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
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A
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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| most cooking tasks. |
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Cast iron | ■ Heats slowly and evenly. | |
| ■ Good for browning and frying. | |
| ■ Maintains heat for slow cooking. | |
| ■ Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop. | |
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Ceramic or | ■ | Follow manufacturer’s instructions. |
Ceramic glass | ■ Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop. | |
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| ■ Heats slowly, but unevenly. | |
| ■ 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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*Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. When used as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.
Electronic Clock/Timer
(on some models)
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1. | Clock | 3. | Increase | 5. Timer |
2. | Display | 4. | Decrease |
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Display
When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the display will light up for 5 seconds. Then “PF” will appear on the display.
Any other time “PF” appears, a power failure occurred. Reset the clock. See “Clock” section.
When the oven is not in use, the display will show the time of day.
Clock
This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.
To Set:
Before setting, make sure the oven and Timer are off.
1.Press CLOCK.
The colon will flash during Clock programming.
2.Press the “up” (▲) or “down” (▼) arrow pads to set the time of day.
The time can be changed in either small or 10 minute increments by pressing a pad briefly or by pressing and holding a pad.
3.Press CLOCK. The colon will stop flashing when the Clock is active.
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