BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figs. 1 & 2.
Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element . Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 1).
• Flat bottom and straight sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does not tilt cookware. Cookware is well balanced.
• Cookware size matches 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 cookware bottom to element diameter.
Fig. 1
•Curved and warped pan bottoms.
•Cookware overhangs element by more than 1/2” (1.27 cm).
•Cookware is smaller than element.
•Cookware weight is not balanced.
Fig. 2
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