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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 2: Check pan for flat bottom using ruler
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat
is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.
•
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.
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Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel
coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
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Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic
cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Do not allow aluminum foil, empty glass-
porcelain cookware or ANY material that can melt to make
contact with the ceramic cooktop. If these items melt on the
cooktop they may damage 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.
• Flat bottom and straight
• Curved and warped pans.
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
• Cookware larger than
balanced
.
cooking area marked on
• Pan sizes match the
cooktop by more than
amount of food to be
one-half inch or 12mm.
prepared and the size
of the surface element.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
• Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
About the ceramic glass cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located
below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic
cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be
sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element
outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should
be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface
elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect
the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface
elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot
enough to cause burns.
Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic cooktop.
Any cookware that has rough or dirty bottoms can mark and
scratch the ceramic glass surface. Only flat-bottom cookware
should be used.
Radiant surface elements may appear to
have cooled after they have been turned off.
The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the
glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently.
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