Until you get used to the settings, use the following 88 a guide. For best resutts, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.
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Cookware tips
l Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit.
l NOTE: For best result8 and greater energy effklency, use only
Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores and departments.
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The pan should have straight sides and a
Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly
The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost |
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surface | could | leave | marks. Wiping off the | l |
cooktop before and after each use will help |
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keep the surface free from stains and provide
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the most even heating. See pages 33 and 34 for care and cleaning suggestions.
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spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.
Handles should be made of sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.
With your hand, feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop.
Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop.
Avoid spillovers on cooktop. Use pans with tall sides.
Do not cook food directly on cooktop.
Product Damage Hazard
Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit.
The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit.