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Using the Rangetop
Using the Proper Cookware
• Rough-bottomed cookware can permanently damage the coated surfaces.
• To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles away from the front edge of the rangetop and adja-
cent burners.
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Lift to reposition cookware. Sliding may damage the grate finish. Always set cookware gently onto the
grates and center them for good balance.
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To avoid burns or fire, do not let flames extend beyond the base of the cookware.
• If using glass cookware, verify that it is designed for rangetop cooking.
• Never leave plastic items on the rangetop. Hot vent air can melt or ignite plastic or burst sealed plastic
containers.
• Always hold a wok or small pot by the handle while cooking.
For overall safety and best performance, select the correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked. Improp-
erly selected cooking utensils will not cook evenly or efficiently.
Use cookware that:
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has flat, smooth bottoms with tight-fitting lids to keep heat, aroma, and steam in.
• is well-balanced with handles weighing less than the main portion of the cookware.
