Home canning information
The large diameter of most
To protect your range:
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l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and
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which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not property centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.
Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.
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.
To prolong the life of the elements:
-Prepare small batches at a time.
-Do not use elements for canning all day.
Positioning racks and
For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the too of the food will be centered in the oven.
Rack placement for s wific foods:
FOOD RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large Lowest level or
roasts, turkeys 2nd level from bottom
Angel | and | bundt | 2nd | level from | |
cakes, | most quick | bottom | |||
breads, | yeast |
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breads, | casseroles, |
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meats |
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Cookies, | biscuits, | 2nd | or 3rd level | ||
muffins, | cakes, | from | bottom | ||
nonfrozen | pies |
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When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom.
pans
NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17.
Personal Injury Hazard
*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 may result in personal injury.
