Whirlpool TER20WOY Positioning racks and, pans, Home canning information, To protect your range

Home canning information

To protect your range:

l Use flat-bottomed canners for best results. Do not use canners with dented or ridged (porce- lain enamel-ware) bottoms. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the

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l For best results, use the largest surface unit. Also, use a canner which can be centered over the surface unit. Large diameter canners, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.

l Do not place canner on twu surface units at the same time. Excessive heat build-up 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 ref &ion.

l To prolong the life of the elements: -Prepare small batches at a time.

-Do not use elements for canning all day.

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The large diameter of mo!51rvater-bath or pressure canners combine! with high heat settings for long periods c# time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop.

tf you plan to use the cot CIop for canning, we recommend the installatio’n trf a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 24:2!05) from your Whirlpool dealer or autholii ed WhirlpooP” service company.

Positioning racks and

For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1’12to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans.

For proper cooklng, follow these guldellnes for speclfk foods:

. Angel and bundt cakes, yeast breads, frozen pies, large roasts and turkeys-place rack on lowest level.

l Casseroles, muffins, most quick breads and meats-place rack on second or third level from bottom.

l Cookies, biscuits, cakes and non-frozen pies- place rack on second or third level from bottom.

When baking on two racks. arrange radcs on bottom and third level from bottom.

NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see a reliable cookbook.

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Personal Injur)~ Hazard

l Always position oven rilc:k(s) in desired location before turning lven on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.

ltf rack(s) must be movt (1while oven is

Ihot, use potholders or cliven mitts to protect hands.

Failure to follow the abolo precautions may result in personal inj Lry.