Whirlpool 8053373A Home canning information, big difference, Using the right cookware makes a

		USING YOUR RANGE
USING THE SURFACE BURNERS (CONT.)
In case of a prolonged power failure	• Refer to your canner manual for specific
You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit		instructions.
match near a burner and turn the control knob to	For up-to-date information on canning, contact
the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the	your local U.S. Government Agricultural
control knob to the setting you want.	Department Extension Office or companies who
	manufacture home canning products.
Home canning information	Using the right cookware makes a
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure
canners combined with high heat settings for long	big difference
periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.	• The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides,
To protect your range:	and a well-fitting lid.
• For best results, use a canner which can be	• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
centered over the surface burner.	cookware.
• Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners	• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how
at the same time.	quickly and evenly the pan heats.
• Start with hot water. This reduces the time	• When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to
the control is set on high. Reduce the heat	make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.
setting to the lowest position needed to maintain	• To avoid tipping, make sure pots and pans are
a boil or required pressure levels in a pressure
	centered on the grates.
canner.

CHARACTERISTICS OF COOKWARE MATERIALS

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Aluminum	• Heats quickly and evenly.
	• Use for all types of cooking.
	• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.
	• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Cast iron	• Heats slowly and evenly.
	• Good for browning and frying.
	• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
	• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
Ceramic or	• Heats slowly and unevenly.
ceramic glass	• Use on low to medium settings.
	• Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Copper	• Heats very quickly and evenly.
	• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Earthenware	• Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the
	manufacturer.
	• Use on low settings.
Porcelain enamel-on-steel or	• See cast iron and stainless steel.
enamel-on-cast iron
Stainless steel	• Heats quickly but unevenly.
	• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides
	even heating.
	• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

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