Kenmore 790.9031 manual Before Setting Surface Controls, Using proper cookware

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Before Setting Surface Controls

Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used wiii

influence the radiant

element power levei

setting needed for best

cooking results. Be sure to follow the

recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in both Figs. 1 &2.

Fig. 1

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

Cookware material _ypes

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:

AIumlnum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken. (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting.)

Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking

results. Is durabie_ easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however wiii retain heat

very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.

Porce[aln-enarnelon metal - Heating characteristics wiii vary depending on base material.

Glass - Slow heat conductor.

W

°Flat bottom and straight sides.

°Tight fitting lids.

°Weight of handle does not flit pan. Pan is weii balanced.

°Pan sizes match the amount of food to be

prepared and the size of the surface element.

°Made of material that conducts heat well.

°Easy to clean.

°Always match pot diameter to surface

element size.

°Curved and warped pans.

Cookware larger than surface element on

cooktop by more than one-half inch or 12mm.

°Heavy handle tilts pan.

*Pan is smaller than the surface element on cooktop.

Fig. 2

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