KitchenAid KECC567H Owner's Manual

Use and Care Guide

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A Note to You...............................	2
Cooktop Safety ...........................	3
Getting to Know
Your Cooktop...............................	5
Using Your Cooktop....................	9
Using the surface units ................	9
Using the cooktop ......................	12
Cookware tips.............................	13
Characteristics of
cookware materials ....................	14
Caring for Your Cooktop ..........	15
Cleaning the cooktop
and control panel........................	15
Cleaning the control knobs ........	15
How to keep your cooktop
looking like new ..........................	16
Troubleshooting ........................	18
Requesting Assistance
or Service ...................................	19
Warranty .....................................	22

For assistance or service in the U.S.A., call the Customer Interaction Center.

1-800-422-1230

For assistance or service in Canada, see page 20.

KITCHENAID® Electric Built-In Ceramic Cooktop

Models: KECC501G KECC502G YKECC502G KECC507G YKECC507G KECC508G YKECC508G KECC562G KECC567G YKECC567G KECC568G YKECC568G KECC051H KECC507H KECC563H KECC567H

3192800A

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A Note to You

Thank you for buying a KITCHENAID® appliance!

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, KitchenAid appliances are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information concerning how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call our Customer Interaction Center at 1-800-422-1230 (in Canada, 1-800-461-5681) or request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagrams for location of plate).

Please also record the purchase information.

NOTE: You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.

Model Number __________________________

Serial Number __________________________

Purchase/

Installation Date ________________________

Builder/Dealer

Name __________________________________

Address ________________________________

Phone__________________________________

Keep this book and the sales slip together for future reference.

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Cooktop Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word

“DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow

basic precautions, including the following:

• CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a cooktop – Children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

•Proper Installation – Be sure your cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

•Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming or Heating the Room.

•Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where cooktop is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop.

•Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the cooktop.

•User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

•Storage on Cooktop – Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units.

•Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

•Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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C ooktop Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop.

•Use Proper Pan Size – This cooktop is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.

•Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

•Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

•Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

•Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop should break, cleaning

solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

•Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

For units with ventilating hood –

•Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

•When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and toluene.

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Getting to Know Your Cooktop

This section contains captioned illustrations of your cooktop. Use it to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Following are models with control knobs and dual-size and halogen surface units.

36" Models

(KECC562G, KECC567G, YKECC567G, and KECC567H)

Control panel

Hot surface indicator lights located in the lobe of each surface

unit marker

Left rear

Center rear

Right rear

Dual-size

Ceramic

control

control

control

surface units

cooktop

knob

knob

knob

(p. 10)

(pp. 9-12)

HOT

HOT

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OFF

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POWER ON

number plate

panel

(on bottom of

(pp. 5, 9-12)

Left front

Power on

Right

burner box)

control

light

front

knob

control

knob

(Model KECC567H shown below)

Dual-size

Ceramic

surface units

cooktop

(p. 10)

(pp. 9-12, 14-16)

Stainless steel

frame

(pp. 15, 17)

Model and serial	Control
number plate	panel
(on bottom of	(pp. 5, 9-11)
burner box)

Note for Models KECC567G, YKECC567G, and KECC567H:

Right front and left rear surface units are halogen.

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(KECC563H)

Control panel

Center rear

Right rear

Left rear

control knob

control

(Warming

control

knob

element)

knob

HOT

Hot

HOT

OFF

HI

O

OFF

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OFF

HI

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HI

HOT

surface

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indicator

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lights

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the lobe

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unit marker

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Left front

Power on

Right front

control knob light

control knob

Dual-size	Ceramic
surface units	cooktop
(p. 10)	(pp. 9-12)

Model and serial	Warming	Control
number plate	element	panel
(on bottom of	(p. 12)	(pp. 6, 9-10, 12)
burner box)

30" Models

(KECC501G, KECC502G, YKECC502G,

KECC507G, YKECC507G, and KECC507H)

Control panel

Left rear	Right rear	Dual-size	Ceramic
control	control	surface units	cooktop
knob	knob	(p. 10)	(pp. 9-12)

Hot surface indicator lights located in the lobe of each surface

unit marker

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Left front	Power on
control	light
knob

Right front control knob

Model and serial number	Control panel
plate (on bottom of	(pp. 6, 9-10)
burner box)

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(Model KECC507H shown below)

Dual-size	Ceramic
surface units	cooktop
(p. 10)	(pp. 9-12)

Stainless steel frame

(pp. 15, 17)

Model and serial number	Control
plate (on bottom of	panel
burner box)	(pp. 6, 9-10)

Note for Models KECC507G and YKECC507G:

Right front and left rear surface units are halogen.

