Cooking UtensilsTesting Pan for Flatness
? Use proper pan size. Do not use utensils thatFor best cooking results, use a pan with a flat bottom.
overhang grate by more than 1 inch.Determine if pan has a flat bottom.
? Use care when using glazed cooking utensils.1. Rotate a ruler along bottom of pan. If pan is not flat,
Some glass, earthenware, or other glazed utensilsgaps between bottom of pan and edge of ruler occur.
break due to sudden temperature changes.2. A small groove or mark on a pan does not effect
? Select utensils without broken or loose handles.cooking times. However, if a pan has a gap, formed
Handles should not be heavy enough to tilt pan.rings, or an uneven bottom, it does not cook
? Select utensils with flat bottoms.efficiently and in some cases may not boil water.
? Do not use a wok with a ring stand.
Cleaning Cooktop, Burners, and Grates
Clean cooktop and grates using damp cloth and soapy
water. If necessary, clean with nonabrasive cleaners or
pads. Dry thoroughly when finished to avoid rusting.
? Do not use harsh powders, oven cleaners, scouring
pads, or steel wool.
Utensil Material Charateristics
TypeTemperatureUsesCleaning Burner Ports
ResponseUse pipe cleaners to clean burner ports.
? Do not use tooth picks to clean burner ports. Tooth
AluminumHeats and CoolsFrying, Braising,
QuicklyRoastingpicks can break off and clog ports.
Lighting Burner without Electricity
Cast IronHeats and CoolsLow Heat Cooking,If power is not available to light burner, light burner with a
QuicklyFrying
match.
1. Hold lighted match 1 inch from burner head.
2. Push and turn burner control knob to LITE position.
CopperHeats and CoolsGourmet Cooking, Wine
Tin LinedQuicklySauces, Egg Dishes? Remove hand when burner ignites.
EnamelwareDepends on BaseLow Heat Cooking
Metal
Ceramic (Glass)Heats and CoolsLow Heat Cooking
Quickly
3. Turn burner control knob to OFF position when
Stainless SteelHeats and Cools atSoups, Sauces,finished.
Moderate RateVegetables, General
Cooking
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