Home canning information

To protect your range:

l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results.

l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.

l Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.

l 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.

l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection.

l To prolong the life of the elements:

-Prepare small batches at a time.

-Do not use elements for canning all day.

l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.

Optional canning kii

The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop.

If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpooPservice company.

Positioning racks and

For baking/roasting with one rack, place t1ie rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD

Frozen pies, large roasts, Lowest level or 2nd turkeys

Angel

and

bundt cakes,

2nd

level from

most quick

breads,

yeast

 

 

breads,

casseroles,

meats

 

 

Cookies, biscuits,

muffins,

2nd

or 3rd level

cakes,

nonfrozen

pies

from

bottom

When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level frorn bottom.

NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 13.

pans

Personal Injury Hazard

l Always position oven rack(s) in desired 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.

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Whirlpool RS600BXB manual Positioning racks, Pans, Home canning information, Food