IABOUTCOOKING
ABOUT COOKWARE
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Never allow a pan to boil dry as this maydamagethe
lpan, cooktopand/or heatingCAUelementTION .
To achieve optimum surfacecooking performance,select
heavy gauge,flat, smooth bottom pans that fit the size of the surface unit.
Properpans will reducecooking times, use less energy and cook food more evenly. Use these tests to determine
if pan bottom is flat.
Ruler Test:
1. Placea ruler acrossthe bottom of the pan.
2.Hold it up to the light. Little light should be visible under the ruler,
Bubble Test:
1.Put an inchof water intothe pan, place on cooktop and turn controlto HIGH.
2.Watch the bubbleformation as the water heats.
•Uniformbubbles= good performance,
•Unevenbubbles = hot spots and unevencooking,
Good Pans:
• Flat bottom,straight sides, and | .,_p |
•Madeof a heavy gauge tightmaterifittingalthatcoverscond.ucts heat well. _
•Weight of handledoes nottilt pan.
•Pansize matchesthe size of the surfaceunit. Pan should not extendmore than
Poor Pans:AA
• Grooved or warped pan ,_ | ,_',_1_ | ._ |
•Pan that is smallerthan the surfaceunit.
•Thinbottomsgauge. metal pans. _
•Unstable pan such as a small saucepan with a heavy or loose handle,
•Oversizedpans or pans
that rest across two coil elements.These will cause
discolorationor damageto the drip bowls, damageto the porcelaincooktop,and may lengthenthe cooking time on the smoothtopcooktop,
•Woks with round metal rings. The ring traps heat and maydamage coil element, porcelaincooktop,and smoothopcooktop.
COOKWARE MATERIALS
The pan material determines how evenly and quickly heat
Aluminum
Heatsis transferredfrevenly.Avoidm thethinheatingelementgaugealuminumto .theAcidicpanfoodsbottomor. salt will cause it to discolor or pit. Anodizing improves stain resistanceand pitting. Often used as a bottom coating to improve the heating of other materials.
Sliding aluminum pans across smoothtop may leave metal marks. Removethese marks fmmediatelyto prevent
permanentmarks (see page 22). Copper
Heats evenly; discolorseasily.Often used as a bottom coatingto improvethe heat conduction of other materials.
May leave metal marks on the smoothtop (see aluminum above).
If copper cleaner is not completelyremovedfrom pan, the cleaningresidue may permanentlydamage or discolor the
smoothtop the nexttime the pan is used. Stainless Steel
Heats unevenlyunlesslined with copper or has an aluminum bottom or inner core. Durable,easy to clean and stain resistant.
Cast Iron
Heats slowly and evenly; retains heat; slow to cool. Needs
and taste of some foods.
seasoningtorP c l Enpreventstickingam l and rusting. Mayaffect color
Heatsslowly and unevenly. Mayscratch the smoothtop if slid across cooktop. Some types may only be used in the
ABOUT SPECIALTY COOKWARE
Thisovenappliancehas.beentested for safe performance using conventionalcookware. Do not use any devices or accessoriesthat are not specificarlyrecommendedin this
manual. Do not use eyelid coversfor the surface units, stovetop grills, or
The use of devices or accessoriesthat are not expressly recommendedin this manual can createserious safety hazards, result in performanceproblems,and reduce the life of the componentsof the appliance.
