Smeg C6GGXU important safety instructions Cookware, Instructions for the User, Properties

Instructions for the User

4.4 Cookware

NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface or burner.

Ideally, cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a tight-fitting lid and medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough cookware finishes may scratch the rangetop. Aluminum and copper may be used in cookware as a core material or base. However, when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the rangetop or grates.

Cookware properties are a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is distributed, which affects cooking results. A non-stick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, a non- stick finish on aluminum cookware will take on the properties of aluminum.

Refer to the following chart as a guide to the physical properties of cookware.

COOKWARE	PROPERTIES
	• Heats quickly and evenly
Aluminum	• Suitable for all types of cooking
	• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks.
	• Heats slowly and evenly
Cast iron	• Good for browning and frying
	• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
	• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
Ceramic or glass-ceramic	• Heats slowly but unevenly
	• Best results with low to medium heat settings.
Copper	• Heats very quickly and evenly
	• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
Earthenware
	• Use low heat settings

Porcelain enameled steel or cast

•See stainless steel or cast iron

iron

	•	Heats quickly but unevenly
Stainless steel	•	Stainless steel cookware with aluminum or copper as a core
		material or bottom provides even heating.

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