Home Canning
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 2 surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time.
■On ceramic glass models, use only
■On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit is recommended. If a kit is 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.
Cookware
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
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.
On some models, griddles with nonstick surfaces should not be used in the broiler.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.
COOKWARE | CHARACTERISTICS |
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Aluminum | ■ Heats quickly and evenly. |
| ■ Suitable for all types of cooking. |
| ■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for |
| most cooking tasks. |
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Cast iron | ■ Heats slowly and evenly. |
| ■ Good for browning and frying. |
| ■ Maintains heat for slow cooking. |
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Ceramic or | ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions. |
Ceramic glass | ■ Heats slowly, but unevenly. |
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| ■ Ideal results on low to medium heat |
| settings. |
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Copper | ■ Heats very quickly and evenly. |
COOKWARE | CHARACTERISTICS |
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Earthenware | ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions. |
| ■ Use on low heat settings. |
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Porcelain | ■ See stainless steel or cast iron. |
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steel or cast |
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iron |
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Stainless steel | ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly. |
| ■ A core or base of aluminum or copper |
| on stainless steel provides even |
| heating. |
ELECTRONIC
OVEN CONTROL
Display
When the range is first plugged in, or after a power interruption, the display will flash “12:00” until the CLOCK pad (button) is pressed.
When the oven is in use, the display shows preheat time and the temperature and oven setting.
When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.
When using the TIMER, for settings of 1 to 59 minutes, the display will count down in seconds. For settings 1 hour or more, the display will count down hours and minutes.
When using COOK TIME, the display will show hours and minutes.
Clock
Setting the Clock
1.Press the CLOCK pad (button).
2.Press the up or down pad (button) until the correct time shows on the display.
3.Each tap of the up or down pad(s) or button(s) will change the displayed time by 1 minute. If a button is held, the displayed time will change in
60 seconds after the last data change.
NOTE: When the range is first plugged in, or after a power interruption, the display will flash “12:00” until the CLOCK pad (button) is pressed.
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