Amana W10180837A User Manual download pdf (Page 6)

■ Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking

area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm)

outside the area.

■ Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and

energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or

dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor

cooking results.

■ Determine 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.

■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small

expansion channels can be used.

■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry

before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits

when heated.

■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly

on the cooktop.

Hot Surface Indicator Light

On coil element and ceramic glass models, the hot surface

indicator light is located on the console panel.

The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface

cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking

area(s) is turned off.

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface

cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.

This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

■ Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking

area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not

extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking

area or element.

■ Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or

surface burners at the same time.

■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.

■ For more information, contact your local agricultural

department. Companies that manufacture home canning

products can also offer assistance.

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

cooktop or 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.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material

characteristics.

A. Surface cooking area

B. Cookware/canner

C. ½" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang

COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS

Aluminum

■ Heats quickly and evenly.

■ Suitable for all types of cooking.

■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for

most cooking tasks.

Cast iron

■ Heats slowly and evenly.

■ Good for browning and frying.

■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.

Ceramic or

Ceramic glass

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.

■ Ideal results on low to medium heat

settings.

Copper

■ Heats very quickly and evenly.

Earthenware

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Use on low heat settings.

Porcelain

enamel-on-

steel or cast

iron

■ See stainless steel or cast iron.

Stainless steel

■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.

■ A core or base of aluminum or copper

on stainless steel provides even

heating.

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