Smeg A1PXU User Manual

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NOTE:  Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface or burner.

Ideally, cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a tight-fitting lid and medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough cookware finishes may scratch the rangetop. Aluminum and copper may be used in cookware as
a core material or base. However, when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the
rangetop or grates.

Cookware properties are a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is distributed, which affects cooking
results. A non-stick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, a non- stick
finish on Aluminum cookware will take on the properties of aluminum.

Refer to the following chart as a guide to the physical properties of cookware.

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 glass-ceramic

•  Follow the manufacturer’s instructions

•  Heats slowly but unevenly

•  Best results with low to medium heat settings.

Copper

•  Heats very quickly and evenly

Earthenware

•  Follow the manufacturer’s instructions

•  Use low heat settings

Porcelain enameled steel or cast

iron

•  See stainless steel or cast iron

Stainless steel

•  Heats quickly but unevenly

•  Stainless steel cookware with aluminum or copper as a core

material or bottom provides even heating.