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Using the cooktop burners
Cookware
Requirements
• Flat bottom and straight sides
• Tight-fitting lid
• Well-balanced, with the pot/pan having the bulk of the weight.
Material characteristics
Material
Aluminum
Copper
Stainless steel
Cast-iron
Enamelware
Glass
Heatproof
Glass-ceramic
Heat conduction
Excellent
Excellent
Slow
Poor
-
Slow
Very slowly
Some foods may darken the aluminum. However,
anodized aluminum resists staining and pitting.
Discolors easily
Uneven cooking performance but is durable, easy
to clean, and resists staining.
Reatains heat very well
Heating traits depend on the base material.
Use only glass cookware that is specified for
cooktop cooking or oven use.
Can be used for either surface or oven cooking.
Check cookware manufacturer's directions to be
sure it can be used on a gas cooktop.
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