Cooking With Your Cooktop; Cookware; Canning - KitchenAid KCGS9 Series Use And Care Manual

WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of
the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Selecting the proper flame size
The flame size should match the cookware you are using. Watch
the flame, not the knob, to adjust the heat. A flame larger than the
bottom of the cookware wastes energy and will heat the handle.
High flame - Start food cooking, bring water to a boil, or pan
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broiling.
Medium flame - Maintain a slow boil, fry or sauté, thicken
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sauces, steam, or stew.
Low flame - Keep food cooking, simmer, or keep food warm.
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REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
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COOKING WITH YOUR COOKTOP

Cookware

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a
well-fitting lid. The material should be medium to heavy thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
cookware may be used but may leave permanent marks on the
grates or cooktop. Use the chart below as a guide for cookware
material.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area or burner.

Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of burners
between batches to allow time for the most recently used area to
cool.
Center the canner on the gate.
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Do not place the canner on 2 burners at the same time.
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For more information, contact your local agricultural department
or a company that manufactures home canning products.