KitchenAid KECC051H Cooktop User Manual


 
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Using Your Cooktop
Characteristics of cookware materials
The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area 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 enamel-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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