Before Setting Surface Controls; Using Proper Cookware; Cookware Material Types - Kenmore 790.9301 Series Use & Care Manual

Before Setting Surface Controls
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant
element power level setting needed for best cooking results. Be
sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware
shown on this page.
Figure 1: Check pan for flat bottom using ruler
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* Flat bottom and straight
sides.
" Tight fitting lids.
* Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced.
" Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.
" Made of material that
conducts heat well.
Easy to clean.
- Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
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Curved and warped pans.
Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
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.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary
depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be
smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic
cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
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
cooktop. 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.