10
Cooking Utensils
• Use proper pan size. Do not use utensils that
overhang grate by more than 1 inch.
• Use care when using glazed cooking utensils.
Some glass, earthenware, or other glazed utensils
break due to sudden temperature changes.
• Select utensils without broken or loose handles.
Handles should not be heavy enough to tilt pan.
• Select utensils with flat bottoms.
• Do not use a wok with a ring stand.
Utensil Material Charateristics
Type
Temperature
Response
Uses
Aluminum
Heats and Cools
Quickly
Frying, Braising,
Roasting
Cast Iron
Heats and Cools
Quickly
Low Heat Cooking,
Frying
Copper
Tin Lined
Heats and Cools
Quickly
Gourmet Cooking, Wine
Sauces, Egg Dishes
Enamelware
Depends on Base
Metal
Low Heat Cooking
Ceramic (Glass)
Heats and Cools
Quickly
Low Heat Cooking
Stainless Steel
Heats and Cools at
Moderate Rate
Soups, Sauces,
Vegetables, General
Cooking
Testing Pan for Flatness
For best cooking results, use a pan with a flat bottom.
Determine if pan has a flat bottom.
1.
Rotate a ruler along bottom of pan. If pan is not flat,
gaps between bottom of pan and edge of ruler occur.
2.
A small groove or mark on a pan does not effect
cooking times. However, if a pan has a gap, formed
rings, or an uneven bottom, it does not cook
efficiently and in some cases may not boil water.
Cleaning Cooktop, Burners, and Grates
Clean cooktop and grates using damp cloth and soapy
water. If necessary, clean with nonabrasive cleaners or
pads. Dry thoroughly when finished to avoid rusting.
• Do not use harsh powders, oven cleaners, scouring
pads, or steel wool.
Cleaning Burner Ports
Use pipe cleaners to clean burner ports.
• Do not use tooth picks to clean burner ports. Tooth
picks can break off and clog ports.
Lighting Burner without Electricity
If power is not available to light burner, light burner with a
match.
1. Hold lighted match ½ inch from burner head.
2. Push and turn burner control knob to
LITE position.
• Remove hand when burner ignites.
3. Turn burner control knob to
OFF position when
finished.