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