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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Keep warm zone
surface control
(some models)
Single radiant
surface control
Dual radiant
surface control
(some models)
Cookware material types
The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan
bottom. The most popular materials available are:
Aluminum -
Excellent heat conductor. Some types of
food will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware
resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across
the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which
will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Copper -
Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily.
May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).
Stainless -
Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking
results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast Iron -
A slow heat conductor however will retain
heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is
reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal -
Heating characteristics
will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel
coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic
cooktops.
Glass -
Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for
ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Using proper cookware
Fig. 1
Types of cooktop elements
The ceramic glass cooktop has radiant surface elements
located below the surface of the glass. The patterns on
the ceramic glass will outline the size and type of element
available. The
single
radiant element will have one round
outline pattern shown (
keep warm
zone is designed to
keep food warm only). The versatile
dual
radiant element
allows the user to set the smaller inner portion as a single
element or both inner and outer portions may be set to
heat together (See Fig. 1).
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using proper cookware as
illustrated in Figs. 2 & 3.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Cookware should
have flat bottoms
that make good
contact with the
entire surface
heating element
(See Fig. 2).
Check for flatness
by rotating a ruler
across the bottom
of the cookware
(See Fig. 3).
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