9Selecting types of cookware forradiant glass cooktop models. GEAppliances.comStainless Steel:recommendedAluminum:heavy weight recommendedGood conductivity. Aluminum residuessometimes appear as scratches on the cooktopbut can be removed if cleaned immediately.Because of its low melting point, thin weightaluminum should not be used.Copper Bottom:recommendedCopper may leave residues which can appearas scratches. The residues can be removed, aslong as the cooktop is cleaned immediately.However, do not let these pots boil dry.Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops.An overheated copper bottom pot will leave aresidue that will permanently stain the cooktopif not removed immediately.Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron:recommended if bottom of pan is coatedPorcelain Enamel on Steel:not recommendedHeating empty pans can cause permanentdamage to cooktop glass. The enamel can meltand bond to the ceramic cooktop.Glass-ceramic:not recommendedPoor performance. Will scratch the surface.Stoneware:not recommendedPoor performance. May scratch the surface.Cast Iron:not recommended³XQOHVVGHVLJQHGVSHFLILFDOO\for glass cooktopsPoor conductivity and slow to absorb heat. Willscratch the cooktop surface.Check pans for flat bottoms byusing a straight edge.Pans with rounded, curved,ridged or warped bottoms are notrecommended.The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.For Best Results■ Place only dry pans on the surfaceelements. Do not place lids on the surfaceelements, particularly wet lids. Wet pansand lids may stick to the surface when cool.■ Do not use woks that have support rings.This type of wok will not heat on glasssurface elements.■ We recommend that you use only a flat-bottomed wok. They are available at yourlocal retail store. The bottom of the wokshould have the same diameter as thesurface element to ensure proper contact.■ Some special cooking procedures requirespecific cookware such as pressurecookers or deep-fat fryers. All cookwaremust have flat bottoms and be the correctsize.Do not place wet panson the glass cooktop.Do not use woks with supportrings on the glass cooktop.Use flat-bottomed wokson the glass cooktop.NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of cookware onthe ceramic cooktop.