12GriddleTo Use the Griddle:1. Locate the griddle on the right side grate as shown. Thelocating feet on the bottom of the griddle will engage the gratetines to keep the griddle from sliding.2. Before each use, brush on a thin layer of cooking oil to keepfood from sticking. Cooking sprays may leave a sticky residueon the griddle that is hard to remove.3. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes. Preheating the griddleslowly will ensure even heat distribution and will avoid warpingthe griddle.4. For preheating and cooking, set the front burner to the lowestheat setting and the rear burner to medium-high heat for bestperformance.NOTE: The griddle may also be used on the left side grate. Forbest results, the rear burner setting should be set to Medium-Low or Medium, and the front burner setting should be set toLow.To Clean the Griddle:1. Let the griddle cool, then empty the drip tray.2. See the “General Cleaning” section for cleaning instructions.3. Store griddle in a cool dry place.CookwareIMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surfacecooking 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 andcopper may be used as a core or base in cookware.Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat istransferred, which affects cooking results.Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under thebroiler.Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across thebottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space orlight should be visible between it and the cookware.Use the following chart as a guide for cookware materialcharacteristics.For best results, the cookware should be centered above theburner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame shouldbe adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.Home CanningWhen canning for long periods, alternate the use of surfaceburners between batches. This allows time for the most recentlyused areas to cool.■ Center the canner on the grate above the burner.■ Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.■ For more information, contact your local agricultural extensionoffice, or refer to published home canning guides. Companiesthat manufacture home canning products can also offerassistance.Griddle installed on right side of cooktop1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 01 2 3 4 5 6 7COOKWARE 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 orCeramic glass■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.■ Ideal results on low to medium heatsettings.Copper ■ Heats very quickly and evenly.■ May leave copper residues, which maybe diminished if cleaned immediatelyafter cooking.Earthenware/Stoneware■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.■ Use on low heat settings.Porcelainenamel-on-steelor cast iron■ See stainless steel or cast iron.Stainless steel ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.■ A core or base of aluminum or copperon stainless steel provides evenheating.