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How to Check Pan Performance
Use correct cookware can affect the cooking
performance and cleaning of your cooktop.
The correct cookware reduces the temperature of
the cooktop surface and minimizes the chance
spillovers burning onto the cooktop.
You must use pans with perfectly flat bottoms.
Some pans may have curved or rounded bottoms or
may be warped. If
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you are unsure
your pans you may do this quick test.
Turn your pan upside
down on the countertop,
place a ruler flat against
the pan surface. The
bottom of the pan and the
straight edge
the ruler
should fit flush against each other
the way across.
Turn the ruler a full 360 degrees, checking for any
space between the ruler and the bottom of the pan.
Pans with rounded, curved,
or
bottoms
are not recommended.
Another simple test to determine even heat distribution
across the cookware bottom is to put one inch of water
in the pan. Bring the water to a boil and observe the
location
bubbles as the
starts boil. Good
cookware will have an even distribution of bubbles
over the bottom
area of the pan. Bubbles
localized in only a portion of the bottom indicate
uneven contact of the pan to the surface unit, uneven
heat transfer or an unsuitable pan.
Use pans that match the diameter of the surface
unit. Cooking performance will not be as good if
the cookware is either smaller or larger than the
surface unit.
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We recommend that you use
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Do not use woks that have
only a flat-bottomed wok.
They are available at your
local retail store. The bottom
support rings. This type of
wok
not heat on radiant
of the wok should have the
same diameter as the surface
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Some special cooking procedures require specific
unit to insure proper contact.
cookware such as pressure cookers, deep fat fryers,
etc. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the
correct size. The cookware should also be covered,
if applicable to the cooking process.
CAUTION
Never cook directly on the glass.
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Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because it
Always use cookware.
can scratch the glass. The glass is scratch resistant,
Always place the pan in the center of the
not scratch-proof.
surface unit you are cooking on.
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Do not use the surface as a cutting board.
Plastic and Sugary Spillovers
Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy
Special care should be taken when removing hot
syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the
substances. Follow the instructions in the Care and
surface of your module (not covered by the warranty)
Cleaning section carefully.
unless the spill is removed while still hot.
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