Cookware Tips - KitchenAid KGCT365E Use & Care Manual

Using the surface burners
(cont.)
In case of a prolonged power failure
Surface burners can be manually lighted.
• Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control
knob to the HI position.
• After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the
desired setting.
Home canning information
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure
canners combined with high heat settings for long
periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.
To protect your cooktop:
• For best results, use a canner which can be
centered over the surface burner.
• Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners at
i he same time. Too
much heat will build
up and will damage
the cooktop.
• Start with hot water.
This reduces the time
the control is set on
high. Reduce the heat
setting to the lowest
position needed to
keep the water boiling.
• Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.
Cookware tips
• The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides,
and a well-fitting lid.
• Choose medium to'heavy gauge (thickness)
cookware.
• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how
quickly and evenly the pan heats.
• When using glass or ceramic cookware, check
to make sure it is suitable for use on surface
burners.
• To avoid tipping, make sure pots and pans are
centered on the grates.