Characteristics of cookware materials, Using the surface cooking zones (contd.) – Kenmore Sens-A-Clean 665.95829 User Manual

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USING THE SURFACE COOKING ZONES (contd.)

• Select a pan that is about the same size as the

surface cooking zone. Cookware should not
extend more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the zone,

• For best results and greater energy

efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that

makes good contact with the surface cooking

zone. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed

(such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented
bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results,

• Cookware designed with slightly indented bot-

torns or small expansion channels can be used.

Cookware with a non-stick finish has heating

characteristics of the base material.

• Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal or

glass cookware which will scratch the radiant glass

surface.

• Use flat-bottom cookware for best heat

conduction from the surface cooking zone to the
cookware. Determine flatness with the ruler test.
Place the edge of a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware. Hold it up to the light. No light should be
visible under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all
directions and look for any light.

• Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which

has boiled dry, on a hot surface cooking zone. The
cookware could overheat, causing damage to the

cookware or the surface cooking zone.

CHARACTERISTICS OF COOKWARE MATERIALS

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking zone through the pan material and
how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Aluminum

• Heats quickly and evenly.
• Use for all types of cooking.
• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.
• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Cast iron

• Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Ceramic or

ceramic glass

• Heats slowly and unevenly.

• Use on low to medium settings.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Copper

• Heats very quickly and evenly.
• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Earthenware

• Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the

manufacturer.

• Use on low settings.

Porcelain enamet-on-steel or
enamel-on-cast iron

• See cast iron and stainless steel.

Stainless steel

• Heats quickly but unevenly.

• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides

even heating.

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

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