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Before Setting Surface Controls
Using
Proper
Cookware
The size and type
of cookware
used will influence the radiant
element
power
level setting
needed
for best cooking
results.
Be sure to follow
the recommendations
for using proper
cookware
shown on this page.
Figure 2: Check
pan for flat bottom
using ruler
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Cookware
larger
than
cooking
area
marked
on
cooktop
by more than
one-half
inch or 12mm.
Heavy
handle
tilts
pan.
Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
Cookware
Material
Types
The cookware
material
determines
how evenly
and quickly
heat
is transferred
from the surface
element
to the pan bottom.
Aluminum
- Excellent
heat conductor.
Some types of food
will
cause it to darken
(anodized
aluminum
cookware
resists staining
and pitting).
If aluminum
pans slide across the ceramic
cooktop,
they may leave metal
marks which will resemble
scratches.
Remove these marks immediately.
Copper
- Excellent
heat conductor
but discolors
easily. May
leave metal
marks on ceramic
glass (see Aluminum).
Stainless
- Slow heat conductor
with
uneven cooking
results.
Is
durable,
easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron - A slow 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
the ceramic
cooktop.
Glass - Slow heat conductor.
Not recommended
for ceramic
cooktop
surfaces
because
it may scratch
the glass.
Important:
Do not place empty
aluminum,
glass or porcelain-
enamel
coated
cookware
on the ceramic
cooktop.
The melting
point of cookware
made with
these materials
may be reached
quickly
especially
if left empty
and they may bond to the
ceramic
cooktop.
If the cookware
melts it will damage
the
cooktop.
Be sure to follow
all the cookware
manufacturer's
suggestions
when using any type of cookware
on the ceramic
cooktop.
About the Ceramic
Glass Cooktop
The ceramic
cooktop
has radiant
surface
elements
located
below
the surface
of the glass. The design
of the ceramic
cooktop
outlines
the area of the surface
element
underneath.
Be
sure to match
the pan size with the diameter
of the element
outline
on the cooktop
and only flat
bottomed
cookware
should
be used. The type and size of cookware,
the number
of surface
elements
in use and their settings
are all factors
that will affect
the amount
of heat that will spread
to areas
beyond
the surface
elements.
The areas surrounding
the elements
may become
hot
enough
to cause burns.
About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element
temperature
rises gradually
and evenly. As the
temperature
rises, the element
will glow
red. To maintain
the
selected
setting
the element
will cycle on and off. The heating
element
retains enough
heat to provide
a uniform
and consistent
heat during
the off cycle.
For efficient
cooking,
turn off the
element
several
minutes
before
cooking
is complete.
This will
allow
residual
heat to complete
the cooking
process.
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