Manual

Whencanningforlongperiods,alternatetheuseofsurface
cookingareas,elementsorsurfaceburnersbetweenbatches.
Thisallowstimeforthemostrecentlyusedareastocool.
• Centerthecanneronthegrateorlargestsurfacecooking
areaorelement.Onelectriccooktops,cannersshouldnot
extendmorethan1/2'(1.3cm)beyondthesurfacecooking
areaorelement.
• Donotplacecanneron2surfacecookingareas,elementsor
surfaceburnersatthesametime.
Onceramicglassmodels,useonlyflat-bottomedcanners.
Formoreinformation,contactyourlocalagricultural
department.Companiesthatmanufacturehomecanning
productscanalsoofferassistance.
IMPORTANT:Donotleaveemptycookwareonahotsurface
cookingarea,elementorsurfaceburner.
Idealcookwareshouldhaveaflatbottom,straightsidesanda
well-fittinglid,andthematerialshouldbeofmedium-to-heavy
thickness.
Roughfinishesmayscratchthecooktoporgrates.Aluminumand
coppermaybeusedasacoreorbaseincookware.However,
whenusedasabasetheycanleavepermanentmarksonthe
cooktoporgrates.
Cookwarematerialisafactorinhowquicklyandevenlyheatis
transferred,whichaffectscookingresults.Anonstickfinishhas
thesamecharacteristicsasitsbasematerial.Forexample,
aluminumcookwarewithanonstickfinishwilltakeonthe
propertiesofaluminum.
Cookwarewithnonsticksurfacesshouldnotbeusedunderthe
broiler.
Usethefollowingchartasaguideforcookwarematerial
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.
• See stainless steel or cast iron.Porcelain
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.
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.
CERAMIC GLASS
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive
powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover or ammonia.
Cleaning Method:
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to prevent streaking and staining.
Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended for regular use to help
prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions, and to condition the
cooktop. It may be ordered as an accessory. See "Assistance or
Service" to order.
A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and
can be ordered as an accessory. See "Assistance or Service" to
order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor
blades out of the reach of children.
Light to moderate soil
• Paper towels or clean damp sponge:
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
• Cooktop Scraper:
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear
oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
• 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.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration
• Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser:
Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.
Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
• Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper:
Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as
flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn
spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
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