Note for Model KECC501G:

This model does not have dual-size surface units.

15" Model

(KECC051H)

Control panel

Rear control	Ceramic
knob	cooktop
	(pp. 9-12)

HOT

Hot		O
		L
surface
indicator		M
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lights		D
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located in
the lobe		LO
of each
surface		E
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			Model and serial	Control
			number plate	panel
Power on			(on bottom of burner	(pp. 7, 9)
			box)
light

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Getting to Know Your Cooktop

Shown below are models with electronic touch controls and dual-size surface units.

36" Models

(KECC568G, YKECC568G)

Touch Control panel

Left rear

Center rear

Right rear

Dual-size

touch

touch

touch

surface unit

control

control

control

(p. 10)

HOT

HOT

MED

MED

MED

HOT

4

6

4

6

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6

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7

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ON

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LO

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MED

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SINGLE

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ON/OFF

8

2

ON

8

DUAL

OFF

LO

ON/OFF

HI

LO

HI

Model and serial

HOT

HOT

CONTROL LOCK

number plate

ALL OFF

(on bottom of

Left front

ALL OFF/

Right

burner box)

touch

Control Lock

front

control

touch

control

30" Models

(KECC508G, YKECC508G)

Touch Control panel

Left rear					Right rear						Dual-size
touch					touch
											surface unit
control					control
											(p. 10)
HOT	MED					MED		HOT
4		6			4			6
3			7	3				7
2	ON		8	2		ON		8
	OFF					OFF
LO			HI	LO				HI
				ALL OFF
				CONTROL LOCK
4	MED	6			4	MED		6
3	SINGLE		7	3				7	Right
2	ON/OFF		8	2		ON		8
	DUAL					OFF			front
LO	ON/OFF		HI	LO				HI
									touch	Model and serial
HOT								HOT	control	number plate
Left front			ALL OFF/							(on bottom of burner
										box)
touch			Control Lock

control

Ceramic cooktop

(pp. 9-12)

Control panel

(pp. 8, 9)

Ceramic cooktop

(pp. 9-12)

Control panel

(pp. 8, 9)

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Using Your Cooktop

This section tells you how to operate the controls on the cooktop. It also discusses how the ceramic glass cooktop works, and includes tips on how to cook with and maintain the cooktop.

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Using the surface units

Control knob

	M		D
	D
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	L	M
Surface unit	O
		MED
marker

Control knobs (Models KECC501G, KECC502G, YKECC502G, KECC507G, YKECC507G, KECC562G, KECC567G, YKECC567G, KECC051H, KECC507H, KECC563H, KECC567H)

Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. Set them anywhere between HI and OFF.

4	MED	6
3		7
2	ON	8
	OFF
LO		HI
		HOT

Electronic touch controls (Models KECC508G, YKECC508G, KECC568G, YKECC568G)

Touch ON/OFF to turn heating elements on. The LO and HI lights will blink on and off, indicating a choice of high or low power. To choose high power, touch the arrow pointing to HI. To choose low power, touch the arrow pointing to LO.

To choose a power level other than HI, from the HI setting, touch and hold, or tap, the arrow pointing to HI and the power level will decrease. Stop when you reach the desired level. Follow the same procedure from LO to increase the power level.

To turn heating elements off individually, touch ON/OFF. To turn all elements off at once, touch ALL OFF.

NOTE: Heating elements will be visible (glow) only at or above power levels 7 or 8.

To lock controls, touch CONTROL LOCK and hold for 5 seconds. A tone will sound and the lock light will go on. To unlock, repeat above and lock light will go off.

