10Surface Cooking
Home Canning
IMPORTANT
DO NOT straddle a cooking utensil over two different surface cooking areas at the same time. This might cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture.
Be sure to read and observe all the following points when home canning using your appliance:
•Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a
•Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly.
•Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
•Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings. It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops.
•When using two canners at the same time, stagger the canners on the left and right sides of the cooktop. This will help distribute the heat more evenly.
Be sure to review the latest online information available for home canning. Some suggestions would be the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service or the
National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP).
IMPORTANT
Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop.
Oven vent location
The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel. When the upper oven is operational, warm air will pass through this vent naturally. The venting is necessary for proper air circulation and provides good baking results in the upper oven.