Cookware Recommendations (Placement); Recommended Cookware - Sharp SCR3042FB Operation Manual

BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP
COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS
(PLACEMENT)
For best results and energy conservation, choose cookware that
correctly fits the size of the heater being used. When using a
griddle for the Bridge feature, the size recommended is 9"x18".
Be sure to follow the following recommendations for using
cookware:
INCORRECT
• Cookware not centered on heater surface.
• Curved or warped pan bottoms or sides.
• Pan does not meet the minimum size required for the heater
used.
NOTE: Use of undersized cookware exposes a portion of the
hot surface to contact with skin or clothing when cooking.
• Pan bottom rests on cooktop trim or does not rest completely
on the cooktop surface.
• Heavy handle tilts pan.
CORRECT
• Cookware centered correctly on heater surface.
• Flat pan bottom & straight sides.
• Pan rests completely on the cooktop surface.
• Pan is properly balanced.
• Do not let cookware extend
of the heater.
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/ " (13 mm) beyond the surface
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RECOMMENDED COOKWARE

Aluminum • Conducts heat quickly and evenly.
• Use medium to heavy weight.
• Works for most cooking.
Stainless Steel • Heats quickly but with uneven heat
• Recommended to use with a core or
Copper • Conducts heat quickly and evenly.
Cast Iron with • Use cast iron if bottom of the pan is
painted on enamel
• Conducts heat slowly and evenly.
• Ideal for frying and browning of
Glass/Ceramic or • Heats slowly but with uneven heat
Ceramic
• Best results when cooking dishes on
• Follow manufacturer's recommenda-
Porcelain enamel • Refer to recommendations for cast
painted on cast
iron or steel
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distribution.
base of aluminum or copper on the
steel to improve distribution of heat.
coated with enamel.
dishes.
distribution.
low or medium heat settings.
tions.
iron or stainless steel.