Smeg CE6GPXU Owner's Manual page 18

8.4 Cookware
NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface or burner.
Ideally, cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a tight-fitting lid and medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough cookware finishes may scratch the rangetop. Aluminum and copper may be used in cookware as
a core material or bottom. However, when used as a bottom, these metals can leave permanent streaks
on the rangetop or grates.
Cookware properties are a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is distributed, which in turn affects
cooking results. A non-stick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, a non-
stick finish on aluminum cookware will take on the properties of aluminum.
Refer to the following chart as a guide to the physical properties of cookware.
COOKWARE
Aluminum
Cast iron
Ceramic or glass-ceramic
Copper
Earthenware
Porcelain enameled steel or cast
iron
Stainless steel
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PROPERTIES
• Heats quickly and evenly
• Suitable for all types of cooking
• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks.
• Heats slowly and evenly
• Good for browning and frying
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions
• Heats slowly but unevenly
• Best results with low to medium heat settings.
• Heats very quickly and evenly
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions
• Use low heat settings
• See stainless steel or cast iron
• Heats quickly but unevenly
• Stainless steel cookware with aluminum or copper as a core
material or bottom provides even heating.