Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning” section.

Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube by always using a burner cap.

A

HomeCanning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

Center the canner on the grate.

Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.

For more information, contact your local agricultural department. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

B

A.1-1¹⁄₂" (25-38 mm)

B.Burner ports

Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.

To Clean:

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.

1.Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean according to “General Cleaning” section.

2.Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.

3.Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist.

4.Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap.

A

B

A.Incorrect

B.Correct

5.Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. 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.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

COOKWARE

CHARACTERISTICS

 

 

Aluminum

Heats quickly and evenly.

 

Suitable for all types of cooking.

 

Medium or heavy thickness is best for

 

 

most cooking tasks.

 

 

Cast iron

Heats slowly and evenly.

 

Good for browning and frying.

 

Maintains heat for slow cooking.

 

 

 

Ceramic or

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Ceramic glass

Heats slowly, but unevenly.

 

 

Ideal results on low to medium heat

 

 

settings.

 

 

Copper

Heats very quickly and evenly.

 

 

 

Earthenware

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

 

Use on low heat settings.

 

 

Porcelain

See stainless steel or cast iron.

enamel-on-

 

 

steel or cast

 

 

iron

 

 

 

 

Stainless steel

Heats quickly, but unevenly.

 

A core or base of aluminum or copper

on stainless steel provides even heating.

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Whirlpool GW397LXU manual HomeCanning, To Clean, Cookware Characteristics

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