Cookware - GE JP3021 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer's recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop but can be removed if cleaned
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper:
recommended
Copper Bottom:
usable, but not recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can
be removed, as long as the cooktop
is cleaned immediately. However, do
not let these pots boil dry. Overheated
metal can bond to glass cooktops. An
overheated copper bottom pot will leave
a residue that will permanently stain the
cooktop if not removed immediately.
For Best Results
place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet lids.
Wet pans and lids may stick to the surface when cool.
wok will not heat on glass surface elements.
wok. They are available at your local retail store. The
bottom of the wok should have the same diameter as
the surface element to ensure proper contact.
cookware such as pressure cookers or deep-fat
fryers. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be
the correct size.
8
Porcelain Enamel-Covered
Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Caution is
recommended for cast-iron cookware
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, since it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
usable, but not recommended
surface.
Stoneware:
usable, but not recommended
surface.
surface element. Cooking performance
will not be as good if the cookware is
either smaller or larger than the surface
element.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
ridged or warped bottoms are
not recommended.
49-2000738 Rev. 0