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Do not let plastic, paper or cloth come in contact with a
hot burner grate. They may melt or catch fire.
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Never let a pan boil dry. This can damage your pan and
the cooking surface.
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Professional quality pans with metal handles are
recommended because plastic handles can melt or
blister if the flame extends up the side of the pan.
Professional quality pans are found at restaurant
supply stores and gourmet specialty shops. All
cookware should have these characteristics: good heat
conductivity, good balance, correctly sized base
diameter, a heavy, flat base, and a proper fitting lid.
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For best cooking results, the flame should be contained
under the bottom of the pan.
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Aluminum and copper are pan materials that conduct
the heat quickly and evenly. These metals are
sometimes attached to the base or in the core between
stainless steel.
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A heavy, flat base is more apt to remain flat when
heated. Pan bases that are warped, dented, ridged or
too lightweight will heat unevenly. Heat and cool pans
gradually to avoid sudden temperature changes which
tend to distort cookware. Do not add cold water to a hot
pan.
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A properly fitting lid will shorten cooking time and make
it possible to use lower heat settings.
Specialty Cookware
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Woks
— Either flat based or round bottom woks with
the accessory ring can be used on all models. Round
bottom woks must be used with a support ring. The
porcelain-coated cast iron wok support ring must be
purchased separately.
Figure 17:
Flat Base Pan
Figure 18:
Covered Pan
Figure 19:
Flat-bottom Wok Pan
Figure 20:
Round-Bottom Wok in Support Ring