Models KECC508G, YKECC508G, KECC568G and YKECC568G are equipped with a control cooling fan. The fan operates when the cooktop is in use. The fan may continue to run for a short period of time after the cooktop is turned off.

Surface unit markers (All Models)

The shape and location of the Surface Unit Markers match the shape and location of the surface units that the control knob or the touch control operates.

Power on light

Models KECC501G, KECC502G, YKECC502G, KECC507G, YKECC507G, KECC562G, KECC567G, YKECC567G, KECC051H, KECC507H, KECC563H, KECC567H :These models have a separate Power On Light.

Models KECC508G, YKECC508G, KECC568G, YKECC568G: These electronic touch control models have a common Power On Light. Power levels LO through HI also act as Power On Indicator Lights.

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Using Your Cooktop

Hot surface indicator lights

The Hot Surface Indicator Lights in the lobe at each control will glow when the surface units get hot. The Indicator Lights will continue to glow as long as the surface units are too hot to touch, even after they are turned off.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
HI	• To start food cooking.
	• To bring liquid to a boil.
MED-HI or 6-8	• To hold a rapid boil.
	• To quickly brown or
	sear meat.
MED or 5	• To maintain a slow boil.
	• To fry poultry or meat.
	• To make pudding,
	sauce, or gravy.
MED-LO or 2-4	• To stew or steam food.
	• To simmer food.
LO	• To keep food warm.
	Set the heat higher or
	lower within the LO
	(or 1) band to keep
	food at the
	temperature you want.
	• To maintain liquid just
	below simmer.
	• To melt chocolate or
	butter.

REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Using the dual-size surface unit

KECC568G, YKECC568G, KECC508G, YKECC508G, KECC502G, YKECC502G, KECC507G, YKECC507G, KECC562G, KECC567G, YKECC567G, KECC507H, KECC563H and KECC567H

You can use the right rear and left front surface units as either small diameter, lower wattage elements or large diameter, full wattage elements.

Right rear surface unit:

Use both elements for larger pans

Use small element for smaller pans

Left front surface unit:

Use both elements for larger pans

Use inner element for smaller pans

To use the small or inner element (for smaller pans):

L	O
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•Push in and turn the control knob to the left (counterclockwise) to the desired setting in the area marked “SINGLE”.

To use both elements (for larger pans):

	OFF	HOT
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L		H
			A	L
		D	U

•Push in and turn the control knob to the right (clockwise) to the desired setting in the area marked “DUAL”.

NOTE: You can turn the control knob in either direction to reach “OFF”.

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Using the dual size surface unit

(Models KECC508G, YKECC508G, KECC568G, YKECC568G)

You can use the left front surface unit as either a small diameter, lower wattage element (center inner ring) for smaller pans or as a large diameter, full wattage element (entire element to outer ring) for larger pans.

Use both elements for larger pans

Use inner element for small pans

To use the small or inner element:

•Touch SINGLE ON/OFF. The HI and LO lights will blink on and off indicating a choice of either HI or LO power selection.

•Touch the arrow pointing to HI for high power.

•Touch the arrow pointing to LO for low power.

To use both elements:

•Touch DUAL ON/OFF and proceed the same as for SINGLE ON/OFF.

•To turn the entire element on, touch DUAL ON/OFF. The HI and LO lights will blink on and off indicating a choice of either HI or LO power selection.

•Touch the arrow pointing to HI for high power.

•Touch the arrow pointing to LO for low power.

	4	MED	6
	3	SINGLE	7
	2	ON/OFF	8
		DUAL
	LO	ON/OFF	HI

HOT

NOTE: You may switch between SINGLE and DUAL element operation at any time an element is in operation simply by touching SINGLE or DUAL.

Using the ceramic glass cooktop

Halogen element (Models KECC507G, YKECC507G, KECC567G, YKECC567G and KECC567H)

The right front and left rear surface units feature halogen elements. These elements light up as soon as you turn them on and are brighter than regular coil elements.

