Sears 36745, 36749 warranty WOK Cooking, Home Canning Tips, Observe Following Points in Canning

To Start Things Cooking (cont.)

For best cooking results and energy efficient operation, you should use pans that are flat on the bottom. Match the size of the pan to the size of the flame. The pan should not extend over the edge of the drip bowl more than 1".

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Note." A slight odor Is normal when a new cooktop Is used for the first time. It Is caused by the heating of new

parts and insulating materials and will disappear in a short time.

HOME CANNING TIPS

In surface cooking of foods other than canning, the use of large-diameter pots (extending more than 1" beyond edge o! drip pan) Is not recommended. However, when canning with water-bath or pressure canner, large-di- ameter pots may be used. This Is because boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding burner.

HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CAN- NERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER POTS FOR

FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER.

Most syrup or sauce mixtures --and all types of frying

--cook at temperatures much hlgherthan boiling water, Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop sur- faces surrounding burners.

WOK COOKING

We recommend that you use only a flat-bottom wok, They are available at your local retail store.

OBSERVE FOLLOWING POINTS IN CANNING

1.Bring water to boil on HIGH heat, then after boiling has begun, adjust heat to lowest setting to maintain boil (saves energy and best uses surface unit).

2.Be sure canner fits over center of cooktop burners. If your range does not allow canner to be centered on

burner, use smaller-diameter pots for good canning results.

3, Flat-bottomed canners give best canning results. Be sure bottom of canner Is flat or slight indentation fits snugly over burner. Canners with flanged or rippled

bottoms (often found in enamelware) are not recom- mended.

Do not use woks which have support ring s. Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring In place, can be dangerous. Placing the ring over the burner grate may damage the burner grate and burner head. Also, placing the ring over the burner grate may cause the burner to

work Improperly, resulting In carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards. This could be dan-

gerous to your health. See the Safety Section of this manual. Do not try to use such woks without the ring. You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

4.When canning, use recipes from reputable sources. Reliable recipes are available from the manufacturer of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for can- ning, such as Ball and Kerr; and the United States Department of Agriculture Extension Service.

5.Remember, in following the recipes, that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam. Be camfulwhilecanning to prevent burns from steamor beat.

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