Surface Cooking

Use Proper Cookware

Cookware should

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have flat bottoms that

make good contact with the entire

surface heating element. Check for

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• Curved and warped pan

flatness by rotating a ruler across the

bottom of theFigure 1

cookware (See

Figure 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2.

Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Note: Always use an utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Some utensils were not made to be used in

Flat bottom and straight sides.

Tight fitting lids.

Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced.

Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element.

Made of a material that conducts heat well.

Easyto clean.

Always match pot diameter to element diameter.

Figure 2

Panoverhangs unit by more than one-half inch or 12mm.

Heavy handle tilts pan.

Pan is smaller or larger than element

the oven or on the cooktop.

Do not use griddle over more than one burner because it could

damage your cooktop. It can also result in

exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards and be

hazardous to your health.

*Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware

requirements.

Cookware Material types

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:

ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.

COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).

STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

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790.99613 specifications

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