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• Use proper pan size. Do not use a pan that has a
bottom smaller than element. Do not use utensils that
overhang element by more than 1 inch.
Correct Size
Vlore than
l inch overhang
Utensil Size
• Use care when using glazed cooking utensils. Some
glass, earthenware, or other glazed utensils break due
to sudden temperature changes. Do not use glazed
utensils on smoothtop ranges.
• Select utensils without broken or loose handles.
Handles should not be heavy enough to tilt pan.
• Do not use a wok with a ring stand. Use flat bottom
wok.
Utensil Material Characteristic
Type Temperature Uses
Response
Aluminum Heats and Cools Frying,
Quickly Braising,
Roasting
Cast Iron Heats and Cools Low Heat
Slowly Cooking,
Frying
Copper Heats and Cools
3in Lined Quickly
E na melwa re
Ceramic
(Glass)
Stainless
Steel
Depends on Base
Metal
Heats and Cools
Slowly
Heats and Cools at
Moderate Rate
Gourmet
Cooking,
W i ne
Sauces,
Egg Dishes
Low Heat
Cooking
Low Heat
Cooking
Soups,
Sauces,
Vegetables,
General
Cooking
For best cooking results, use a pan with a flat bottom.
Determine if pan has a flat bottom.
1. Rotate a ruler along bottom of pan. If pan is not flat,
gaps between bottom of pan and edge of ruler occur.
2. A small groove or mark on a pan does not effect
cooking times. However, ifa pan has a gap, formed
rings, or an uneven bottom, it does not cook
efficiently and in some cases may not boil liquid.
Woks
Flat Pan Bottom
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