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Cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a
well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or coils. Aluminum and
copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However,
when used as a base, they can leave permanent marks on the
surfaces.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat
is transferred which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish
has the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the
broiler.
Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space
or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
Cookware
Characteristics
Aluminum
Heats quickly and evenly.
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Suitable for all types of cooking.
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Medium or heavy thickness is best for
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most cooking tasks.
May leave aluminum residues
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which may be diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.
Heats slowly and evenly.
Cast iron
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Good for browning and frying.
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Maintains heat for slow cooking.
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Rough edges or burrs may scratch the
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cooktop.
Ceramic or
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
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ceramic glass
Heats slowly, but unevenly.
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Ideal results on low-to-medium heat
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settings.
May scratch the cooktop.
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Cookware
Characteristics
Copper
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Earthenware
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Porcelain
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enamel-on-steel
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or cast iron
Stainless steel
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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy
efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as
the cooking area outlined on the cooktop or the coil element.
Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) beyond
the surface cooking area or element.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
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Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
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For more information, contact your local agricultural
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extension office or refer to published home canning guides.
Companies that manufacture home canning products can
also offer assistance.
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Heats very quickly and evenly.
May leave copper residues which may
be diminished if cleaned immediately
after cooking.
Can leave a permanent stain or bond
to the cooktop if overheated.
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Use on low heat settings.
May scratch the cooktop.
See stainless steel or cast iron.
Porcelain enamel bakeware without the
metal base may bond to the cooktop if
overheated.
Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
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