Selecting Types Of Cookware - GE JBP90 Owner's Manual

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The following information will help you choosecaokware which will give good performanceon glass cooktops.
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Checkpans forflat bottoms by
usinga straightedge.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are nor
recommended.
Stainless Steel:
_eamm_ded
Aluminum:
heavyweight recommended
C_od conductivity: Aluminum rtM(lues
somednles appear as _mtches on the
cooktop, but can be
removed if cleaned
immediately. Becal_ of its low inching
point, thin weight alumhmm shotflcl not
be used.
Glass-ceramic:
usable,but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Stoneware:
usable,butnot recommenOod
Poor performance. May _ratch the
surface.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
('opper may leave residues which can
appear as _:ratches. The r_,'sidu_ can be
removed, as long as the ccxJkqop is
cleaned inunediately. However, do Dot let
these IX)ts I_il dr): Overheated metal can
bond to gl_ss cooktops. An cwedaeated
copper bottom pot will leave a residne
that will permanently stain the cooktop
if not removed immediately.
Home Canning Tips:
Be sure the c_anner is centered over the
sttrf:ace trait.
Make sure, the r,allAlet- is fiat on the
bottonl.
Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. Tht._e arc a_ailable
from manufacturers such as BAIT'and
Kerr*" and the Deparmaem of Agficafltttrc
E×tcnsion Service.
"fi_ prevent burns I_-om steam or IleaL,
_kse caution when farming.
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
,_s long as the cookwarc is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, tiffs
eneMa,are is recommended. Caudon is
recotnrnellded for c_st iroll cook_re
that ks not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, as it may
_ratch the glas,s ceranffc cooktop.
Flat,lx_t.tomed cmmers are rccommended.
Use of _-ater bath canners with 6ppled
bouoms may extend the time reqt&red
to bring _ter to a boil,
Use only flat-bottomed woks
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you useonly a flat-bottomed
wok. They are availableat your/noB!retail store
Do not ose woks that hax't, supl_rt _'ings,
D() liar USe i'otlnd bott(llll \Vlik'_. }'Oil
could 1)e seriously burned if thv wok
tipped o_
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