Frigidaire FPEF3081MF Before Setting Surface Controls, Cookware material types for the cooktop

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Cookware material types for the cooktop

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

Using proper cookware

•Flat bottom and straight sides.

•Tight fitting lids.

•Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.

•Pan size matches the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.

•Always match cookware diameter to element marking on cooktop.

•Made of material that conducts heat well.

•Curved or warped cookware.

•Cookware larger than cooking are marked on cooktop by more than one- half inch or 12mm.

•Cookware smaller than cooking are marked on cooktop.

The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figs. 1 & 2.

Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire element (See Fig. 1). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (Fig. 2). For more information about the ceramic cooktop see "Cooktop Cleaning" and "Cooktop Maintenance" in the Care & Cleaning section.

• Easy to clean.	• Handle tilts cookware.
	Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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