Choosing Cooking Utensils - Amana AGS730 Use And Care Manual

Choosinq Cooking Utensils
Cooking Utensils
1. Use the proper pan size. Do not use a pan
thathasa bottom smaUerthan the flame. Do
not use utensils that over hang the grate by
more than 1".
2. Care should be taken when using glazed
cooking utensils. Some glass, earthenware
or other glazed utensils will break due to
sudden temperature changes.
3. Select utensils without broken or loose
handles. The handle should not be heavy
enough to tilt the pan.
4. Select utensils with fiat bottoms.
Determining If a Pan Has a Flat Bottom
1. Rotate a ruler along the bottom of the pan. If
the pan is not fiat there will be gaps between
the bottom of the pan and the edge of the
ruler.
2. A small grove or mark on a pan bottom will not
effect cooking times. However, if a pan has
a large gap or an extremely uneven bottom,
it will not be energy efficient and will not
provide good cooking results.
Cooking Utensil Specifications
Type Response To Temperature Changes Recommended Usage
Aluminum Heats and Cools Quickly Frying, Braising, Roasting
Cast Iron Heats and Cools Slowly Low Heat Cooking, Frying
Gourmet _ooking, Wine Sauces,
Copper, Tin Lined Heats and Cools Quickly Egg Dishes
Enamelware Response Depends on Base Metal Low Heat Cooking
Glass Ceramic Heats and Cools Slowly Low Heat Cooking
Stainless Steel Heats and Cools at Moderate Rate Soups, Sauces, Vegetables,
General Cooking
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