IKEA 204.620.52, Manual

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BEfORE SETTING SURfACE CONTROLS BEfORE SETTING SURfACE CONTROLS
About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The size and type of cookware used will influence
the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be
sure to follow the recommendations for using proper
cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Cookware Material Types
The cookware material determines how evenly and
quickly heat is transferred from the surface element
to the pan bottom. The most popular materials
available are:
• Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some
typ s of food will cause it to darken (Anodized
aluminum cookware resists staining and pit-
ting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic
cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will
resemble scratches. Remove these marks imme-
diately.
• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors
easily (see Aluminum).
• Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven
cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and
resists staining.
• Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that will
retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking
temperature is reached. If cast iron pans slide
across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave
metal marks which will resemble scratches. Re-
move these marks immediately.
• porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating charac-
teristics will vary depending on base material.
Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to
avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
• Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended
for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may
scratch the glass.
Check for flatness by ro -
tating a ruler across the
bottom of the cookware
(see Figure 1). Cook-
ware should have flat
bottoms that make good
contact with the entire
surface heating element
(see Figure 2).
figure 1: Testing cookware
• Flat bottom and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does
not tilt pan. Pan is well
balanced
.
• Pan sizes match the
amount of food to be
prepared and the size
of the surface element.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pot
diameter to element
size.
• Curved and warped pans.
• Cookware larger than
cooking area marked on
cooktop by more than
one-half inch or 12mm.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Pan is smaller than the
heating area marked on
cooktop.
figure 2: proper cookware
IMpORTANT
Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelain-
enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
The melting point of cookware made with these
materials may be reached quickly, especially if
left empty, and they may bond to the ceramic
cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the
cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations for use and care of cookware.