Frigidaire FGEF3056KF Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 10

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS 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). Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figs. 2 & 3. 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. 3). For more information about the ceramic cooktop see "Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance" in the Care & Cleaning section. Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining. Cast Iron - A slow 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. Curved and warped pan. Flat bottom and straight sides. Tight fitting lids. Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced. Pan larger than cooking area marked on cooktop by more than one-half inch or 12mm. Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element. Heavy handle tilts pan. Made of a material that conducts heat well. Easy to clean. Always match pot diameter to element size. Pan is smaller or larger than heating area marked on cooktop. Fig. 2 Fig. 3 10