Before Setting Surface Controls
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used wiii
influence the radiant
element power levei
setting needed for best
cooking results. Be sure to follow the
recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in both Figs. 1 &2.
Fig. 1
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 1). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). For more detailed information about the ceramic cooktop see Cooktop maintenance and Cooktop cleaning in the Care & Cleaning section.
Cookware material _ypes
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials available are:
AIumlnum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken. (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting.)
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durabie_ easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor however wiii retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
Glass - Slow heat conductor.
W
°Flat bottom and straight sides.
°Tight fitting lids.
°Weight of handle does not flit pan. Pan is weii balanced.
°Pan sizes match 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 pot diameter to surface
element size.
°Curved and warped pans.
Cookware larger than surface element on
cooktop by more than
°Heavy handle tilts pan.
*Pan is smaller than the surface element on cooktop.
Fig. 2
