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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using astraight edge,
Stainless Steel'.
recommended
Aluminum:
heavyweight recommended
Good conductivib_. Aluminum resi(hles
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned
imlnediately. Because of its low lnelting
point, thin weight alumimnn shouM not
be used.
CopperBottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratdms. The resi&les can be
relnoved, as long as the cookmp is
cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dU. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cookmps. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a resi&le
that will perlnanently stain the cooktop if
not relnoved imlnediately.
Glass-ceramic:
usable,butnotrecommended
Poor perforlnance. May scratdl the
SUI_:dce.
Stoneware:
usable,butnotrecommended
Poor performance. May scratdl the
SUI_:dce.
Home CanningTips:
Be sure the canner is centered over the
suKhce unit.
Make sure dm canner is flat on the
bottoln.
Use rec0es and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball®and
Kerr ®and the department of A_'iculmre
Extension Service.
To prevent burns from steam or heat, use
cmltion when canning.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended.
Porcela& Enamel Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
As long as the cookware iscovered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware is recommended. Cmltion is
recommended for cast iron cookware
that is not completely covered sdth
smooth porcelain enamel, asit mW
scratc:h the glass ceramic cooktop.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
Wok Cooking
Werecommendthatyouuseonlya flat-bottomed
wok.Theyareavailableatyourlocalretailstore.
Do not use woks that have support rings.
Placing the ring over the sm{hce unit will
cause a buil&up of heat that will damage
the cooktop.
Do not use round bottom woks. You
could be seriously burned if the wok
tipped over.
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