KitchenAid KGCU463 User Manual

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.

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface 
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently 
used areas to cool.

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Center the canner on the grate. 

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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 
department. Companies that manufacture home canning 
products can also offer assistance.

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 
the cooktop is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning 
products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless 
otherwise noted.

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should 
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills 
may affect the finish.

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Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing 
pad:

Gently clean around the model and serial number plate 
because scrubbing may remove numbers.

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop 
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive 
paper towels. Damage may occur, even with one-time or limited 
use.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

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KitchenAid

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 Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish:

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should 
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. 
These spills may affect the finish.

To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each 
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.

Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.

Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Do not clean in dishwasher.

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Nonabrasive scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:

Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.

See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

To avoid damage to the control knobs, do not use steel wool, 
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.

When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

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Heats quickly and evenly.

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Suitable for all types of cooking.

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Medium or heavy thickness is best for 
most cooking tasks.

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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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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Heats slowly, but unevenly.

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Ideal results on low to medium heat 
settings.

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Heats very quickly and evenly.

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Use on low heat settings.

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See stainless steel or cast iron.

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Heats quickly, but unevenly.

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A core or base of aluminum or copper 
on stainless steel provides even 
heating.