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.
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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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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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Stainless steel | ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly. | |
| ■ A core or base of aluminum or copper | |
on stainless steel provides even heating.
ELECTRONIC OVEN
CONTROL
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1. | Display | 4. | Oven Light |
| 7. | Timed Cooking | ||
2. | Timer | 5. | Oven Settings |
| 8. | Hour and Minute | ||
3. | Clock | 6. | Temperature Setting | 9. | Start and Control | |||
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Display
When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the display will light up for 1 to 2 seconds, then a time of day and “PF” will appear. Press OFF to clear “PF” from the display.
If “PF” appears at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Press OFF and reset the clock if needed.
When the oven is in use, the display shows preheat time and the temperature and oven setting.
When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.
When using the TIMER, for settings of 1 to 59 minutes, the display will count down in seconds. For settings 1 hour or over, the display will count down hours and minutes.
When using COOK TIME, the display will show hours and minutes. When using STOP TIME, the display will show minutes and seconds.
Start
After setting a function, you must press the START button to start the function. If you do not press the START button within 5 seconds, “START?” will be displayed as a reminder.
Off
The OFF button stops any function except the Clock, Timer and Control Lock. When you press the OFF button, the display will show the time of day, or the time remaining if the TIMER is being used.
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