Home canning information
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Use the largest surface unit for best results.
Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.
Positioning racks and
For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
Rack placement for specific foods:
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Frozen | pies, large | Lowest | level or | ||
roasts, | turkeys | 2nd level | from | ||
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Angel and | bundt | 2nd level | from | ||
cakes, | most quick | bottom |
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breads, | yeast breads, |
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casseroles, | meats |
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Cookies, biscuits, |
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muffins, | cakes, |
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nonfrozen | pies |
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IIpans
Personal Injury Hazard l Always position oven rack(s) in
1desired location before turning oven on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.
l If rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury.
When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15.
