Home canning information
l Use
l Use the largest surface unlt 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 wlth 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 cleen for best heat reflection.
lTo prolong the life of the elements:
-Prepare arneil batches at a time.
-Do not use elements for canning ail day.
l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.
Optional canning kit
The large diameter of most
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 Whirlpoor service company.
Positioning racks and
For bakinglroeating with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD | RACK POSlTlON |
Frozen pies, large roasts, Lowest level or
turkeys2nd level from bottom
Angel | and | bundt cakes, | 2nd | level from | |
most quick | breads, | yeast | bottom | ||
breads, | casseroles, | meats |
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Cookies, biscuits, | muffins, | 2nd | or 3rd level | ||
cakes, | nonfrozen | pies | from | bottom | |
When baking on two recks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 14.
pans
Personal Injury Hezerd
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 resutt in personal injury.
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