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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.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the 
broiler.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material 
characteristics.

OVEN USE

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.

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom 
finish and the broiler door handle, do not line the oven bottom 
with any type of foil or liner.

On those models with bottom vents, do not block or cover 
the oven bottom vents.

For best cooking results, do not cover entire rack with foil 
because air must be able to move freely.

To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is 
at least 

¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned 

up at the edges.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain 
finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or 
bottom.

RACKS

Position racks before turning on the oven. 

Do not move racks with bakeware on them. 

Make sure racks are level. 

For best performance, cook on one rack. Place the rack so the 
top of food will be centered in the oven. To move a rack, pull it 
out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. 

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.

FOOD

PREHEAT
TIME

RACK
POSITION

Cookies, layer cakes, biscuits

8-9 min

2-4

Quick bread, angel food, bundt 
cakes, pies, pizza

7 min

3

Muffins, cupcakes, brownies

6 min

4

Large roasts or poultry

N/A

2

Casseroles

8-9 min

3

5

4

3

2

1

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