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Use | Proper | Cookware |
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have flat | bottoms | that |
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make good contact |
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with the entire surface |
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heating element. |
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rotating | a ruler across |
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| Weight of handle | does not tilt |
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cookware | (See Figure |
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1). Be sure to follow |
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the recommendations for using cookware |
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Pan sizes match the amount |
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Note: The size and type of cookware used | of food to be prepared. | Flame | extends | beyond unit. | |||||
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will influence the setting needed for best | Made of material | that |
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Note: Always use a utensil for its intended | Easy to clean. |
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purpose. | Follow manufacturer's instructions. |
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Some utensils were not made to be used in |
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the oven or on the cooktop. |
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Using |
| a wok | (not supplied) | Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use | DO NOT use a wok | if it is equipped with | |||
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| burner unit. Because this ring traps | |||||
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| heat, the surface unit and cooktop | |||||
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| Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets. |
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Using a Griddle
(not supplied, but available for purchase) |
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The griddle is intended for direct food |
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cooking and can be used on both sides |
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(Figures 4 and 5). Do not use pans or other |
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cookware on the griddle. Doing so could |
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damage the finish. With the grate in position | Figure 5 |
Figure 4 | |
over the burner, set the griddle on top of the | Flat Side |
Side with grooves | |
grate positioning the notches in the griddle |
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over the grate fingers(Figures 3 and 4). |
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Figure 3 |
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Always place the griddle on the grate before to turn on the burner.
Always use potholders to remove the griddle from the grate. Allow the griddle to cool before removing. Do not set hot griddle on surfaces that cannot withstand high heat; such as countertops.
Be sure the griddle is positioned correctly and stable before use to prevent hot spills and possible burns.
