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Cookt
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Cooktop
Flame level
The flames on the burners should always stay under the cookware, and should not extend
beyond the cookware bottom at any time.
WARNING
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Flames larger than the cookware bottom may result in a fire or physical injury.
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When you set a burner to simmer, do not turn the burner knob quickly. Watch the flame to
make sure it stays on.
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After turning on a surface burner, make sure that the burner has ignited. Adjust the level of
the flame by turning the burner knob.
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Always turn off the surface burner controls before removing cookware. All surface burner
controls should be turned OFF when you are not cooking.
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Always turn the burners off before you go to sleep or go out.
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If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and call a qualified service technician. NEVER
use an open flame to locate a leak.
Cookware
Requirements
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Flat bottom and straight sides.
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Tight-fitting lid.
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Well-balanced with the handle weighing less than the main portion of the pot or pan.
Material characteristics
• Aluminum
: An excellent heat conductor. Some types of food may cause the aluminum to
darken. However, anodized aluminum cookware resists staining and pitting.
• Copper
: An excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
• Stainless steel
: A slow heat conductor with uneven cooking performance, but is durable, easy
to clean, and resists staining.
• Cast-Iron
: A poor conductor but retains heat very well.
• Enamelware
: Heating characteristics depend on the base material.
• Glass
: A slow heat conductor. Use only glass cookware that is specified for range top cooking
or oven use.
