Frigidaire 316902315 Benutzerhandbuch

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Do not place empty aluminum, glass or porcelain-enamel

coated cookware on the ceramic cooktop! The melting

point of some cookware types may be reached if left

empty on the cooktop while heating. If the cookware

melts it could bond to and damage the cooktop! Be sure

to follow all the cookware manufacturer’s suggestions

when using any type of cookware on the ceramic cooktop.

Fig. 1

• Flat bottom and straight

sides.

• Curved or warped

cookware.

• Handle tilts cookware.

• Cookware larger than

cooking are marked on

cooktop by more than one-

half inch or 12mm.

• Cookware smaller than

cooking are marked on

cooktop.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Pan size matches the

amount of food to be

prepared and the size of

the surface element.

• Weight of handle does

not tilt pan. Pan is well

balanced.

• Made of material that

conducts heat well.

• Always match cookware

diameter to element

marking on cooktop.

• Easy to clean.

Fig. 2

The size and type of cookware used will influence the

setting needed for best cooking results. Be sure to follow

the recommendations for using  proper cookware as

illustrated.
Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact

with the entire surface element (See Fig. 1). Check for

flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the

cookware (Fig. 2). For additional information about the

ceramic cooktop see "Cooktop Cleaning" and "Cooktop

Maintenance" in the Care & Cleaning section.

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly

heat is transferred from the surface element to the pan

bottom. The most popular materials available are:
Aluminum - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food

will cause it to darken (Anodized aluminum cookware

resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the

ceramic cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will

resemble scratches. Remove these marks immediately.
Copper - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May

leave metal marks on ceramic glass (see Aluminum).
Stainless  - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking

results. Is durable, easy to clean and resists staining.
Cast iron - A slow heat conductor however will retain heat

very well. Cooks evenly once cooking temperature is

reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.
Porcelain-enamel on metal - Heating characteristics will

vary depending on base material. Porcelain-enamel coating

must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.
Glass - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for

ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass.