Viking VIC5304BST Use and Care Manual - Page 6

Getting Started Before Using Cooktop Ceramic Glass Cooktop All products are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the manufacturing process. Clean your glass top before the first time you use it. A thorough cleaning with a glass top cleaner is recommended. Cooking Utensils Each cook has his or her own preference for the particular cooking utensils that are most appropriate for the type of cooking being done.Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for glass cooktop use without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. This is a matter of personal choice. As with any cookware, yours should be in good condition and free from excessive dents on the bottom to provide maximum performance and convenience. Electric Cooktop Cooking Utensil Guidelines Type Aluminum Cast Iron Copper, Tin lined Enamel Ware Glass Ceramic Stainless Steel Responses to Temperature Changes Heats and cools quickly. Heats and cools slowly. Heats and cools quickly. Response depends on base metal. Heats and cools slowly. Heats and cools at moderate rate. Recommended Usage Frying, braising, roasting. May leave metal markings on glass. Not recommended. Retains excessive heat and may damage cooktop. Gourmet cooking, wine sauces, egg dishes. Not recommended. Imperfections in enamel may scratch cooktop. Not recommended. Heats too slowly. Imperfections in enamel may scratch cooktop. Soups, sauces, vegetables, general cooking. WARNING Stationary appliances not fitted with means for disconnection from the supply mains having a contact separation in all poles that provide full disconnection under overvoltage category III, the insrtuctions shall state that means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. 6