HomeCanning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

■Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.

■Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time.

■On ceramic glass models, only use flat-bottomed canners.

■On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit is recommended. If not installed, the life of the coil element will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for ordering instructions.

■For more information, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well- fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A non-stick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

COOKWARE

CHARACTERISTICS

 

 

Aluminum

■ Heats quickly and evenly.

 

■ Suitable for all types of cooking.

 

■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for

 

 

most cooking tasks.

 

 

Cast iron

■ Heats slowly and evenly.

 

■ Good for browning and frying.

 

■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.

 

 

 

Ceramic or

■

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Ceramic glass

■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.

 

 

■ Ideal results on low to medium heat

 

 

settings.

 

 

Copper

■ Heats very quickly and evenly.

 

 

 

Earthenware

■

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

 

■ Use on low heat settings.

 

 

Porcelain

■ See stainless steel or cast iron.

enamel-on-

 

 

steel or cast

 

 

iron

 

 

 

 

Stainless steel

■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.

 

■ A core or base of aluminum or copper

 

 

on stainless steel provides even

 

 

heating.

 

 

 

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