6
Using Woks
For ceramic glass cooktop
models, use only flat bottomed
woks (without support rings).
DO NOT
use a wok if it is
equipped with a metal ring that extends
beyond the surface element. Because this
ring traps heat, the surface element and
cooktop surface could be damaged.
Wire trivets:
Do not use wire trivets.
Cookware bottoms must be in direct
contact with the surface cooking areas.
DO NOT
use two
surface cooking areas, if your
appliance is not equipped with a
bridge element, to heat one large pan
such as a roaster or griddle.
DO NOT
allow cooking utensils to boil dry. Either
of these situations could damage the
glass ceramic cooktop.
Surface Cooking
Use Proper Cookware
Fig. 1
CORRECT
• 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 con
-
ducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
• Always match pan diameter to
element surface diameter.
INCORRECT
• Curved and warped pan bottoms.
• Pan overhangs unit by more than
one-half inch.
• Pan is smaller than the element.
• Heavy handle tilts the pan.
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). Be sure to follow
the recommendations for
using cookware as shown
to the right.
Note:
The size and type of cookware used will
influence the setting needed for best cooking
results.
