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14 Surface Cooking
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Using propercookware Cookwarematerialtypes
Thesizeandtypeofcookware used will influence Thecookwarematerialdetermineshowevenlyand
thesettingneededforbestcookingresults, quicklyheatistransferredfromthesurfaceelement
Cookwareshouldhaveflatbottomsthatmakegood tothepan bottom, Themostpopularmaterials
contactwiththeentire surfaceheatingelement, available are:
Checkforflatnessbyrotatingaruleracrossthe • Aluminum-Excelentheatconductor. Some
bottomofthecookware, typesoffoodwillcauseittodarken(Anodized
:. aluminumcookwareresistsstaining& pitting). If
aluminum pansslideacrosstheceramic
............. ! cooktop, theymayleave metal markswhichwill
resemble scratches. Remove these marks
• immediately,
Copper-Exce,entheatconductorbutd sco ors
easily, May leave metal marks on ceramic glass
, (seeAluminumabove).
StainlesssteeI-Slowheatconductorwith
.nevencook ngresu ts. sduraUe,easytodean
and resists staining.
..... • Cast iron - A poor heat conductor however will
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using
proper cookware as illustrated.
Cookware should always:
• Have a flat bottom.
• Have tight fitting lids.
• Be well balanced.
• Be made of a material that conducts heat well.
• Be easy to clean.
• Match to the size of the element diameter.
Cookware should never:
° Have a curved or
warpedbottom.
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.
For more information about the ceramic cooktop
see "Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance" in the
General Care & Cleaning section.
• Overhang the
element by more
than one-half inch.
_' • Be smaller than
the element
° Havea heavy
handle that tilts
pan,
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