Home canning information
l Use
l Use the largest sudace 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.
lTo 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 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 kii (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpools service company.
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 2nd | ||||
roasts, | turkeys | level | from | bottom | ||||
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most | quick | breads, | bottom |
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yeast | breads, | casse- |
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roles, |
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Cookies, biscuits. | 2nd | or 3rd level | ||||||
muff ins, cakes, | from | bottom | ||||||
nonfrozen | pies |
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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 14.
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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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