KitchenAid KECD866RSS Use and Care Guide - Page 7

To Use DUAL and TRIPLE: 1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the DUAL or TRIPLE zone anywhere between LO and HI. 2. Turn knob to OFF when finished. Downdraft Vent System A B C A. Downdraft vent cover B. Filter C. Vent fan location (not visible in graphic) The downdraft vent system consists of a vent cover, filter and a vent fan. The vent system removes cooking vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared on the cooktop. Do not run the vent system without the filter. The downdraft vent cover and filter should be cleaned often to prevent grease buildup. See "General Cleaning" section for more information. To Use Vent System: 1. Turn vent fan knob to the desired setting. The fan can be set to the HI, MED or LO position. 2. Turn vent fan knob to the OFF position when finished cooking, or when the cooktop is not in use. 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 ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area. s Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time. s On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners. s 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 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. 7