USING YOUR COOKTOP
CANNING When canning, use the HIGH setting Stainless Steel is a poor heat conduc-
Acceptable water-bath or pressure just until water comes to a boil or pres- tor and develops hot spots. Ifcombined
canners should not be oversized and sure is reached in the pressure canner, with other metalssuch asaluminumand
must have a flat bottom. The following Then, reduce to the lowest heat setting copper, however, they will evenly dis-
are not recommended: Canners with that maintains the boil or pressure, tribute heat. Use for cooking functions
ridged bottoms, oversized canners similar toaluminum.
(2-inches larger than the surface ele-
ment) or a very large canner that rests Prolonged use of the HIGH setting, or Cast Iron utensils are slow to heat but,
on two surface elements, the use of incorrect canning utensils cook more evenly once temperature is
produce excessive heat. Excessive reached. Use for long term, low heat
heat can cause permanent damage to cooking or for browning and frying.
_ _ _ the porcelain cooktop,surface element
-_. and the drip bowl. Glass ceramic, earthenware,
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heatproof glassor glazed utensilscan
be used if recommendedbythe manu-
Characteristics of Utensil Materials: facturer for range top cooking. Best
,_ _ Aluminum utensils heat quickly and used on low to medium heat settings.
evenly.Best suitedforsimmering, brais-
ing, boiling andfrying. Do not use when
cooking acid based foods such as spa- Follow manufacturersdirections for use
ghetti sauce, on surface elements.
SUGGESTED HEAT SETTINGS
Usethefollowingchartas aGUIDELINEuntilyoubecomemorefamiliarwithyourcooktop.Keepinmindthatdifferenttypesof
utensilmaterialsrequiredifferentheatsettingsforthesamecookingoperation.We suggestthatyouexperimenttofindthe heat
settingthat best suits your particular cooking needs. Information in the chart is based on heavy gauge aluminum cookware.
Lower the heat setting if using stainless steel, cast iron utensils or glassware designed for surface cooking.
HI To bring liquid to a boil, blanch, preheat skillet, or bring pressure up in pressure cooker. (Note:
Alwaysfollow instructionsinpressure cooker use/care book.)Always reducetoa lower heatset-
ting when liquids just begin to boil or food begins to cook.
LO To keep foods warm before serving.
NOTE: Refer to utensil manufacturer's recommendations for suggested heatsettings. Some manufacturers do not recom-
mend the use of HIGH or the use of HIGH for extended cooking operations.
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