GE JBP55GR, JBP45GR, JBP56GR manual observe h, Pointsincanning, Flat-bottom cannersaremxmmended

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Werecommendthat youuse only a flat-bottomed wok. They are availableat your localretail store.

Do not use woksthat have supportrings. Use of these typesof woks,with or withoutthe ring in place,can be dangerous.Placingthe ring overthe surfaceunit will causea build-upof heat that willdamagethe porcelaincooktop.Do not try to use such woks withoutthe ring. Youcouldbe seriouslyburnedif the wok tippedover.

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Pots that extendbeyondoneinch of surfaceunit’s drip pan are not recommendedfor most surface cooking.However,whencanningwith water-bathor pressurecanner,larger-diameterpots may be used. This is becauseboilingwatertemperatures(even

underpressure)are not harmfulto cookto~surfaces

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surroufidingthe surfaceunit.

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cmRs OROTHERLARGEDI.AMEmR POTSFORFRYINGORBOILINGFoom. OTHER THANWATER.Most syrupor saucemixtures— and all typesof frying-cook at temperaturesmuch higherthan boilingwater.Suchtemperaturescould eventuallyharmcooktopsurfacessurrounding surfaceunits.

observe h! Pointsincanning

LBe sure the cannerfits overthe centerof the surfaceunit. If’your rangeor its locationdoes not allowthe cannerto be centeredon the surfaceunit, use smaller-diameterpots for good canningresults.

2.For best results,use cannerswith flat bottoms. Cannerswith flangedor rippledbottoms(often found in enamelware)don’tmakegood contactwith the surfaceunit and take a longtime to boil water.

Flat-bottomcannersaremxmmended.

3.When canning,use recipesand proceduresfrom reputablesources.Reliablerecipesandproceduresare availablefrom the manufacturerof yourcanner; manufacturersof glassjars for canning,such as Ball and Kerr;and the United StatesDepartmentof AgricultureExtensionService.

4.Rememberthat canningis a processthat generates largeamountsof steam. To avoidburnsfrom steamor heat, be carefulwhen canning.

NOTE: If your househas low voltage,canningmay take longerthan expected,even thoughdirections have been carefiily followed.The processtime will

be shortenedby: .

(1)using a pressurecanner,and

(2)startingwith HOT tap waterfor fastestheatingof largequantitiesof water.