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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Safety
Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavyweight 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:
recommended
Copper Bottom:
usable, but not recommended
Pans with copper bottoms 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 and leave a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel-Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel, this cookware is recommended. Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel, since it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Use pans that match the diameter of the surface element. Cooking performance will not be as good if the cookware is either smaller or larger than the surface element.
Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning
Do not place wet pans on the glass cooktop.
Do not use woks with support rings on the glass cooktop.
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
■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.
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