General Information; Cooking Utensils; Pan Bottom Test - Amana AGDS901 Service Manual

General Information

Cooking Utensils

• Use proper pan size. Do not use a pan that has a
bottom smaller than element. Do not use utensils that
overhang element by more than 1 inch.
Less than 1" overhang
More than 1" overhang
• Use care when using glazed cooking utensils. Some
glass, earthenware, or other glazed utensils break due
to sudden temperature changes.
• Select utensils without broken or loose handles.
Handles should not be heavy enough to tilt pan.
• Select utensils with flat bottoms.
• Do not use a wok with a ring stand.
RS2310003 Rev. 0
1"
2"
Do not use a wok with
a ring stand.
Use a flat
bottom wok.
Utensil Material Charateristics
Type
Aluminum Heats and Cools
Quickly
Cast Iron Heats and Cools
Slowly
Copper Heats and Cools
Tin Lined Quickly
Enamelware Depends on Base
Metal
Ceramic (Glass) Heats and Cools
Slowly
Stainless Steel Heats and Cools at
Moderate Rate

Pan Bottom Test

Determine if pan has a flat bottom. For best cooking
results, use a pan with a flat bottom.
1. Rotate a ruler along bottom of pan. If pan is not flat,
gaps between bottom of pan and edge of ruler occur.
2. A small groove or mark on a pan does not effect
cooking times. However, if a pan has a gap, formed
rings, or an uneven bottom, it does not cook
efficiently and in some cases may not boil water.
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Temperature Uses
Response
Frying, Braising,
Roasting
Low Heat Cooking,
Frying
Gourmet Cooking, Wine
Sauces, Egg Dishes
Low Heat Cooking
Low Heat Cooking
Soups, Sauces,
Vegetables, General
Cooking