Cookware; Home Canning - KitchenAid KDRU707 Use & Care Manual

Preheat Chart
TEMPERATURE TIME TO PREHEAT
(in minutes)
250°F (121°C) 10
300°F (149°C) 14
350°F (177°C) 15
400°F (204°C) 20
450°F (232°C) 25
500°F (260°C) 27
Cooking Chart
FOOD SETTING COOK TIME
TOTAL MINUTES
Sausage patties 325°F (163°C) 12-18
and links
Bacon slices 350°F (177°C) 7-11
Ham steak 325°F (163°C) 5-7
(fully cooked)
Frankfurters and 325°F (163°C) 8-15
precooked
sausages
Ground meat 350°F (177°C) 10-15
patties
Grilled 325°F (163°C) 3-5
sandwiches
Fish steaks, fillets 325°F (163°C) 8-15
Eggs 300°F (149°C) 3-5
Hash brown 400°F to 425°F 8-12
potatoes (204°C to 218°C)
French toast 350°F (177°C) 5-7
Pancakes 350°F (177°C) 2-4
After Each Use:
1. Turn the griddle off and let cool.
2. Scrape griddle residue into drip tray using heat resistant
plastic or wooden utensils.
3. Rinse griddle with hot, soapy water.
4. Remove and clean the drip tray and the area below. Gently tip
the drip tray so that the contents are not spilled when
removing.
5. Clean using a nylon scrub pad with soapy water and rinse
with hot water.
6. Dry griddle, drip tray and area below griddle with paper
towels to remove excess grease and oil.
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 or grates. 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.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the
broiler.
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
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
• Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Heats slowly, but unevenly.
• Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain • See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
Stainless steel • Heats quickly, but unevenly.
• A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
• Center the canner on the grate.
• Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
• For more information, contact your local agricultural
department. Companies that manufacture home canning
products can also offer assistance.
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