Whirlpool WFG775H0H Owners Manual - Page 8

Cookware IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element, or surface burner. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base, they can leave permanent marks on the grates. Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum. Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler. Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware. 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 2 7 8 3 9 1 0 1 1 4 1 2 1 3 5 1 4 1 5 1 6 6 1 7 1 8 7 1 9 2 0 Cookware Characteristics Copper Earthenware Porcelain enamel on steel or cast iron Stainless steel ■■ Heats very quickly and evenly. ■■ May leave copper residues which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking. ■■ Can leave a permanent stain or bond to the cooktop if overheated. ■■ Follow manufacturer's instructions. ■■ Use on low heat settings. ■■ May scratch the cooktop. ■■ See stainless steel or cast iron. ■■ Porcelain enamel bakeware without the metal base may bond to the cooktop if overheated. ■■ Heats quickly but unevenly. ■■ A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating. For best results, the cookware should be centered above the burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan. Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics. Cookware Aluminum Cast iron Ceramic or ceramic glass Characteristics ■■ Heats quickly and evenly. ■■ Suitable for all types of cooking. ■■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks. ■■ May leave aluminum residues which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking. ■■ Heats slowly and evenly. ■■ Good for browning and frying. ■■ Maintains heat for slow cooking. ■■ Rough edges or burrs may scratch the cooktop. ■■ Follow manufacturer's instructions. ■■ Heats slowly but unevenly. ■■ Ideal results on low-to-medium heat settings. ■■ May scratch the cooktop. Home Canning When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool. ■■ Center the canner on the grate above the burner. ■■ Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time. ■■ For more information, contact your local agricultural extension office or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance. 8