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In case of a prolonged
power failure
You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit
match near a burner and turn the control knob to
the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the
control knob to the setting you want.
Home canning information
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure
canners combined with high heat settings for long
periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop
and/or surrounding areas.
To protect your cooktop:
•Center the canner over the surface burner.
•Do not let the canner extend beyond the grate
edges.
•Start with hot water, cover with a lid and bring to a
boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or
required pressure levels in a pressure canner.
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Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.
For up-to-date information on canning, In the United
States, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural
Department Extension Office or companies who
manufacture home canning products. In Canada,
contact Agriculture Canada.
Using the right cookware
makes a big difference
•The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides,
and a well-fitting lid.
•Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
cookware.
•The pan material (metal or glass) affects how
quickly and evenly the pan heats.
•When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to
make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.
Using Your Cooktop
Using the Surface Burners (cont.)
Simmer Plate†
One Simmer Plate has been provided with your
cooktop. It has been
designed to be used with
burner settings in the
medium to low range on
your cooktop when lower
temperatures are required
for simmering food. The
Simmer Plate is made of
aluminum to evenly
spread the heat over the
bottom of pots and pans.
Channels on the bottom of the Simmer Plate have
been designed so it fits
properly and securely over
the grate.
† To order additional Simmer Plates (Part No.
4455109), call 1-800-422-1230 (in U.S.A.) or
1-800-461-5681 (in Canada). You will hear a
recording. Follow the steps to place order.
Energy saving tips
•To help shorten your cooking time, use the least
amount of liquid possible.
•Preheat your pans only when recommended and
for the shortest time possible.
•Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn
the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.