Cookware Recommendations, Flat Pan Test, Can I can?

Cookware Recommendations

Flat Pan Test

For best cooking results, use a pan with a flat bottom. To determine if pan has a flat bottom.

1.Rotate a ruler along bottom of pan. If pan is not flat, gaps between bottom of pan and edge of ruler can be seen.

2.A small groove or mark on a pan does not affect cooking times. However, if a pan has a gap, formed rings, or an uneven bottom, it does not cook efficiently and in some cases may not boil liquid.

Can I can?

Amana manufactures a special canning element that enable canning without causing damage to the range.

It can be obtained through an Amana dealer or by calling (800) 843-0304.

In many types of ranges, the heat generated by the canning cookware overheats the element and can cause failure of the heating element and possible damage to the range backguard. This hazard can be prevented by using the canning element.

What Should You Consider in Cookware?

SELECT	AVOID

Flat bottomed cookware.	Cookware with rounded or warped bottoms.

Heavy gauge metal cookware.	Light gauge metal cookware.

Handles that are secure, that are not	Cookware with loose or broken handles.
heavy enough to tilt pan.

Proper pan size.	Cookware that is smaller than or greater than
	heating element size by 1 inch.

Flat bottomed wok	Wok with a ringstand on bottom

COOKWARE	USES
MATERIAL

Aluminum	Heats and cools quickly. Use for frying, braising,
	and roasting.

Stainless Steel	Heats and cools at moderate rate. Use for soups,
	sauces, vegetables, general cooking.

Copper Clad /	Heats and cools quickly. Use for gourmet cooking,
Tin Lined	wine sauces, egg dishes.

Cast Iron	Heats and cools slowly. Use for low heat cooking,
	frying.

Enamelware	Heating speed depends on base metal in the
	cookware. Use for low heat cooking.

Ceramic (Glass)	Heats and cools slowly. Use for low heat cooking.
	Not recommended for smoothtop cooking.