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Using the cooktop burners
Cookware
Requirements
• Flat bottom and straight sides
• Tight-fitting lid
• Well-balanced, with the pot/pan having the bulk of the weight.
Material characteristics
Material Heat conduction Comment
Aluminum Excellent
Some foods may darken the aluminum. However,
anodized aluminum resists staining and pitting.
Copper Excellent Discolors easily
Stainless steel Slow
Uneven cooking performance but is durable, easy
to clean, and resists staining.
Cast-iron Poor Reatains heat very well
Enamelware -
Heating traits depend on the base material.
Glass Slow
Use only glass cookware that is specified for
cooktop cooking or oven use.
Heatproof
Glass-ceramic
Very slowly
Can be used for either surface or oven cooking.
Check cookware manufacturer’s directions to be
sure it can be used on a gas cooktop.
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