KitchenAid KCED600GSS Owners Manual - Page 7

Home Canning When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements, or surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool. ■■ Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element. ■■ Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time. ■■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners. ■■ For more information, contact your local agricultural department. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance. 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. 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. Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics. Cookware Aluminum Cast iron Ceramic or ceramic glass Copper Earthenware Porcelain enamelon-steel or cast iron Stainless steel Characteristics ■■ Heats quickly and evenly. ■■ Suitable for all types of cooking ■■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks. ■■ Heats slowly and evenly. ■■ Good for browning and frying ■■ Maintains heat for slow cooking. ■■ Follow manufacturer's instructions. ■■ Heats slowly but unevenly. ■■ Ideal results on low-to-medium heat settings ■■ Heats very quickly and evenly. ■■ Follow manufacturer's instructions. ■■ Use on low heat settings. ■■ 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 General Cleaning 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 Cleaning Method: To avoid damaging the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, or ammonia. 1. Remove food/residue with the Cooktop Scraper. ■■ For best results, use the Cooktop Scraper while the cooktop is still warm but not hot to the touch. It is recommended to wear an oven mitt while scraping the warm cooktop. ■■ Hold the Cooktop Scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass surface and scrape the residue. It will be necessary to apply pressure in order to remove the residue. Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding to Step 2. 2. Apply a few dime-sized drops of affresh® Cooktop Cleaner to the affected areas. ■■ Rub affresh® Cooktop Cleaner onto the cooktop surface with the blue Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Some pressure is needed to remove stubborn stains. ■■ Allow the cleaner to dry to a white haze before proceeding to Step 3. 3. Polish with a clean, dry cloth or a clean, dry paper towel. ■■ Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary for stubborn or burned-on stains. 7