GE JBS29GM Use And Care Manual page 10

SOLID DISK ELEMENT COOKWARE TIPS
For cooking on solid disk elements, the use of
appropriate cookware is very important.
. Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than
other metals.
to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at LO or
manufacturer describes.
Do not use a wire trivet or any other kind of
heat-retarding pad between the cookware and
the element.
Don't use pans with rounded
bottoms. They don't have enough
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contact with the solid disk
element to cook properly.
Use pans of the correct diameter
only. They should be slightly
larger than the solid disk element
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so spillovers will flow onto the
cooktop and not bake onto the
element. A damp cloth is
sufficient to rem-eve the spill.
Pans should not overhang
than 1 inch beyond the element.
energy usage, you should use a
pan that is sized correctly for the
cooking process, with a well-
fitted lid to avoid evaporation
loss, and cook with as little water
or fat as possible. If the pan is
too small, energy is wasted and
spillage can flow onto the solid
disk element.
o Place only dry pans on the solid
disk elements. Do not place lids
on the elements, particularly
wet lids.
the heat from the element. The thick, flat bottom
provides good heat distribution from the element to
the food. This cooking process requires little water,
fat or electricity.
Pans with thin, uneven bottoms do not adequately
utilize the heat coming from the element. The food
to be cooked may burn and require more time and
electricity. You would also have to add more fat
or water.
Pans with uneven bottoms are not suitable.
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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 element to ensure
proper contact.
Do not use woks that have
support rings. This type of
wok will not heat on solid
disk elements.
Some special cooking procedures
require specific cookware such as
pressure cookers, deep fat fryers,
etc. All cookware must have flat
bottoms and be the correct size.
The cookware should also be
covered, if applicable to the
cooking process.
Except in pressure cooking with
water and water-bath canning,
canning pots should not extend
more than 1 inch beyond the
surface of a solid disk element
and should have flat bottoms.
When canning pots do not meet
this description, the use of the HI
heat setting causes excessive heat
buildup and may result in damage
to the cooktop. See the Home
Canning Tips section for further
information.