Gas Cooktop Care
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Cookware Selection
For best results, we recommend medium- to heavy-weight
cookware. Pans should have a flat base, metal handle
and good-fitting cover. Look for pans that are made of
materials with good heat conductivity, such as aluminum
and copper. Use the following guidelines when selecting
cookware:
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Select deep pans with high sides rather than ones with
wide bases and low sides to avoid boilovers.
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Cover pans while cooking to improve cooking
efficiency. Water boils faster, using less fuel, and the
kitchen stays cooler.
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Select lower flame settings when using pans made of
cast iron, enameled steel or glass ceramic, or pans
coated with a nonstick finish. High heat may cause hot
spots, scorching and burning.
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Pans with oversize bases that extend beyond the
cooktop frame should not be used. On high settings,
heat may be trapped beneath the pan causing perma-
nent damage to the surface finish.
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For ease in handling, use front burners for larger pans.
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Use a wok with a flat bottom.
