Heat Settings; Ceramic Glass; Cooktop Care; Cookware - KitchenAid KECC508GWW2 Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT: Never leave empty c ookware ona hotsurface
cooking a rea, e lement orsurface b urner.
Ideal cookware should have aflatbottom, straight sides, awell-
fitting lidand thematerial should b eofmedium-to-heavy
thickness.
Cookware material isafactor i nhow quickly a ndevenly h eat i s
transferred, ultimately affecting cooking r esults. Anon-stick finish
has thesame characteristics asitsbase material. For e xample,
aluminum c ookware witha non-stick finish will t ake onthe
properties ofaluminum.
Use thefollowing c hart a saguide forcookware 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.
• Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions,
• Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop.
• Heats slowly, but unevenly.
• Best 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,
*Aluminum and copper may be used as core or base in
cookware and can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or
grates.
COOKTOP CARE
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-
wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some paper towels. Damage
may occur.
Do not use Cooktop Polishing Creme.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
• Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish:
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
• Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
• Vinegar for hard water spots
CERAMIC GLASS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to prevent streaking and staining.
Use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly to help prevent
scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop.
See "Assistance or Service" to order.
A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for certain soils, See
"Assistance or Service" to order.
Light to moderate soil
• Paper towels or clean damp sponge:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear
oven mitts while doing so,
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
• Cooktop Scraper:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear
oven mitts while doing so,
• Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel:
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears.