Before Setting Surface Controls; Cookware Material Types; Using Proper Cookware - Kenmore 9746 - 30 in. Electric Range Use And Care Manual

Before Setting Surface Controls
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 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).
Stainless =Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron =A slow heat conductor however will retain heat
very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops
unless the cookware is coated,
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,
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using proper cookware as
illustrated in Figs, 1 & 2.
Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact
with the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). Check
for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (See Fig. 1). For more information about the
ceramic cooktop see "Cooktop cleaning & maintenance" in
the Care & Cleaning section.
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"t 1_ • Curved and warped pan.
sides. Flat bottom and straight ................................................
Tight fitting lids.
Weight of handle does " Pan larger than cooking area
marked on cooktop by more
not tilt pan. Pan is well than one-half inch or 12mm.
balanced.
• Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size of; o Heavy handle tilts pan.
the surface element.
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conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Pan is smaller or larger
o Always match pot than heating area marked
diameter to element size. on cooktop.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
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