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Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
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Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
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Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
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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 or grates. 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
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Heats quickly and evenly.
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Suitable for all types of cooking
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Medium or heavy thickness is best
for most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
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Heats slowly and evenly.
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Good for browning and frying
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Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or
ceramic glass
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Heats slowly but unevenly.
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Ideal results on low-to-medium
heat settings.
Copper
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Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain
enamel-
on-steel or
cast iron
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See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
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Heats quickly but unevenly.
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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.
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.
Cleaning Method:
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Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner, or nonabrasive scrubbing pad
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affresh
®
Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number
W10355010 (not included):
See the “Assistance or Service” section to order.
STAINLESS STEEL COOKTOP
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-
filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop cleaner,
steelwool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels.
For best results, use a soft cloth or non-scratch sponge.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
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affresh
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016
(not included):
See the “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
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Vinegar for hard water spots
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers, or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
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Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
