KitchenAid YKESC308, YKESC300, YKERC600 Electronic Oven Controls, Cookware Characteristics

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 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	■ Heats quickly and evenly.
	■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
	■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
		most cooking tasks.
Cast iron	■ Heats slowly and evenly.
	■ Good for browning and frying.
	■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or	■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Ceramic glass	■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
	■ Ideal results on low to medium heat
		settings.
Copper	■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware	■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
	■ Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain	■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
Stainless steel	■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.
	■ A core or base of aluminum or copper
		on stainless steel provides even
		heating.

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS

1.Oven Display Symbol

2.Heat Settings

3.Oven Display

4.Start/Stop Time

5.Number Pads

6.Control Lock

7.	Time of Day/Timer Display	12.	Convect Full Meal
	(on some models)		(Surface Light on some models)
8.	Start	13.	Surface Light (on some models)
9.	Oven Settings	14.	Oven Light
10. EASYCONVECT™ Conversion		15. Clock
	(on some models)	16.	Minute Timer
11.	Timed Cooking	17.	Cancel Off

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