Frigidaire 318200710 Canning Tips Information, Prevent damage to cooktop, Setting Type of cooking

Canning Tips &

Information

Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme cau- tion to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you.

1.Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with the manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.

2.Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat.

3.Center canner on the burner grate.

4.Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to bring the water to a boil; then reduce the heat setting as low as possible to maintain a constant boil.

5.It is best to can small amounts and light loads.

Prevent damage to cooktop:

1.Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch beyond the edge of the burner grate.

2.Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time.

3.Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid canning on the same burner unit all day.

Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time.

Setting Surface Controls To Operate the Surface Element

Surface Control Knob

Knob may look different

Do not place items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood could catch fire if placed too close to the element.

1.Place cooking utensil on the surface element.

2.Push in and turn the Surface Control knob in either direction to the desired setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed.

3.When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing the pan. Note: The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. A quick glance at the signal light when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned off.

Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Setting	Type of cooking
Max (HI)	Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
Medium High (6)	Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry.
Medium (5)	Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies,
	steam vegetables.
Medium Low (2-3)	Keep food cooking, poach, stew.
Simmer (SIM)	Keep warm, melt, simmer.

*The suggested settings found in the chart above are based on cooking in medium thickness aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

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