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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Installing Burner Grates
Do not use surface burners without burner caps and grates
properly installed. Missing pieces or improper installation
may lead to spills, burns, or damage to your range and
cookware.
Make sure the burner grates are properly placed on the
cooktop before using the surface burners. The grates are
designed to rest inside the recess on the cooktop.
To install burner grates, place grates flat-side down and
align into the cooktop recess. Grates should rest flush
against each other and against the sides of the recess (See
Figure 2
).
Figure 2:
How to properly place burner grates
Cookware Material Types
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.
•
Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
•
Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor; however, it will retain
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature
is reached.
•
Porcelain - enamel on metal - Heating characteristics
will vary depending on base material.
•
Glass - Slow heat conductor.
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Using Proper Cookware
Important: For best cooking results, cookware should have
flat bottoms that rest level on the burner grate. Before using
cookware, check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware
Figure 3:
Check for flat bottom cookware
CORRECT
• 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.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
Figure 4:
Cookware recommendations
Please note: The size and type of utensil used and the
amount and type of food being cooked will influence the
burner flame setting needed for best cooking results.
(Figure
3).
INCORRECT
• Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
• Pan overhangs unit by
more than 1" (2.5 cm).
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Flame extends beyond unit.
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