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Surface Cooking

Use Proper Cookware

Cookware should
have flat bottoms that
make good contact
with the entire surface
heating element.
Check for flatness by
rotating a ruler across
the bottom of the
cookware (See Figure
1). Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using cookware
as shown in Figure 2.

Note: The size and type of cookware used
will influence the setting needed for best
cooking results.

Note: Always use a utensil for its intended
purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Some utensils were not made to be used in
the oven oron the cooktop.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

» Curved and warped pan bottoms.

• Flat bottom and straight

sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does not tilt

pan. Pan is well balanced.

• Pan sizes match the amount

of food to be prepared.

• Made of material that

conducts heat well.

• Easy to clean.

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Pan overhangs burnergrate by more

than 2.5 cm (1”).

Heavy handle tilts pan.

Flame extends beyond pan.

Figure 2

Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be
used but mustconform to the above recommended cookware requirements.

Using a wok

Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on

your cooktop are available in most
cookshop or hardware stores. Round-
bottomed woks (with a support ring that
does not extend beyond the burner
circumference) may also be used. The metal

ring was designed to support the wok safely

when it is filled with large amounts of liquids
(soup making) or fat (frying).

Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets.

Cookware bottoms must be in direct contact
with the grates.

Care & Seasoning of the Griddle

Before first use:

• Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely.
• Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle).
• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven.
• Bake griddle for 1 hourat350°F, then turn oven OFF and let cool before removing.
• The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from the seasoning process. If desired,

wash the griddle in hot soapy water, rinse well, and dry completely.

After each use:
•To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep uncovered.
• After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot water only.
• DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER.
• Dry immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before storing.

Using the Griddle:

• Place either side of the griddle centered over the left side gas burners.
• Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low setting. Slow preheat

ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process.

• DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating on HI may warp the griddle and

prevent even heat distribution.

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DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with a
metal ring that extends beyond the
burner circumference. Because this ring

traps heat, the surface unit and cooktop
surface could be damaged.

Figure 4

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