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Locator Pin
On all models except for model KGCV566, the locator pin on the
grate must be positioned in the burner cap hole to hold the grate
in place
Ceramic Glass Surface
Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it
free from stains For more information, see “General Cleaning”
section
■Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
ceramic glass
■For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
while the surface is still warm If sugary spills are allowed to
cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause
pitting and permanent marks
■Do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or
aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop
■Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated
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
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
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics
A. Locator pin
B. Burner cap
A
B
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