Surface Cooking - Kenmore ELITE 790. 9802 Use & Care Manual

Surface Cooking
Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware Correct
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Cookware should have flat bottoms that make
good contact with the entire surface heating
element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure
1 ). Be sure to follow the recommendations for
using cookware as shown in Figure 2.
Note: The size
and type of
cookware used
will influence the
setting needed
for best cooking
results.
Figure 1
Cookware Material types
W
o Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
o 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 a material that
conducts heat well.
® Easy to clean.
• Always match pot diameter
to element surface
diameter.
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• Pan overhangs element by
more than one=half inch.
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• Pan is smaller than
element.
e Heavy handle tilts pan.
Figure 2
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 glass 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 or= 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.
Before Setting the Oven Controls
Air Circulation in the Oven
If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple racks, stagger
cookware as shown.
1 Oven Rack
For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not
touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot
air must circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat
to reach around the food.
Multiple Oven Racks
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