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18 OPERATION
OPERATION
Cookware
Selecting Cookware
Pots and Pans
The better the pot, the better the cooking results.
• You can recognize good pots and pans by their
bases. The base should be as thick and flat as
possible.
• Pots with aluminum or copper bases can cause
metallic discoloring on the ceramic glass surface
which is very difficult or impossible to remove.
• Be very careful when using cast iron pots or pots
with damaged bases which are rough and or
have burrs on them. Scratches can occur if they
are slid across the surface.
• When cold, pot bases are normally bowed
slightly inwards (concave). They should never be
bowed outwards (convex).
• When using specialty cookware such as pressure
cookers, simmering pans, or woks, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and do not use a
very thin pan.
Use Flat-Bottomed Cookware
Cookware must fully contact the surface of the
cooking element. Use flat-bottomed pans sized to
fit the cooking element and amount of food being
prepared. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware.
Avoiding Scratches
Use heavier gauge stainless steel cookware on
your ceramic cooktop surface. This will help reduce
the possibility of developing scratches on the
ceramic surface.
Low-quality cookware can scratch the cooktop
surface.
Cookware should always be lifted over the ceramic
cooktop surface to prevent scratching. Over time,
sliding ANY type of cookware over the ceramic
cooktop may alter the overall appearance of the
cooktop. Eventually, the buildup of scratches can
make cleaning the surface difficult and degrade
the overall appearance of the cooktop.
Scratches can also result from grains of sand (for
example, after washing vegetables) which are
dragged with the pot across the cooking surface.
Using Cookware
Always follow the recommendations for proper
cookware type and size. In addition:
• Do not use dirty pans with grease buildup.
Always use pans that are easy to clean after
cooking, and make sure that the bottoms of the
pans are clean and dry.
• When cooking with large amounts of liquid, use
large pots so that nothing can boil over.
• Do not let pans boil dry. This may cause
permanent damage in the form of breakage,
fusion, or marring that can affect the ceramic
cooktop. (This type of damage is not covered by
your warranty.)
• Match the pan size and element to the amount
of food being prepared.
Tips for Saving Energy
• Always position pots and pans before you switch
on the element.
• Dirty elements and cookware use more
electricity.
• Whenever possible, always have the lid firmly
placed on the pots and pans so that they are
completely covered.
• Switch off the elements before the end of the
cooking time to use the residual heat for
keeping food warm or for melting.
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