KitchenAid KGCU467VSS Use and Care Manual download pdf (Page 12)

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.

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface

burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently

used areas to cool.

■ Center the canner on the grate.

■ Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.

■ For more information, contact your local agricultural

department. Companies that manufacture home canning

products can also offer assistance.

COOKTOP CARE

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and

the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning

products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless

otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should

be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills

may affect the finish.

Cleaning Method:

■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing

pad:

Gently clean around the model and serial number plate

because scrubbing may remove numbers.

STAINLESS STEEL

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop

Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive

paper towels. Damage may occur, even with one-time or limited

use.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

Cleaning Method:

■ KitchenAid

Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish:

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

■ Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should

be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.

These spills may affect the finish.

To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each

other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.

Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Do not clean in dishwasher.

Cleaning Method:

■ Nonabrasive scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:

Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.

SURFACE BURNERS

Sealed Burner models

See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

CONTROL KNOBS

To avoid damage to the control knobs, do not use steel wool,

abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.

When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

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

Ceramic glass

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ 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

enamel-on-

steel or cast

iron

■ See stainless 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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