Owner Manual

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Using Proper Cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence
the heat setting needed for best cooking results.
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using
proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and
Figure 2.
Figure 1: Testing cookware
Check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the
cookware (see Figure 1).
Cookware should have
flat bottoms that make
good contact with the
entire surface of the
heating element (see
Figure 2).
•F
lat bottom and straight
sides.
•T
ight fitting lids.
•W
eight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced
.
•P
an sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.
•M
ade of material that
conducts heat well.
•E
asy to clean.
•A
lways match pot
diameter to element
size.
•C
urved and warped pans.
•Cookware larger than
element by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
•Heavy handle tilts pan.
•Pan is much smaller
than the element.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and
quickly heat is transferred from the surface ele-
ment to the pan bottom. The most popular materi-
als available are:
• Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some
types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized
aluminum cookware resists staining and pit-
ting).
• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discol-
ors easily (see Aluminum).
• Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven
cooking results. Durable, easy to clean, and
resists staining.
• Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor, but will re-
tain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking
temperature is reached.
• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating charac-
teristics will vary depending on base material.
• Glass - Slow heat conductor.
IMPORTANT
NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over
two dierent surface cooking areas at the same
time. Incorrect use may damage the cooktop.
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. Follow all the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations for use and care of cookware.
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Figure 1: Proper cookware