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11
Surface Cooking
Use Proper Cookware
Cookware should
have flat bottoms that
make good contact
with the entire surface
heating element.
Check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the
cookware (See Figure
1). Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using cookware
as shown in Figure 2.
Note:
The size and type of cookware used
will influence the setting needed for best
cooking results.
Note:
Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Some utensils were not made to be used in
the oven or on the cooktop.
*
Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be
used but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements.
CORRECT
• Flat bottom
and straight
sides.
• Tight fitting lids.
• Weight of handle does not tilt
pan. Pan is well balanced.
• Pan sizes match the amount
of food to be prepared.
• Made of material that
conducts heat well.
• Easy to clean.
INCORRECT
• Curved and warped pan bottoms.
• Pan overhangs burner grate by
more than 2.5 cm (1”).
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
• Flame extends beyond pan.
Figure 2
Figure 1
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with
a metal ring that extends beyond the
burner circumference. Because this
ring traps heat, the surface unit and
cooktop surface could be damaged.
Using a wok
Woks
with flat bottoms suitable for use
on your cooktop are available in most
cookshop or hardware stores. Round-
bottomed woks (with a support ring
that does not extend beyond the
burner circumference) may also be
used. The metal ring was designed to
support the wok safely when it is filled
with large amounts of liquids (soup
making) or fat (frying).
Wire trivets:
Do not use wire trivets.
Cookware bottoms must be in direct
contact with the grates.
