Kenmore 880.54202 Use & Care Manual

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Coverallfoodswithalidoraluminumfoil.Donotuseplasticwraptocoverfood,asitmaymeltontothecooktopsurface.Whenwarmingbakedgoods,allowasmallopeninginthecoverformoisturetoescape.FoodqualitymaydeteriorateifitiskeptontheSTEADYTEMPTMwarmingzoneforanextendedperiodoftime.Forbestresults,holdfoodnolongerthan30to45minutes.ChoosetheLOsettingforheat-sensitiveandsmallerquantitiesoffoods.ChoosetheHIsettingforliquidsandlargerquantitiesoffoods.Adjustasneeded.To Use:1. Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting fromHI to LO for different levels of heating.2. Turn to OFF when finished. The warming zone will remainwarm until the hot surface indicator light on the cooktop goesoff.The lift-up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath.Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could occur to the finish andthe cooktop frame. For more information, see the "GeneralCleaning" section.To Lift:Lift the cooktop by both front corners until the supports lock intoplace.To Replace:1. Lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the supportrods back to unlock them.2. Slowly lower the cooktop into place.When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surfacecooking 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 cookingarea or element. On electric cooktops, canners should notextend more than 1/2"(1.3 cm) beyond the surface cookingarea or element.• Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements orsurface burners at the same time.• On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.• On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kitis recommended. If not installed, the life of the coil elementwill be shortened. See back cover for ordering instructions.• For more information, contact your local agriculturaldepartment. Companies that manufacture home canningproducts can also offer assistance.IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surfacecooking area, element or surface burner.Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and awell-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavythickness.Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and coppermay be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when usedas a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop orgrates.Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat istransferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish hasthe same characteristics as its base material. For example,aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on theproperties of aluminum.Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under thebroiler.Use the following chart as a guide for cookware materialcharacteristics.COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICSAluminum • Heats quickly and evenly.• Suitable for all types of cooking.• Medium or heavy thickness is best formost cooking tasks.Cast iron • Heats slowly and evenly.• Good for browning and frying.• Maintains heat for slow cooking.Ceramic or • Follow manufacturer's instructions.Ceramic glass • Heats slowly, but unevenly.• Ideal results on low to medium heatsettings.Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.Earthenware • Follow manufacturer's instructions.• Use on low heat settings.Porcelain • See stainless steel or cast iron.enamel-on-steel or castironStainless steel • Heats quickly, but unevenly.• A core or base of aluminum or copperon stainless steel provides evenheating.