7
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to
follow the recommendations for using proper
cookware as illustrated in Figs. 1 & 2.
Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good
contact with the entire surface heating element . Check
for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (See Fig. 1).
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
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Flat bottom and straight
sides.
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Tight fitting lids.
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Weight of handle does not
tilt cookware. Cookware is
well balanced.
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Cookware size matches the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size of
the surface element.
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Made of material that
conducts heat well.
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Easy to clean.
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Always match cookware
bottom to element
diameter.
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Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
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Cookware overhangs element
by more than 1/2” (1.27 cm).
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Cookware is smaller than
element.
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Cookware weight is not
balanced.
