Amana ARR624 - Manual (Page 7)

Choosing Cooking Utensils
Cooking Utensils
1. Use the proper pan size. Do not use a pan
that has a bottom smaller than the element.
Do not use a pan that overhangs the element
by more than 1".
2. Care should be taken when using glazed
cooking utensils. Some glass, glassXceramic,
earthenware or otherglazed utensils will break
due to sudden temperature changes.
3. Select utensils without broken or loose
handles. The handle should not be heavy
enough to tilt the pan.
4. Select utensils with flat bottoms.
Determining If a Pan Has a Flat Bottom
1. Rotate a ruler along the bottom of the pan. If
the pan is not flat there will be gaps between
the bottom of the pan and the edge of the
ruler.
2. A small grove or mark on a pan will not effect
cooking times. However, if a pan has a large
gap or an extremely uneven bottom, it will not
be energy efficient.
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Cooking Utensil Specifications
Type Response To Temperature Changes Recommended Usage
Aluminum Heats and Cools Quickly Frying, Braising, Roasting
Cast Iron Heats and Cools Slowly Low Heat Cooking, Frying
Copper, Tin Lined Heats and Cools Quickly
Gourmet Cooking, Wine Sauces,
Egg Dishes
Enamelware Response Depends on Base Metal Low Heat Cooking
Glass Ceramic Heats and Cools Slowly Low Heat Cooking
Stainless Steel Heats and Cools at Moderate Rate
Soups, Sauces, Vegetables,
General Cooking