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Griddle
To Use the Griddle:
1.
Locate the griddle on the Bridge Element (Left side) as shown.
2.
Before each use, brush on a thin layer of cooking oil to keep
food from sticking. Cooking sprays may leave a sticky residue
on the griddle that is hard to remove.
3.
For best results, preheat the griddle for 5 minutes. Preheating
the griddle slowly will ensure even heat distribution and will
avoid warping the griddle.
4.
For preheating and cooking, set both zones of the Bridge
Element to the same heat setting for best and even
performance.
To Clean the Griddle:
1.
Let the griddle cool, and then empty the drip tray.
2.
See the “General Cleaning” section for cleaning instructions.
3.
Store griddle in a cool dry place.
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.
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Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area
or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend
more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or
element.
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Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or
surface burners at the same time.
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On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.
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On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit
Kit is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil
element will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for
instructions on how to order.
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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. 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.
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.
Griddle installed on Bridge element (left side)
