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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the
recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in
Figure 2
and
Figure
3.
• 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.
Figure 3: Proper cookware
Check for flatness by rotating a
ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (see
Figure
2).
Cookware should have flat
bottoms that make good contact
with the entire surface of the
heating element (see
Figure
Figure 2:
Testing cookware
• Curved and warped pans.
• Cookware larger than
element by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is much smaller
than the element.
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 and pitting).
•
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (see
Aluminum).
•
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results.
Durable, easy to clean, and resists staining.
•
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor, but will retain heat very
3).
well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.
•
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will
vary depending on base material.
•
Glass - Slow heat conductor.
IMPORTANT: Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelain-
enamel coated cookware on the element. The melting point of
cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly,
especially if left empty. If the cookware melts it will damage the
cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufacturer's recommenda-
tions for use and care of cookware.
IMPORTANT: NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over
two different surface cooking areas at the same time. Incorrect
use may damage the cooktop.
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