Control Guide

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Griddle
Griddle installed on right side of cooktop
To Use the Griddle:
1. Locate the griddle on the right side grate as shown. The
locating feet on the bottom of the griddle will engage the grate
tines to keep the griddle from sliding.
2. Before each use, brush on a thin layer of cooking oil to keep
food from sticking. Cooking sprays may leave a sticky residue
on the griddle that is hard to remove.
3. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes. Preheating the griddle
slowly will ensure even heat distribution and will avoid warping
the griddle.
4. For preheating and cooking, set the front burner to the lowest
heat setting and the rear burner to Medium-High heat for best
performance.
NOTE: The griddle may also be used on the left side grate.
For best results, the rear burner setting should be set to
Medium-Low or Medium, and the front burner setting should
be set to Low.
To Clean the Griddle:
1. Let the griddle cool, and then empty the drip tray.
2. See the “General Cleaning” section of your Owner’s Manual
for cleaning instructions.
3. Store griddle in a cool dry place.
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 coils. 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
grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred which affects cooking results.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the
broiler.
Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across
the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space
or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
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.
� May leave aluminum residues, which
may be diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.
Cast iron
� Heats slowly and evenly
� Good for browning and frying.
� Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
� Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
� Heats slowly, but unevenly.
� Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper
� Heats very quickly and evenly.
� May leave copper residues, which may
be diminished if cleaned immediately
after cooking.
Earthenware /
Stoneware
� Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
� Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain
enamel-on-steel
or cast iron
� See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
� Heats quickly, but unevenly
� A core or base of aluminum or copper on
stainless steel provides even heating.
For best results, the cookware should be centered above the
burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should
be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
� Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
� Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
� For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies
that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.
OVEN USE
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well
ventilated room.