Kenmore 790-.9663 - Manual (Page 17)

Surface Cooking
• Using Proper Cookware
• Cookware Material Types
• Arranging Warmer Drawer Racks
Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results. Cookware
should have flat bottoms that make good contact with
the entire surface heating element (See Fig. 2). Check
for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware (See Fig. 1).
Be sure to follow the
recommendationsfor
using proper
cookware as
illustrated.
‘CORRECT INCORRECT
Curved and warped pan
bottoms.
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 a material that
conducts heat well.
Easy to clean.
Always match pot diameter
to element surface
diameter.
Pan overhangs element by
more than one-half inch.
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Pan is smaller than
element.
Heavy handle tilts pan.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
For more information
about the ceramic
cooktop see “Cooktop
Cleaning &
Maintenance” in the
General Care &
Cleaning section.
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 & 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 above).
STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
CAST IRON - A poor 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 cooktops.
GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.
Arranging Warmer (Warm & Ready™) Drawer Rack Positions
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The rack can be used in two ways:
• In the upward position (See Fig. 1 ) to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the rack (for
example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath).
• In the downward position (See Fig. 2) to allow you to place light weight food items and empty dish ware (for example,
rolls or pastries and dinner plates) on the rack.
iiCAUTION ______________ I Always use potholders or
oven mitts when removing food from the
Warmer Drawer as cookware and plates
will be hot and you can be burned.
position
Fig. 2
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