Home canning information
To protect your range:
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l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.
l Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.
l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.
l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection.
l To prolong the life of the elements:
-Prepare small batches at a time.
-Do not use elements for canning all day.
Positioning racks and
For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
There are two racks for the oven. One rack is straight and the other is offset (raised). The shape of the offset rack allows you to space racks better.
Rack placement for specific foods:
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Frozen | pies, large | Lowest | level or | ||
roasts, | turkeys | 2nd | level | from | |
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Angel and bundt | 2nd | level | from | ||
cakes, | most quick | bottom |
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breads, | yeast |
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breads, | casseroles, |
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meats |
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Cookies, biscuits, | 2nd | or | 3rd level | ||
muffins, | cakes, non- | from | bottom | ||
frozen | pies |
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Optional canning kit
The large diameter of most
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM service company.
pans
When baking on two racks, arrange the offset rack on bottom and the straight rack on the third level from bottom.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling chart” on page 17.
Personal Injury Hazard
l Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.
l If rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury.
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