KitchenAid KGCC505H Characteristics of cookware materials, Using Your Cooktop, power failure

Using Your Cooktop

Using the Surface Burners (cont.)

In case of a prolonged	For up-to-date information on canning, In the United
power failure	States, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural
	Department Extension Office or companies who
You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit
	manufacture home canning products. In Canada,
match near a burner and turn the control knob to
	contact Agriculture Canada.
the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the
control knob to the setting you want.	Using the right cookware makes a
Home canning information
	big difference
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure
	• The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides,
canners combined with high heat settings for long
	and a well-fitting lid.
periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop
	• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
and/or surrounding areas.
To protect your cooktop:	cookware.
	• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how
• Center the canner over the surface burner.
	quickly and evenly the pan heats.
• Do not let the canner extend beyond the grate	• When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to
edges.	make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.
• Start with hot water, cover with a lid and bring to a
	• To avoid tipping, make sure pots and pans are
boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or	centered on the grates.
required pressure levels in a pressure canner.
• Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.

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	• Heats slowly and unevenly.
ceramic glass	• Use on low to medium settings.
	• Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Copper	• 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	• See cast iron and stainless steel.
enamel-on-cast iron
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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