heat conduction, even heat distribution).

Aluminum: heavy weight recommended Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear as scratches on the cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin weight aluminum should not be used.

Copper Bottom: recommended

Good performance, but copper may leave residues which can appear as scratches. The residues can be removed, as long as the cooktop is cleaned immediately.

However, do not let these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops. An overheated copper bottom pot will leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately.

Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:

recommended

Good conductivity. As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel, this cookware is recommended. Cast iron retains heat, maximizing energy efficiency, and provides smooth, even heat distribution. Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel, as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.

Glass-ceramic:usable, but not recommended Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

Stoneware: usable, but not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the surface.

For best results

Place only dry pans on the surface units. Do not place lids on the surface units, particularly wet lids.

Do not use woks that have support rings. This type of wok will not heat on glass surface units.

We recommend that you use only a flat- bottomed wok. They are available at your local retail store. The bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as the surface unit to insure proper contact.

Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as pressure cookers, deep fat fryers, etc. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the correct size.

Do not place wet pans on the glass cooktop.

Do not use woks with support rings on the glass cooktop.

Use flat-bottomed woks on the glass cooktop.

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Contents GE Monogram Use and Care Guide Halogen/Radiant Cooktop Remove packaging tape ContentsIntroduction If you received a damaged cooktop Save time & money Before using your cooktopIf you need service Write down the model & serial numbersSafety Precautions Safety Precautions Read and follow this Safety Information carefully Design information Not all features are on all models. Appearance may varyHalogen/ radiant surface units How to set the controlsRadiant surface units Difference between halogen and radiant surface unitsHalogen surface units Using the bridge burnerRecommended Types of cookwareSpecial cautions for glass cooktops How to check pan performanceObserve the following points in canning What is a temperature limiter?Using a pressure canner, Cooktop frame Control knobsHeavy, burned on soil Normal cleaningGeneral information Or the discoloration may be permanent Special careSave time and money Before You Call For Service…Without being pushed Trouble- shooting tips Before You Call For Service…From water or food can be removed with the cleaning cream For replacementHalogen/Radiant Cooktop Halogen/Radiant Cooktop Registration Ownership Product Consumer Consumer Product Ownership Registration For Customers With Special Needs… 800.626.2000 In-Home Repair ServiceService Contracts 800 Parts and Accessories 800Consumer information service Warranty