Samsung NE59J7850WS/AA User Guide - Page 34

Choosing the proper cookware What your cookware is made of determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan bottom. • ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause the aluminum to darken. (Anodized aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting.). If aluminum pans are slid across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks that resemble scratches. Remove these marks as soon as the cooktop cools down. • COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see above). • STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining. • CAST IRON - A poor conductor; retains heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops. • ENAMELWARE - Heating characteristics will vary depending on the 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. Protecting the smoothtop Cleaning • Clean the cooktop before using it for the first time. • Clean your cooktop daily or after each use. This will keep your cooktop looking good and can prevent damage. • If a spillover occurs while you are cooking, immediately clean the spill from the cooking area while it is hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe the spill with a clean dry towel. • Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time. • Do not use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads which will scratch the cooktop. • Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia, or other cleansers not specifically recommended for use on a glass-ceramic surface. Cooktop cooking  NE59J7850WS_AA_DG68-00600A-01_EN.indd 33 English 33 2015-04-23 �� 10:32:01