Whirlpool GJ8640XB, RC8600XB, GJ8646XD Using the ceramic glass Home canning information Cooktop

USING YOUR COOKTOP

Using the ceramic glass	Home canning information
cooktop	• Use the entire surface (“DUAL” setting)
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop	of the left front surface cooking area for
is almost the same as cooking on coil	best results.
elements. There are, however, a few	• Use flat-bottomed canners on all types
differences:	of cooktops, especially ceramic glass.
• The portion of the surface cooking area	Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do
in use will glow red when the element is	not allow good contact with the surface.
turned on. You will see the element cycling	• Center the canner over the largest
on and off – even on the HI (or MAX.)	surface cooking area. Do not place on two
setting – to help the area stay at the	surface cooking areas at the same time.
temperature setting you choose.	• The type of material the canner is made
• Models WBC441 and IBC441: The right
	of determines the length of heating time.
rear surface cooking area features a	Refer to the “Characteristics of cookware
halogen element. This element lights up	materials” chart later in this section for
as soon as you turn it on, and is brighter	more information.
than conventional coil elements.	• When canning for long periods of time,
• Make sure the bottom of the cookware
	allow elements and the surrounding
is clean and dry before cooking. Food and	surfaces to cool down.
water particles left on the bottom can leave	• Alternate use of the surface cooking
deposits on the cooktop when it is heated.
	areas between batches or prepare small
• Wiping off the cooktop before and after
	batches at a time.
each use will help keep the surface free	• Start with hot water, cover with a lid,
from stains and give you the most even
	and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to
heating. See the “Caring for Your Cooktop”
	maintain a boil or required pressure levels
section for care and cleaning suggestions.
	in a pressure canner.
• Do not cook foods directly on the
	• For up-to-date information on canning,
cooktop.
	contact your local US Government
• Lift cookware onto and off of the cooktop.
	Agricultural Department Extension Office
Sliding cookware on the cooktop could	or companies who manufacture home
leave permanent marks on the cooktop.	canning products.
• Do not cook popcorn that comes in
prepackaged aluminum containers on the
cooktop. The container could leave
aluminum marks on the cooktop that
cannot be removed completely.
• Do not use the cooktop as a cutting
board.
• Do not allow anything that could melt,
such as plastic or aluminum foil, to come
in contact with the cooktop while it is hot.
• Dropping a heavy or hard object on the
cooktop could crack it. Be careful when
using heavy skillets and large pots. Do not
store jars or cans above the cooktop.
• Sugary spills and soils should be
removed as quickly as possible to avoid
pitting of the surface.

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