Kenmore 9742 Use and Care Guide - Page 11

Surface Cooking Using Turbo Boil TM Element (some models) The Turbo BoilTMfeature uses a higher wattage surface radiant element which can bring food items to boil much quicker. The left front radiant element will be clearly marked if this feature is available on your range (See Fig. 1). If equipped with the Turbo Boil TM feature, place the cookware on the left front surface element and follow the instructions "To Operate a Single Radiant Element" in the Settings Surface Controls section. i! TM 1_ / :: Be Bo_ z N Fig. 1 Using proper cookware The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. 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). 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 above). STAINLESS STEEL = Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining. CAST IRON = A poor 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. *CORRECT INCORRECT t t e Curved and warped pan bottoms. • Flat bottom and straight sides. • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced. ÷1 I_• Pan overhangs element b more than one-half inch. • Pansizes match the amount of food to be prepared and the size of the surface element. w ÷1 I_ • Made of a material that conducts heat well. ® Pan is smaller than element. • Easyto clean. ® Always match pot diameter to element surface diameter. • Heavy handle tilts pan Fig. 2 Be sure to follow the recommendations for using proper cookware as illustrated in Figs. 4 & 5. For more information about the ceramic cooktop see "Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance" in the General Care & Cleaning section. Fig. 3 Important Note: DO NOT place EMPTY aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel coated cookware on the ceramic cooktopY The melting point of cookware made with these materials may be reached quickly especially if left empty & they may bond to the ceramic cooktop. If the cookware melts it WILL damage the cooktop! BE SURE to follow ALL the cookware manufacturer's suggestions when using ANY type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop. 11