Whirlpool RF354BXG, RF350BXG, RF350PXH manual Cookware Characteristics

Cookware

IMPORTANT:Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well- fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

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

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

COOKWARE	CHARACTERISTICS
*Aluminum	■ Heats quickly and evenly.
	■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
	■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
		most cooking tasks.
Cast iron	■ Heats slowly and evenly.
	■ Good for browning and frying.
	■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
	■ Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop.
Ceramic or	■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Ceramic glass	■ Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop.
	■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
	■ Best results on low to medium heat
		settings.
*Copper	■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware	■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
	■ Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain	■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
Stainless steel	■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.
	■ A core or base of aluminum or copper
		on stainless steel provides even
		heating.

*Aluminum and copper may be used as core or base in cookware and can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.

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