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Surface Cooking
Using Turbo Boil
TM
Element
(some models)
The Turbo BoilTMfeature
uses a higher wattage
surface
radiant element
which
can bring food
items to boil much quicker.
The left front radiant element
will be clearly marked
if this feature
_ _ _ B 0
B o _
is available
on your range (See Fig. 1). If equipped
with the Turbo Boil
TM
feature,
place the
_
cookware
on the left front surface
element
and follow the instructions
"To Operate
a Single
v
Radiant
Element"
in the Settings
Surface
Controls
section.
Fig. 1
Using proper
cookware
The size and type of cookware
used will influence
the setting
needed for best cooking
results. 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. 3).
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
above).
STAINLESS
STEEL
- Slow heat conductor
with uneven
cooking
results.
Is durable,
easy to clean and resists
staining.
CAST
IRON - A poor heat conductor
however
will retain heat very
well. Cooks evenly once cooking
temperature
is reached.
Not
recommended
for use on ceramic
cooktops.
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.
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• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does not
tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
• Pansizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size of
the surface element.
• Made of a material that
conducts heat well.
• Easyto clean.
® Always match pot diameter
to element surface
diameter.
Fig. 2
Be sure to follow the
recommendations
for using
proper cookware
as
illustrated in Figs. 4 & 5. For
more information
about the
ceramic cooktop see
"Cooktop Cleaning
&
Maintenance"
in the General
Care & Cleaning
section.
e Curved
and warped
pan
bottoms.
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• Pan overhangs element b
more than one-half inch.
w
® Pan is smaller than
element.
® Heavy handle tilts pan
.......
Fig. 3
Important
Note: DO NOT place EMPTY
aluminum,
glass or porcelain-enamel
coated cookware on the ceramic
cooktop!
The melting point of cookware made with these
materials may be reached quickly especially if
left empty & they may bond to the ceramic
cookto p. If the cookware melts it WILL damage
the cooktop! BE SURE to follow ALL the
cookware manufacturer's suggestions when
using ANY type of cookware on the ceramic
cooktop.
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