Surface Cooking
Specialty Pans & Trivets
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with a metal ring that extends beyond the burner unit. Because this ring traps heat, the cooktop surface could be damaged.
Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are available in most cookshop or hardware stores.
DO NOT use two burner units to heat
one large pan such as a roaster or griddle, or allow cooking utensils to boil dry. The bottom surface of the pan in either of these situations could cause discolor- ing or cracking of the appliance cooking surface, and damage to the grates and burner units.
Wire trivets: Do not use wire trivets. Cookware bottoms must be in direct contact with the surface elements.
Canning Tips & Information
Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution 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
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
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