Kenmore 7540 Use and Care Guide - Page 11

Surface Cooking Use Proper Cookware Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Figure Figure 1 1). Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2. Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. CORRECT INCORRECT Curved and warped pan bottoms. = Fiat bottom and straight sides. • Tight fitting lids. • Weight of handle does not tilt pan. Pan is well balanced. Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared. Made of material that conducts heat well. Easy to clean. Pan overhangs burner grate by more than 2.5 cm (1"). Heavy handle tilts pan. Flame extends beyond pan. V Note: Always use a utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Some utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cooktop. Figure 2 * Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware requirements. Using a wok Figure 3 Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are available in most cookshop or hardware stores. Roundbottomed woks (with a support ring that does not extend beyond the burner circumference) may also be used. The metal ring was designed to support the wok safely when it is filled with large amounts of liquids (soup making) or fat (frying). Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets. Cookware bottoms must be in direct contact with the grates. DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with a metal ring that extends beyond the :_ burner circumference. Because this ring traps heat, the surface unit and cooktop surface could be damaged. Figure 4 Care & Seasoning of the Griddle Before first use: • Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely. • Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle). • Preheat your oven to 350°R Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven. • Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350°E then turn oven OFF and let cool before removing. • The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from the seasoning process. If desired, wash the griddle in hot soapy water, rinse well, and dry completely. After each use: • To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep uncovered. • After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot water only. • DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE iN DISHWASHER. • Dry immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before storing. Using the Griddle: • Place either side of the griddle centered over the left side gas burners. • Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low setting. Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process. • DO NOT preheat the griddle on Hi setting. Preheating on Hi may warp the griddle and prevent even heat distribution. 11 Figure 5