Lift-upCooktop

(onsomemodels)

The lift-up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath. Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could occur to the finish and the cooktop frame. For more information, see the “General Cleaning” section.

To Lift:

Lift the cooktop by both front corners until the supports lock into place.

To Replace:

1.Lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them.

2.Slowly lower the cooktop into place.

HomeCanning

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.

■Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.

■Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time.

■On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.

■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 ordering instructions.

■For more information, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office. 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 or grates. 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 with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.

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.

 

 

 

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GR438LXRQ0 specifications

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