Whirlpool SF385PEG, SF387LEG Home canning information, Big difference, To protect your range

		USING YOUR RANGE
USING THE SURFACE BURNERS (CONT.)
In case of a prolonged power failure	• Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.
You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit	For up-to-date information on canning, contact your
match near a burner and turn the control knob to	local U.S. Government Agricultural Department
the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the	Extension Office or companies who manufacture
control knob to the setting you want.	home canning products.
Home canning information	Using the right cookware makes a
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure	big difference
canners combined with high heat settings for long	• The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides,
periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.
	and a well-fitting lid.
To protect your range:	• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
• Center the canner over the surface burner. Do	cookware.
not extend more than 1 inch outside the burner	• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how
area.	quickly and evenly the pan heats.
• Do not place your canner on two surface burners	• When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to
at the same time.	make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.
• Start with hot water, cover with a lid and bring to	• To avoid tipping, make sure pots and pans are
a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or	centered on the grates.
required pressure levels in a pressure 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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