Frigidaire FCRE3052AW Complete Owners Guide - Page 10
Before Setting Surface Controls
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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS Using Proper Cookware Cookware Material Types The size and type of cookware used will influence the heat setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (see Figure 1). Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element (see Figure 2). 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 and 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 (see Aluminum). • Stainless - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining. Figure 1: Testing cookware • Cast Iron - A slow heat conductor that will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is reached. If cast iron pans slide across the ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately. • Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops. • Flat bottom and straight • Curved and warped pans. sides. • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced. • Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size • Cookware larger than cooking area marked on cooktop by more than one-half inch or 12mm. of the surface element. • Made of material that conducts heat well. • Heavy handle tilts pan. • Easy to clean. • Always match pot diameter to element size. • Pan is smaller than the heating area marked on cooktop. • Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass. WARNING Do not place empty aluminum, glass, or porcelain-enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop. The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly, especially if left empty, and they may bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it will damage the cooktop. Follow all the cookware manufacturer's recommendations for use and care of cookware. Figure 2: Proper cookware 10