Frigidaire Recommendations for Cookware for a Ceramic Stove
Ceramic cookware contributes a smooth, sleek look to your kitchen with the flat, polished cooking surface. The heat distribution from a ceramic cooktop allows you to cook on lower heat than may be required with some electric stoves. The ceramic surface requires careful care to keep it in the best possible condition. Frigidaire recommends specific cookware for the company's line of ceramic cooktops. Understanding the benefits and concerns with each style can help you make an appropriate decision for your cooktop and your cooking style. Does this Spark an idea?
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Recommended Cookware
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Frigidaire recommends using porcelain-enamel or stainless steel cookware on ceramic cooktops. Copper-bottom and aluminum cookware are also acceptable but can leave dings and scratches in the ceramic if it slides across the surface. Aluminum and copper conduct heat well. Stainless cookware can be inconsistent when heated, and porcelain enamel should be smooth for effective contact with the ceramic cooktop and the least risk of scratches.
Discouraged Cookware
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Avoid glass cookware on a ceramic cooktop. The glass bottom can cause scratches and permanent damage to the surface. Traditional cast iron is heavy, uneven and can pit the surface of your cooktop. Do not use traditional cast-iron on a ceramic cooktop. Newer styles with enamel coatings on the bottom may be acceptable if the surface is smooth.
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Considerations
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Never place cold cookware on a preheated burner of a ceramic surface. Select the proper size burner for the pan you are using to get the most heat coverage possible. Do not slide pans across the ceramic surface. This can scratch the surface. Use pans that sit flat on the burner. Warped or unbalanced pans may cause damage to the cooktop.
Cooktop Care
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Proper care of your ceramic cooktop can help protect it from damage as a result of the cookware you use. Apply a ceramic cooktop cleaner after every use to help create a protective barrier on the cooktop surface and remove any markings or discolorations due to the cookware. Select cookware deep enough to reduce the risk of boil-overs and remove spills right away.
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