Whirlpool WEC530H0DB Benutzeranleitung

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 coils. 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 
surfaces.

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.

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

Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy 
efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the 
cooking area outlined on the cooktop or the coil element. 
Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the 
surface cooking area or element.

Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface 
or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods, 
alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between 
batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

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Center the canner on the 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 or elements at 
the same time.

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On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to 
avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.

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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.

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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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May leave aluminum residues, which 
may be diminished if cleaned 
immediately after cooking.

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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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Rough edges or burrs may scratch the 
cooktop.

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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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May scratch the cooktop.

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Heats very quickly and evenly.

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May leave copper residues, which may 
be diminished if cleaned immediately 
after cooking

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Can leave a permanent stain or bond to 
the cooktop if overheated.

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Use on low heat settings.

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May scratch the cooktop. 

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See stainless steel or cast iron.

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Porcelain enamel bakeware without the 
metal base may bond to the cooktop if 
overheated.

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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.