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COOKWARE
IMPORTANT: DO NOT leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware SHOULD have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid and the material SHOULD be
of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as
a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or
grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A
nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick
finish will take on the properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.
Cookware Characteristics
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
Ceramic glass
Heats slowly, but unevenly.
Ideal results on low to medium heat settings.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Copper Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware
Use on low heat settings.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Porcelain enamel-onsteel or cast iron Refer to stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating.
HOME CANNING
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between
batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners
SHOULD NOT extend more than 1/2” (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.
DO NOT place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time.
On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.
On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the
life of the coil element will be shortened.
For more information, contact your local agricultural department. Companies that manufacture home
canning products can also offer assistance.
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