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Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware
Figure 1
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.
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
Surface Cooking
Before Setting Oven Controls
Removing and Replacing Oven Racks
To remove
, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up
front of rack and slide out.
To replace
, fit the rack onto
the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack
upward and slide the rack back into place.
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located
at right side of the front panel
and visible when the oven door is open. When the oven is
on, hot air is released through the vents. This venting is
necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good
baking results.
This range has a fan that will turn “ON” and “OFF” by itself to keep the electronics cool. It may continue
to run after the range has been turned “OFF”, but may also stop immediately and then turn “ON” after a while.
OVEN VENT
Figure 2
Correct
Incorrect
will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the
ceramic glass 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
above).
STAINLESS STEEL
- Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
CAST IRON
- A poor 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.