Whirlpool G7CE3034XP Benutzerhandbuch

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To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware 
across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough 
finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or 
marks on the cooktop.

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Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers 
on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that 
cannot be removed completely.

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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that 
could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part 
of the entire cooktop.

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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a 
cutting board.

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Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking 
area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) 
outside the area.

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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.

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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.

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Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small 
expansion channels can be used.

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Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry 
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits 
when heated.

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

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.

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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.

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Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or 
surface burners at the same time.

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

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On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit 
is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil 
element will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for 
instructions on how to order.

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For more information, contact your local agricultural 
department. Companies that manufacture home canning 
products can also offer assistance.

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. 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.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material 
characteristics.

A

B

C

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Heats quickly and evenly.

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Suitable for all types of cooking.

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Medium or heavy thickness is best for 
most cooking tasks.

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Heats slowly and evenly.

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Good for browning and frying.

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Maintains heat for slow cooking.

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Heats slowly, but unevenly.

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Ideal results on low to medium heat 
settings.

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Heats very quickly and evenly.

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Use on low heat settings.

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See stainless steel or cast iron.

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Heats quickly, but unevenly.

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A core or base of aluminum or copper 
on stainless steel provides even 
heating.