Home Canning; Cookware; Cooktop Care; General Cleaning - KitchenAid W10848424A Guide D'utilisation

Home Canning

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
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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 two surface cooking areas, elements
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or surface burners at the same time.
On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.
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For more information, contact your local agricultural
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department. 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. 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
Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly.
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Suitable for all types of cooking
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Medium or heavy thickness is best
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for most cooking tasks.
Cast iron Heats slowly and evenly.
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Good for browning and frying
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Maintains heat for slow cooking.
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Ceramic or Follow manufacturer's instructions.
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ceramic glass
Heats slowly but unevenly.
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Ideal results on low-to-medium
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heat settings
Copper Heats very quickly and evenly.
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Earthenware Follow manufacturer's instructions.
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Use on low heat settings.
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Porcelain
See stainless steel or cast iron.
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enamel-
on-steel or
cast iron
Stainless steel Heats quickly but unevenly.
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A core or base of aluminum or copper on
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stainless steel provides even heating.

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.
CERAMIC GLASS
To avoid damage to ceramic glass, do not use steel wool,
abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, or
ammonia.
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly
to avoid streaking and staining.
Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended for regular use to
help avoid scratches, pitting, and abrasions and to condition the
cooktop. It may be ordered as an accessory. See the "Assistance
or Service" section to order.
A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and
can be ordered as an accessory. See the "Assistance or Service"
section to order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store
razor blades out of the reach of children.
Cleaning Method:
Light to moderate soil
Paper towels or clean damp sponge
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Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)
Cooktop Scraper:
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Scrape sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm. You may
want to wear oven mitts while doing so.
Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel:
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Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme
into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears.
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks, and discoloration
Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser:
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Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.
Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Burned-on soil
Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper:
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Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as
flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn
spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.
Metal marks from aluminum and copper
Cooktop Polishing Creme:
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Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme
into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue
rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally
disappear but, after many cleanings, become less noticeable.
Tiny scratches and abrasions
Cooktop Polishing Creme:
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Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.
Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches and
abrasions do not affect cooking performance and, after many
cleanings, become less noticeable.
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