How to Check Pan Performance on a Solid Disk Surface Unit
Use of correct cookware can affect the cooking
performance and cleaning of your cooktop. The
correct cookware reduces the temperature of the
cooktop surface and minimizes the chance of
burning onto the cooktop.
You must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms.
Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms or
may be warped. If you are unsure of the flatness of
your pans you may do this quick test.
Turn your pan upside
down on the countertop,
place a ruler
against
the pan surface. The
bottom of the pan and the
straight edge of the ruler
should fit flush against each other all the way across.
Turn the ruler a full 360 degrees, checking for any
space between the ruler and the bottom of the pan.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or warped
bottoms are not recommended.
Another simple test to determine even heat
distribution across the cookware bottom is to put one
inch of water in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and
observe the location of bubbles as the water starts to
boil. Good flat cookware will have an even
distribution of bubbles over the bottom surface area
of the pan. Bubbles localized in only a portion of the
bottom indicate uneven contact of the pan to the
surface unit, uneven heat transfer or an unsuitable pan.
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Place only dry pans on the solid
disk surface units. Do not place
hds on the units, particularly
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We recommend that you use
only a flat-bottomed wok. They
are available at your
retail
store. The bottom of the wok
should have the same diameter
as the surface unit to ensure
proper contact.
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Do not use woks that have
support rings. This type of wok
not heat on solid disk
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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.
The cookware should also be
covered, if applicable to the
cooking process.
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Canning pots should not extend more than I inch
beyond the surface of a solid disk surface unit and
should have flat bottoms. When canning pots do not
meet this description, the use of the HI heat setting
causes excessive heat buildup and may result in
damage to the cooktop. See the Home Canning Tips
section for further information.
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