Instructions
Selecting types of cookware.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety
Check pans for flat bottoms by using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped bottoms are not recommended. Pan Detection/Sizing may not work properly with these types of pans.
Stainless Steel:
recommendedAluminum:
heavyweight recommendedGood conductivity. Aluminum residue sometimes appears as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin weight aluminum should not be used.
Copper:
recommended
Copper Bottoms:
usable, but not recommendedPans with copper bottoms may leave residue appearing as scratches. Remove any residue immediately after use. Do not let a pot boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to the glass cooktop and leave a permanent stain if it is not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel-Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered completely with porcelain enamel, this cookware is recommended. Caution is recommended for
Glass-Ceramic/Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
NOTE: Use pans that match the diameterof the surface element. Cooking performance will not be as good if the cookware is either smaller or larger than the surface element.
Consumer Support Troubleshooting
Do not place wet pans on the glass cooktop.
Do not use woks with support rings on the glass cooktop.
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For Best Results
■Place only dry pans on the surface elements. Do not place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet lids.
■Do not use woks that have support rings. This type of wok will not heat on glass surface elements.
■Use only a
■Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as pressure cookers,