Sharp 24 Inch Drop-In Cooktop Owner Manual - Manual (Page 10)

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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
1 /
2
" (13 mm) beyond the surface
of the heater.
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
distribution.
• Recommended to use with a core or
base of aluminum or copper on the
steel to improve distribution of heat.
Copper • Conducts heat quickly and evenly.
Cast Iron with
painted on enamel
• Use cast iron if bottom of the pan is
coated with enamel.
• Conducts heat slowly and evenly.
• Ideal for frying and browning of
dishes.
Glass/Ceramic or
Ceramic
• Heats slowly but with uneven heat
distribution.
• Best results when cooking dishes on
low or medium heat settings.
• Follow manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions.
Porcelain enamel
painted on cast
iron or steel
• Refer to recommendations for cast
iron or stainless steel.