Frigidaire CGES3045KB2 Use & Care Manual page 11

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Using
proper
cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow
the recommendations
for using proper cookware as
illustrated in Figures 1 & 2.
Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good
contact with the entire surface heating element (Figure
1). Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware (Figure 2).
*CORRECT
iNCORRECT
t
t
e Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
e Weight of handle does not
tilt pan.
Pan is well
balanced,
o Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared
and the size of
the surface element,
• Made of a material that
conducts
heat well,
e Easy to clean.
® Always match pot diameter
to element
surface
diameter.
e Curved
and warped pan
bottoms.
o Pan overhangs
element
by
more than one-half
inch.
o Pan is smaller than
element.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
Figure 1
Cookware material
types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:
Aluminum-
Excellent heat conductor. Some types
of food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum
cookware resists staining & pitting). :If aluminum pans
slide across the ceramic glass cooktop, they may leave
metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove
these marks immediately.
Copper-
Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. Nay
leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum above).
Stainless steel- Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. :Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast iron- A poor heat conductor however will retain
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain=enamel
on metal-
Heating characteristics
will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel
coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
cooktops.
Glass= Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the
glass.
Due to the high intensity of heat generated by the
surface
elements, the glass surface will turn green
when the element will be turned off. This phenomenon
is normal and the glass will come back to its original
white color after it has completely cooled down. (White
Figure 2

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