Frigidaire PCFI3080AF Use & Care Manual page 15

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 5.
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 2).
cookware Material types
Cookware material is especially important when
using an induction cooktop. The cookware must
contain magnetic iron or steel to work on an in-
duction cooktop. Common materials for induction
cookware include the following:
Stainless Steel - Slow heat conductor. Durable,
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easy to clean, and resists staining. Some types
of stainless steel will not work on an induction
cooktop. Use the magnet test (see "Figure 4:
Magnet test") to check stainless steel cookware.
cast iron - A slow heat conductor that retains
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heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking tem-
perature is reached.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating charac-
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teristics will vary depending on the base ma-
terial. Porcelain-enamel on a compatible metal
will work on an induction cooktop. Use the
magnet test to check porcelain-enamel cook-
ware.
To see if a piece of cookware will work on your
induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it. If the
magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the cook-
ware, the cookware will work on your induction
cooktop
Cookware sold as induc-
tion-ready will often have a
symbol printed on the bottom
by the manufacturer.
Before Setting Surface controlS
figure 2: testing cookware
figure 3: induction symbol
the Magnet test
To see if a piece of cookware will work on your
induction cooktop, try to stick a magnet to it (see
Figure 4).
Magnet
Sticks
figure 4: Magnet test
If the magnet clings firmly to the bottom of the
cookware, it will work on your induction cooktop.
If the magnet clings weakly or not at all, the cook-
ware will not heat up on your induction cooktop.
caution
Proper cookware on an operating induction cook-
ing zone will heat up very quickly. If an empty
piece of cookware is left on an operating induc-
tion cooking zone, the rapid change in tempera-
ture may warp or damage the cookware.
Do NOT place hot cookware on the control panel.
The heat may damage the electronic parts.
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Magnet
Falls