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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 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
Heats slowly and evenly.
Good for browning and frying.
Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Ceramic glass
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.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL
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A. Oven display
B. Clock
C. Timer/cancel
D. Start/enter (control lock)
E. Auto clean
F. Off/cancel
Oven Indicator Lights
The indicator lights are located along all 4 sides of the display.
The indicator lights light up or flash when the oven is in one of the
following modes: Bake, Broil, Clean (on some models), On,
Start?, Controls Locked, Door Locked (on some models), Delay,
Timer, Temp, Cook Time, or Start Time.
Display
When power is first supplied to the appliance, "PF" or a flashing
time will appear on the display. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear.
If "PF" or a flashing time appears at any other time, a power
failure has occurred. Press OFF/CANCEL and reset the clock if
needed.
When the oven is in use, the display shows preheat time or oven
temperature setting.
When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.
When using Start Time/Cook Time, the display will show either
hours and minutes, or minutes and seconds.
If Start/Enter is not pressed after setting a function, the "Start?"
oven indicator light will begin flashing after 5 seconds.
Start/Enter
The Start/Enter pad begins any oven function. If the Start/Enter
pad is not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function
pad, the "Start?" indicator light will flash as a reminder.
If Start/Enter is not pressed within 1 minute after pressing a
function pad, the oven display will return to the time of day mode
and the programmed function will be canceled.
Off/Cancel
The Off/Cancel pad stops any function except the Clock, Timer
and Control Lock.
The cooling fan may continue to operate after an oven function
has been canceled, depending on oven temperature.
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G. Temperature/time
H. Cook time
I. Start time
J. Custom broil
K. Bake
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