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USING THE RANGE:
Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktop
Selecting types of cookware for glass cooktop models
Stainless Steel:
Recomended
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
See insert for cookware to use with induction cooktops.
Check pans for flat bottoms by using
a straight edge..
Pans with rounded, curved,
ridged or warped bottoms are
not recommended.
Aluminum:
Heavy weight recommended.
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches if cleaned
cooktop bt can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom:
Recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can be
removed, as long as the cooktops is
cleaned inmmediately. However, do not
let these pots boil dry. Overheated metal
can bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue that
will permanently stain the cooktop if not
removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron:
Recommended if bottom pan is coated.
Porcelain Enamel on Steel:
Not recommended.
Heating empty pans can cause permanent
damage to cooktops glass. The enamel can
melt and bond to the ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
Not recommended.
Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
Not recommended.
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Cast Iron:
Not recommended - unless designed
specifically for glass cooktops.
Poor conductivity and slow to absorb heat.
Will scratch the cooktop surface.
NOTE:
Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of
cookware on the ceramic cooktops.
Do not place wet pans
on the glass cooktop.
For Best Results
Place only dry pans on the surface
elements. Do not place lids on the
surface elements, particularly wet lids.
Do not use woks that have support
rings, This type of wok will not heat on
glass surface elements.
We recommend that you use only a
flat-bottomed wok. They are available
at your local retail store. The bottom
of the wok should have the same
diameter as the surface element to
ensure proper contact.
Some special cooking procedures
require specific cookware such as
pressure cookers, deep-fat fryers,
etc. All cookware must have flat
bottoms and be the correct size.
Do not use woks with support
rings on the glass cooktop.
Use flat-bottomed woks
on the glass cooktop.
