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 liquids.

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 or

heavy enough to tilt pan.

heavy handles that tip pan when empty.

 

 

Proper pan size.

Cookware that is smaller than or greater than

 

burner grate by 1 inch.

 

 

Flat bottomed wok

Wok with a ringstand on bottom.

 

 

Does not cover burner

More than 1 inch overhang

Can I can?

Canning is not recommended with any of the Amana gas ranges or cooktops due to the intense heat and large cookware required to can.

The high, sustained heat generated by the canning cookware overheats both the burners and the surface of the range or cooktop. This may cause damage to burners, knobs, or finish, and may even cause overheating of surrounding walls.

Damage incurred by canning, or attempting to can, is not covered under warranty.

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.

 

 

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Amana The Big Oven Gas Range Cookware Recommendations, Flat Pan Test, What Should You Consider in Cookware?, Can I can?

ACF3355A, The Big Oven Gas Range specifications

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