Characteristics of cookware materials | KitchenAid KECC051H guide

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Characteristics of cookware materials

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Aluminum	• Heats quickly and evenly.
	• Use for all types of cooking.
	• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.
	• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Cast iron	• Heats slowly and evenly.
	• Good for browning and frying.
	• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
	• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Ceramic or ceramic glass

Copper

•Heats slowly and unevenly.

•Use on low to medium settings.

•Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

•Heats very quickly and evenly.

•Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Earthenware	• Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the
	manufacturer.
	• Use on low settings.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or enamel-on-cast iron

Stainless steel

•See cast iron and stainless steel.

•Heats quickly but unevenly.

•A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides even heating.

•Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

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3192800A Use and Care GuideKitchenaid Electric Built-In Ceramic Cooktop Thank you for buying a Kitchenaid appliance Cooktop Safety On next For units with ventilating hood Getting to Know Your Cooktop Models Getting to Know Your Cooktop Model Model KECC507H shown below Touch Control panel Power on light Using Your CooktopUsing the surface units Surface unit markers All Models Hot surface indicator lights Using the dual-size surface unit To use the small or inner element Using the dual size surface unitUsing the ceramic glass cooktop To use both elements Using the cooktop Using the Warming element Model KECC563H Start with hot water, cover with a lid Cookware tipsType of material the canner is made For up-to-date information on canning Characteristics of cookware materials Caring for Your Cooktop Cleaning the cooktop and control panelCleaning the control knobs How to keep your cooktop looking like new Stainless steel Surfaces Troubleshooting If you need replacement parts Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need assistance or service in the U.S.A For further assistance If you need assistance or service in Canada Page Warranty Kitchenaid Will not PAY for Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Merci d’avoir acheté un appareil électroménager Kitchenaid Sécurité de la table de cuisson Votre sécurité et celle des autres est très importante Sécurité de la table de cuisson Pour les appareils avec hotte de ventilation Pièces et caractéristiques de la table de cuisson Modèles de 36 po Pièces et caractéristiques de la table de cuisson Modèles de 30 po Ièces et caractéristiques de la table de cuisson Modèle de 15 po KECC508G, YKECC508G Utilisation de la table de cuisson WAVERTISSEMENT Utilisation des éléments chauffants à taille double Témoins lumineuxTémoins lumineux d’éléments chauds Ustensiles Utilisation des deux éléments Utilisation de la table de cuisson en vitrocéramiquePour utiliser le petit élément ou l’élément interne Avertissement Utilisation de lélément de réchauffage Modèle KECC563H Lors de la préparation de conserves Ne pas placer votre marmite sur deuxLe type de matériau employé pour la Caractéristiques des matériaux des ustensiles de cuisson Fournir un chauffage égal Nettoyage de la table de cuisson et du tableau de commande Entretien de la table de cuisson Comment conserver l’aspect neuf de la table de cuisson Comment conserver l’aspect neuf de la table de cuisson suite Guide de diagnostic Demande d’assistance ou de service Nos consultants vous renseigneront sur les sujets suivants Si vous avez besoin d’assistance ou de service au Canada Garantie Complète D’UN AN