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How to CheckPan Pefiomance on a Solid Disk Suflace Utit
1.Put1 inch of water into the pan.
2.Bring water to a boil and observe the pattern of the bubbles as the water comes to a boil.
3.A uniform pattern of bubbles across the bottom of the pan confirms a good heat transfer and a good pan.
4.Bubbles localized in only a portion of the bottom indicate uneven contact of the pan to the surface unit, uneven heat transferor an unsuitable pan.
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● Do not use pans with rounded | , ● We recommend that you use | |
bottoms. They don’t have enough | only a | |
contact with the solid disk | are available at your local retail | |
surface unit to cook properly. | store. The bottom of the wok | |
● Use pans of the conect di~eter | should have the same diameter | |
as the element to ensure proper | ||
only: They should be slightly | ||
contact. | ||
larger than the solid disk surface | ||
● Do not use woks that have support | ||
unit so spillovers will flow onto | ||
the cooktop and not bake onto | rings. This type of wok will not | |
the element. A damp cloth is | heat on solid disk surface units. | |
sufficient to remove the spill. | * | |
● Some special cooking procedures | ||
Pans should,not overhang= | ||
more than 1 inch beyond the | pressure cookers, deep fat fryers, | |
surface unit. | etc. All cookware must have flat | |
● To o~tirnize cooking time and | bottoms and be the correct size. | |
energy usage, you should use a | The cookware should dso be | |
pan that is sized correctly for the | covered, if applicable to the | |
cooking process, with a well- | cooking process. | |
fitted lid to avoid evaporation | ● Canning pots should not extend | |
loss, and cook with as little water | more than 1 inch beyond the | |
or fat as possible. If the pan is | surface of a solid disk surface | |
too small, energy is wasted and | units and should have flat | |
spillage can flow onto the solid | bottoms. When canning pots do | |
disk surface unit. | not meet this description, the use | |
● Place only dry pans on the solid | of the HI heat setting causes | |
disk surface units. Do not place | excessive heat buildup and may | |
lids on the surface units, | result in damage to the cooktop. | |
particularly wet lids. | See the Home Canning Tips | |
| section for firther information. |