KitchenAid KDRP467KSS Use and Care Guide - Page 8

Flame Height Depending on your model, the LO or LOW setting flame height of each of the surface burners can be adjusted. 1 2 3 1. Control knob 2. Valve stem 3. Adjustment screw To Adjust: 1. Turn surface burner control knob to LITE position (or LIGHT on some models). 2. When burner has lit, turn control knob to LO position (or LOW on some models). 3. Remove control knob by pulling straight out. 4. Hold the valve stem with a pair of pliers. 5. Use a small flat head screwdriver to turn the adjustment screw until the flame is steady blue and approximately ¹⁄₄ in. (6 mm) high. 6. Test the flame by turning the control knob from LO (or LOW on some models) to HI (or HIGH on some models), checking the flame at each setting. 1 2 3 1. High flame 2. Low flame 3. Port 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. s Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area. s Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time. s For more information, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance. Cookware IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a wellfitting 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 it 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 non-stick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the properties of aluminum. Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics. COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS Aluminum s Heats quickly and evenly. s Suitable for all types of cooking. s Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks. Cast iron s Heats slowly and evenly. s Good for browning and frying. s Maintains heat for slow cooking. Ceramic or Ceramic glass s Follow manufacturer's instructions. s Heats slowly, but unevenly. s Ideal results on low to medium heat settings. Copper s Heats very quickly and evenly. Earthenware s Follow manufacturer's instructions. s Use on low heat settings. Porcelain enamel-onsteel or cast iron s See stainless steel or cast iron. Stainless steel s Heats quickly, but unevenly. s A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating. 8