KitchenAid KECC507H User Manual

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The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan 
material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the 
best cooking results.

Aluminum

 Heats quickly and evenly.

 Use for all types of cooking.

 Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.

 Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Cast iron

 Heats slowly and evenly.

 Good for browning and frying.

 Maintains heat for slow cooking.

 Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Ceramic or
ceramic glass

 Heats slowly and unevenly.

 Use on low to medium settings.

 Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Copper

 Heats very quickly and evenly.

 Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Earthenware

 Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the 

   manufacturer.

 Use on low settings.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel
 or enamel-on-cast iron

 See cast iron and stainless steel.

Stainless steel

 Heats quickly but unevenly.

 A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware 

   provides even heating.

 Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

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