Operating and Installation Instructions

Cookware
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– Select cookware that fits the size of
the burner:
Lar
ge diameter = large burner
Small diameter = small burner
– Using cookware that is too large can
cau
se the flames to spread out and
damage the surrounding countertop
or other appliances. Choosing the
right cookware size improves
efficiency.
– Any cookware that has a diameter
small
er than the burner grate or
which does not rest in a stable
position on the grate (without
wobbling) is dangerous and should
not be used.
– Unlike cookware that is used on an
ele
ctric cooktop, the bottom of
cookware used on a gas cooktop
does not have to be flat to deliver
effective cooking performance.
– When purchasing pots and pans,
k
eep in mind that the diameter
indicated is typically the top
diameter, not the bottom diameter.
– All heat-resistant cookware is
suitable
for use on the gas cooktop.
– Cookware with a thick bottom is
pr
eferable, as it distributes heat more
evenly. Cookware with a thin bottom
may cause food to overheat in certain
spots. To avoid this, stir the food
frequently.
– Always place cookware on the burner
gr
ate supplied with the cooktop.
Never place it directly on the burner.
– Position the cookware on the burner
gr
ate so that it cannot tip. There is
always a possibility of a slight tilt,
despite the proper position.
– Do not use pots or pans that have
bott
oms with pronounced edges.