The SURESIMMER burner is an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmering and low temperature cooking. It is the right rear burner. When the SURESIMMER burner is not on, the right rear burner will function as usual.
To Use:
1.Push the right rear knob in and turn counterclockwise to "SURESIMMER".
2.Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
•Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
•Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time.
•On ceramic glass models, only use
On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit is recommended, If not installed, the life of the coil element will be shortened. See "Assistance or Service" for ordering instructions.
For more information, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office. Companies who manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.
IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well- fitting lid and the material should be of
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.
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*Aluminum | • | 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 | ||
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| most cooking | tasks. | |
Cast iron |
| • | 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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| Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop. | ||
Ceramic | or | • | Follow manufacturer's instructions. | ||
Ceramic | glass | • | Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop. | ||
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| Heats slowly, | but unevenly. | |
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| rdeal results on low to medium heat | ||
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*Copper |
| • | Heats | very quickly and evenly. | |
Earthenware | • | Follow | manufacturer's instructions. | ||
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| Use on low heat settings. | ||
Porcelain |
| • | See stainless | steel or cast iron. | |
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steel or | cast |
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Stainless steel 1 Heats quickly, but unevenly.
•A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating.
*Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. When used as a base it can reave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.
