SURFACE COOKING
Top-of-Range Cookware
Aluminum:
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the enamel of some cookware may melt. Follow cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for cooking methods.
Glass: There are two types of glass
Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for either surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used on gas ranges.
Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper, aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat as the manufacturer recommends.
Stove Top Grills (on models with sealed burners)
Do not use stove top grills on your sealed gas burners. If you use the stove top grill on the sealed gas burner, it will cause incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards. This can be hazardous to your health.
Wok This Way (on models with sealed burners)
We recommend that you use a
Do not use a wok on a support ring. Placing the
ring over the burner grate may cause the burner to
work improperly, resulting in carbon monoxide levels
above allowable current
standards. This could be dangerous to your health. You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
Surface Cooking
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