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Surface cooking
Using the proper cookware
Using the right cookware can prevent many problems, such as uneven cooking or
extended cooking times. Using the proper pots and pans will reduce cooking times
and cook food more evenly.
Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Flat bottom and straight sides.
•
Tight fitting lids.
•
Weight of handle does not tilt
pan.
•
Pan is well balanced.
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Pan size matches the amount of
food to be prepared and the size
of the surface element.
•
Made of a material that
conducts heat well.
Always match pot diameter to
element surface diameter.
Curved and warped pan bottoms.
Pan overhangs element by more
than one-half inch.
Pan is smaller than element.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
1.
To turn the warming center on, press the
Warming Center On/Off
pad.
2.
Select the power setting you want. Press the
Warming Center Level
pad once
for Low, twice for Medium, and three times for High.
3.
To turn the warming center off, press the
Warming Center On/Off
pad.
NOTE
•
Pressing
OFF/CLEAR
does not turn the warming center off.
•
For best results, all foods on the warming center should be covered with a lid
or aluminum foil. When warming pastries or breads, the lid or foil should be
vented to allow moisture to escape.
Recommended settings
LEVEL
TYPE OF FOOD
Low
Breads/pastries, casseroles, gravies, eggs
Medium
Dinner plate with foods, soups (cream), vegetables, sauces, stews,
meats
High
Fried foods, soups (liquid), hot beverages
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