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Surface Cooking
Use Proper
Cookware
Cookware should
have flat bottoms that
make good contact
with the entire
surface heating
element. Check for
flatness by rotating a
ruler across the
Figure 1
bottom of the
cookware (See
Figure 1). Be sure to follow the
recommendations
for using cookware as
shown in Figure 2.
Note: The size and type of cookware used
will influence the setting needed for best
cooking results.
Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Some utensils were not made to be used in
the oven or on the cooktop.
Using a wok
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.
INCORRECT
= Curved and warped pan bottoms,
Pan overhangs burner grate by
more than 2.5 cm (1").
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Flame extends beyond pan.
Figure 2
* Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers
may be used but must conform to the above recommended
cookware
requirements.
Woks with flat bottoms suitable for
use on your cooktop are available in
most cookshop or hardware stores.
Round-bottomed woks (with a support
ring that does not extend beyond the
burner circumference)
may also be
used. The metal ring was designed to
support the wok safely when it is filled
with large amounts of liquids (soup
making) or fat (frying).
Wire trivets:
Do not use wire trivets.
Cookware bottoms must be indirect
contact with the grates.
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped
with a metal ring that extends
beyond
the burner circumference.
Because
this ring traps heat, the surface
unit
and cooktop
surface
could be
damaged.
Using
the simmer
plate
The simmer plate is intended to diffuse lower temperature of the burner to help cooking
delicate food items such as chocolate, milk, bechamel, etc. The simmer plate can also be
used for cooking sauces during long period. With the grate in position over the burner, set
the simmer plate on top of the grate, positioning the notches in the simmer plate over the
grate fingers; then place the utensil on the simmer plate.
Simmer
Plate
Always place the simmer plate on the grate before turning
on the burner.
Always use potholders to remove the simmer plate from the grate. Allow the simmer plate to cool
before removing.
Do not set hot simmer plate on surfaces such as countertops
that cannot withstand
high heat.
Be sure the simmer
plate is positioned correctly
and stable before use to prevent hot spills and
possible burns.
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