Cookware For Radiant Glass Cooktop - GE GRS500PV Owner's Manual

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.
Recommended
Stainless Steel
This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper,
aluminum or other metals for improved heat distribution. Combination metal skillets
usually work satisfactorily if they are used with medium heat or as the manufacturer
recommends.
Aluminum:
Heavy weight recommended. Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes
appear as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned immediately.
Copper Bottom:
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.
Enamel (painted) on Cast Iron:
Recommended if bottom of pan is coated
Not Recommended
Enamel (painted) on Steel:
Heating empty pans can cause permanent damage to cooktop glass. The enamel
can melt and bond to the ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Cast Iron:
Not recommended unless designed specifically for glass cooktops. Slow to absorb
heat. Will scratch the cooktop surface.
For Best Results
the surface elements, particularly wet lids. Wet pans and lids may
stick to the surface when cool and may leave mineral deposits on
the cooktop that may affect the cooktop appearance.
heat on glass surface elements. We recommend that you use only
a flat-bottomed 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.
as pressure cookers or deep-fat fryers. All cookware must have
flat bottoms and be the correct size.
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Check pans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved,
ridged or warped bottoms are
not recommended.
Do not place wet pans on the glass cooktop.
Do not use woks with support rings on the glass cooktop.
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