Use proper pan size. Do not use a pan that has a bottom smaller than element. Do not use utensils that overhang element by more than 1 inch. (Figure 9)

More than

1 inch overhang

Correct size

Figure 9

Select utensils without broken or loose handles. Handles should not be heavy enough to tilt pan.

Do not use a wok with a ring stand. Use flat bottom wok. (Figure 10)

Utensil Material Characteristic

Type

Temperature

Uses

 

Response

 

 

 

 

Aluminum

Heats and

Frying,

 

cools quickly

braising,

 

 

roasting

 

 

 

Cast Iron

Heats and

Low heat

(Not recommended)

cools slowly

cooking,

 

 

frying

 

 

 

Copper Tin Lined

Heats and

Gourmet

 

cools quickly

cooking, wine

 

 

sauces, egg

 

 

dishes

 

 

 

Enamelware

Depends on

Low heat

 

base metal

cooking

 

 

 

Ceramic or Glass

Heats and

Low heat

(Not recommended)

cools slowly

cooking

 

 

 

Stainless Steel

Heats and

Soups,

 

cools at

sauces,

 

moderate

vegetables,

 

rate

general

 

 

cooking

 

 

 

Figure 10

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