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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
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Heats quickly and evenly.
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Suitable for all types of cooking.
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Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
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Heats slowly and evenly.
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Good for browning and frying.
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Maintains heat for slow cooking.
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Follow manufacturer's
instructions.
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Heats slowly, but unevenly.
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Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper
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Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware
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Follow manufacturer's
instructions.
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Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain
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See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
Stainless
steel
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Heats quickly, but unevenly.
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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.
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Center the canner on the grate.
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Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
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For more information, contact your local agricultural
department.
Companies that manufacture
home canning
products can also offer assistance.
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.
EXTERIOR
PORCELAIN
ENAMEL SURFACES
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills
may affect the finish.
Cleaning
Method:
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Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
STAINLESS STEEL
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool
pads, gritty washcloths
or abrasive
paper towels. Damage may occur, even with one-time or limited
use.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning
Method:
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KitchenAid _ Stainless Steel Cleaner and 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.
PORCELAIN-COATED
GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning
cycle.
Do not clean in dishwasher.
Cleaning
Method:
•
Nonabrasive scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
SURFACE BURNERS
Sealed Burner models
See "Sealed Surface Burners" section.
CONTROL
KNOBS
To avoid damage to the control knobs, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
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