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Before Setting Surface Controls

Using proper cookware

The size and type of cookware used will influence the radiant

element power level setting needed for best cooking results.

Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper

cookware shown on this page.

Cookware material types

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat

is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom.

Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will

cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining

& pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic 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).

Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is

durable, easy to clean and resists staining.

Cast Iron - A slow 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

Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic

cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.

Important note:

Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel

coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting point of

cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly

especially if left empty & they may bond to the ceramic

cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop! Be

sure to follow all the cookware manufacturer’s suggestions when

using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.

About the ceramic glass cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located

below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic

cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Be

sure to match the pan size with the diameter of the element

outline on the cooktop and only flat-bottomed cookware should

be used.The type and size of cookware, the number of surface

elements in use and their settings are all factors that will affect

the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface

elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot

enough to cause burns.

About the radiant surface elements

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the

temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the

selected setting the element will cycle on and off. The heating

element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent

heat during the off cycle.For efficient cooking, turn off the

element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will

allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

Figure 1: Check pan for flat bottom using ruler

• 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

cooking area marked on

cooktop by more than

one-half inch or 12mm.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Pan is smaller than the

heating area marked on

cooktop.

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