Use and Care Manual

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USING THE RANGE
Surface Units (Cont.)
Cookware for Radiant Glass Cooktops
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.
Recommended
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Heavy weight recommended.
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues sometimes appear
as scratches on the cooktop but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting point, thin weight
aluminum should not be used.
Copper Bottom
Copper may leave residues which can appear as
scratches. The residues can be removed, as long as
the cooktop is cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can bond to glass
cooktops. An overheated copper bottom pot will leave
a residue that will permanently stain the cooktop if not
removed immediately.
Enamel (painted) on Cast Iron
Recommended if bottom of pan is coated.
Avoid/Not Recommended
Enamel (painted) on Steel
Heating empty pans can cause permanent damage to
cooktop glass. The enamel can melt and bond to the
ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic
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Stoneware
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Cast Iron
Not recommended—unless designed specifically for glass
cooktops.
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cooktop surface.
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place lids on the surface elements, particularly wet lids.
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wok will not heat on the cooktop.
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They are available at your local retail store. The bottom
of the wok should have the same diameter as the
surface element to ensure proper contact.
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cookware such as pressure cookers or deep-fat fryers.
All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the correct
size.
Home Canning Tips
Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when
canning.
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These are available from manufacturers such as Ball
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Check pans for flat bottoms by using
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the straight edge.
Pans with rounded, curved,
ridged or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
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the glass cooktop.
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rings on the glass cooktop.
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on the glass cooktop.