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to cooking on coil elements. There are, however, a few differences:

•The surface cooking area will glow red when the element is turned on. You will see the element cycling on and off – even on the HI setting – to help the area stay at the temperature setting you chose.

•Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

•Do not cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely.

•Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Food and water particles left on the bottoms can leave deposits on the cooktop when it is heated.

•Lift pots and pans onto and off of the cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the cooktop could leave marks that are difficult to remove or could leave permanent marks.

•Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful when using heavy skillets and large pots. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop.

•Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

•Do not allow anything that could melt, such as plastic, to come in contact with the cooktop while it is hot.

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•Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. See “Cleaning the cooktop and control panel” in the “Caring for Your Cooktop” section for more information.

•Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and give you the most even heating. See “Cleaning the cooktop and control panel” in the “Caring for Your Cooktop” section for care and cleaning suggestions.

Using the cooktop

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Using the Warming element

(Model KECC563H)

Use the Warming element to keep cooked foods warm. It is not recommended for heating cold foods. Choose the LO setting for heat-sensitive and smaller

quantities of food. Choose the HI setting for liquids and larger quantities of food. Adjust as needed.

To set the Warming element:

1.Push in and turn the control knob to the desired setting from LO to HI for different levels of heating.

2.Turn the knob to OFF when finished. The Keep Warm element will remain warm until the surface indicator light on the cooktop goes off.

•Cover all foods with a lid. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food because it may melt onto the cooktop surface. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape.

•Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and cooktop use.

•Use potholders or oven mitts to remove food.

•The Warming element will not glow red when it is on, unlike the surface elements. However, the surface indicator light on the cooktop will glow.

•The Warming element may be used whether the other elements are in use or not.

•The quality of the food may deteriorate if it is kept on the Warming element for an extended period of time.

Warming element control knob

HOT

HOT

OFF

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OFF

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Home canning information

Pan

Center over surface unit

Surface unit

•Use the entire surface (“DUAL” setting) of the left front surface cooking area for best results. (Models KECC502G, YKECC502G, KECC507G, YKECC507G, KECC508G, YKECC508G, KECC562G, KECC567G, YKECC567G, KECC568G, YKECC568G, KECC507H, KECC563H, and KECC567H)

•Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of cooktops, especially ceramic glass. Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow good contact with the surface.

•Center the canner over the largest surface cooking area. Do not extend more than one inch outside the surface cooking area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not centered correctly, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.

•Do not place your canner on two surface cooking areas at the same time.

•The type of material the canner is made of determines the length of heating time. Refer to the “Characteristics of cookware materials” chart later in this section for more information.

•When canning for long periods of time, allow elements and the surrounding surfaces to cool down.

•Alternate use of the surface cooking areas between batches or prepare small batches at a time.

•Start with hot water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or required pressure levels in a pressure canner.

•For up-to-date information on canning, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office or companies who manufacture home canning products. In Canada, contact Agriculture Canada.

Cookware tips

•Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 inch

(2.5 cm) outside the area.

•For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface cooking area. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

•Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used.

•Cookware with non-stick finish has heating characteristics of the base material.

•Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal or glass cookware which will scratch the ceramic glass surface.

•Use flat bottom cookware for best heat conduction from the surface cooking area to the cookware. Determine flatness with the ruler test. Place the edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. Hold it up to the light. No light should be visible under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all directions and look for any light.

•Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware that has boiled dry, on a hot surface cooking area. The cookware could overheat, causing damage to the cookware or the surface cooking area.

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Using Your Cooktop

Characteristics of cookware materials

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Aluminum	• Heats quickly and evenly.
	• Use for all types of cooking.
	• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.
	• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Cast iron	• Heats slowly and evenly.
	• Good for browning and frying.
	• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
	• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Ceramic or ceramic glass

Copper

•Heats slowly and unevenly.

•Use on low to medium settings.

•Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

•Heats very quickly and evenly.

•Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Earthenware	• Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the
	manufacturer.
	• Use on low settings.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or enamel-on-cast iron

Stainless steel

•See cast iron and stainless steel.

•Heats quickly but unevenly.

•A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides even heating.

•Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

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