Kenmore 92562 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 12)

Before Setting Surface Controls

Using Proper Cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat

setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the

recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in

Figure 1 and Figure 2.

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

will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists

staining and pitting).

• Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily (see

Aluminum).

•Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results.

Durable, easy to clean, and resists staining.

•Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor, but will retain heat very

well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached.

• Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will

vary depending on base material.

•Glass - Slow heat conductor.

IMPORTANT: Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelain-

enamel coated cookware on the element. The melting point of

cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly,

especially if left empty. If the cookware melts it will damage the

cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufacturer’s recommenda-

tions for use and care of cookware.

IMPORTANT: NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over

two different surface cooking areas at the same time. Incorrect

use may damage the cooktop.

Check for flatness by rotating a

ruler across the bottom of the

cookware (see Figure 1).

Cookware should have flat

bottoms that make good contact

with the entire surface of the

heating element (see Figure 2).

Figure 1: Testing cookware

Figure 2: Proper cookware

• 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 and the size

of the surface element.

• Made of material that

conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Always match pot

diameter to element

size.

• Curved and warped pans.

• Cookware larger than

element by more than

one-half inch or 12mm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Pan is much smaller

than the element.

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