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Cookware
IMPORTANT:
Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a
well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and
copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However,
when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the
surfaces.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat
is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish
has the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under
the broiler.
Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space
or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE
CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
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Heats quickly and evenly.
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Suitable for all types of cooking.
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Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
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May leave aluminum residues,
which may be diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.
COOKWARE
CHARACTERISTICS
Cast iron
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Heats slowly and evenly.
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Good for browning and frying.
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Maintains heat for slow cooking.
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Rough edges or burrs may scratch
the cooktop.
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Heats slowly, but unevenly.
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Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
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May scratch the cooktop.
Copper
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Heats very quickly and evenly.
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May leave copper residues, which
may be diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.
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Can leave a permanent stain or bond
to the cooktop if overheated.
Earthenware
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Use on low heat settings.
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May scratch the cooktop.
Porcelain
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
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See stainless steel or cast iron.
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Porcelain enamel bakeware without
the metal base may bond to the
cooktop if overheated.
Stainless steel
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Heats quickly, but unevenly.
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A core or base of aluminum or
copper on stainless steel provides
even heating.
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy
efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the
cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not
extend more than ½" (13 mm) outside the area.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warm Zone element can be used alone or when any of the
other surface cooking areas are being used.
The Warm Zone element area will not glow red when cycling on.
However, the Element On light will glow while the Cooktop Warm
Zone element is in use.
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Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.
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Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture
to escape.
To Use:
1.
To turn on, press WARM ZONE ON and then START.
2.
To turn off, press WARM ZONE OFF.
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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to
cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.
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Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
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