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Whencanningforlongperiods,alternatetheuseofsurface
cookingareas,elementsorsurfaceburnersbetweenbatches.
Thisallowstimeforthemostrecentlyusedareastocool.
• Centerthecanneronthegrateorlargestsurfacecooking
areaorelement.Cannersshouldnotextendmorethan1in.
(2.5cm)outsidethecookingarea.
• Donotplacecannerontwosurfacecookingareas,elements
orsurfaceburnersatthesametime.
• Onceramicglassmodels,onlyuseflat-bottomedcanners.
• Oncoilelementmodels,theinstallationofaCanningUnitKit
isrecommended.Ifnotinstalled,thelifeofthecoilelement
willbeshortened.
• Formoreinformation,contactyourlocalagricultural
department.Companiesthatmanufacturehomecanning
productscanalsoofferassistance.
IMPORTANT:Neverleaveemptycookwareonahotsurface
cookingarea,elementorsurfaceburner.
Idealcookwareshouldhaveaflatbottom,straightsides,awell-
fittinglidandthematerialshouldbeofmedium-to-heavy
thickness.
Roughfinishesmayscratchthecooktop.Aluminumandcopper
maybeusedasacoreorbaseincookware.However,whenused
asabaseitcanleavepermanentmarksonthecooktoporgrates.
Cookwarematerialisafactorinhowquicklyandevenlyheatis
transferred,whichaffectscookingresults.Anon-stickfinishhas
thesamecharacteristicsasitsbasematerial.Forexample,
aluminumcookwarewithanon-stickfinishwilltakeonthe
propertiesofaluminum.
Usethefollowingchartasaguideforcookwarematerial
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum • Heatsquicklyandevenly.
• Suitableforalltypesofcooking.
• Mediumorheavythicknessisbestfor
mostcookingtasks.
Castiron • 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.
COOKWARE
Porcelain
enamel-on-steel
or cast iron
Stainless steel
CHARACTERISTICS
• See stainless steel or cast iron.
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.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
• Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PAN EL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
• Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
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.
• 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 (on some models)
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some
paper towels. Damage may occur.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
• Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):
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
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