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-heat
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settings
Copper
Heats very quickly and evenly.
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May leave copper residues which may
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be diminished if cleaned immediately
after cooking.
Earthenware/
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
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Stoneware
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
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on stainless steel provides even
heating.
The normal operation of the range will include several noises that
may be heard each time the bake or broil burners ignite during the
cooking cycle:
Gas valves may make a "popping" sound when opening
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or closing.
Igniters will "click" several times until a flame is sensed.
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A "poof" sound is heard when a bake or broil burner ignites.
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Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death
to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-
ventilated room.
NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is
opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating
elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers,
including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will
continue to count down.
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For best results, the cookware should be centered above the
burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should
be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.
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 above the burner.
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Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
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For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
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office or refer to published home canning guides. Companies
that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.
OVEN USE
Electronic Oven Controls
Control Display
The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss.
Press CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day
is displayed. Indicator lights show functions that are in use.
Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
Basic Functions
One tone
Valid keypad press
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Oven is preheated (long tone).
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Function has been entered.
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Reminder, repeating every 20 seconds after the end-of-cycle
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tones
Three tones
Invalid keypad press
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Four tones
End of cycle
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