Maytag MFES4030RS Guide page 4

Warming Center
Use the cooktop Warming Center to keep cooked foods warm.
One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food
quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warming Center can be used alone or when any of the other
surface cooking areas are being used.
The Warming Center area will not glow red when cycling on.
However, the Cooktop On indicator light will be displayed when
the Warm Zone is in use.
� Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.
� Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture
to escape.
� To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap
to cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.
� Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
To Use:
1. To turn on, press Warming Center and then the START
keypad.
2. To turn off, press Warming Center.
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 surfaces.
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.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the
broiler.
Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space
or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
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.
� May leave aluminum residues, which
may be diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.
Cast iron
� Heats slowly and evenly.
� Good for browning and frying.
� Maintains heat for slow cooking.
� Rough edges or burrs may scratch the
cooktop.
Ceramic or
� Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Ceramic glass
� Heats slowly, but unevenly.
� Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
� May scratch the cooktop.
Copper
� Heats very quickly and evenly.
� May leave copper residues, which may
be diminished if cleaned immediately
after cooking.
� Can leave a permanent stain or bond to
the cooktop if overheated.
Earthenware
� Follow manufacturer's instructions.
� Use on low heat settings.
� May scratch the cooktop.
Porcelain
� See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-on-
� Porcelain enamel bakeware without the
steel or cast
metal base may bond to the cooktop if
iron
overheated.
Stainless steel
� Heats quickly, but unevenly.
� A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy
efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the
cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not
extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the area.
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