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ADJUSTING THE FLAME
Use a HIGH flame setting to quickly bring liquidsto a boil
Adjust the flame size so it
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or to begin a cooking or canningoperation. Then reduce
does not extend beyond
to a lower settingto continue cooking. Never leavefood
the edge of the cooking
unattendedwhen using a HIGHflame setting,
utensil.This is for
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personal s afetyand to
prevent possibledamage
to the appliance, pan, or
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cabinets abovethe
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appliance. This also improves cooking efficiency.
COOKWARECONSIDERATIONS
Cookware, including canningequipment, w hichextends
An intermediateflame size is usedto continue a cooking
more than two inches beyondthe grate, rests on two
grates, or touches the cooktopwill cause a build up of
operation. Food will not cook any faster when a higher
heat and may result in damageto the the burner grate,
flame setting is usedthan neededto maintaina gentle
burner and cook-top.
boil. Remember, w aterboilsat the same temperature
whetherboiling gentlyorvigorously.
Cookware, s uchas a wokwitha support ring,which
restrictsair circulation aroundthe burnerwillcause heat
Use LOto simmerorkeepfoodsat servingtemperatures,
to buildupand may resultin damageto the burnergrate,
burneror cooktop.
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Foods cook faster when the cookware is covered because
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more heat is retained. Lower the flame size when
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cookware is covered.This also improves cooking
efficiency.
The cooking performanceis greatly affected by the type of
cookware used. Propercookware will reduce cooking
times, use less energy and producemore even cooking
results. For best results use a heavy gauge metal pan
If a knob is turned very quickly from the HI to the LO
witha smoothflat bottom, straight sides and a tightfitting
setting,the flame may go out, particularlyif the burner is
lid. Select a material,such as aluminum or copper,that
cold. If this occurs,turn the knob to the OFF position.Wait
conductsheat quickly and evenly.
several seconds,then light the burner again.
CANNING
ABOUT
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Whencanning, use the HI setting just until the water
comesto a boilor pressureis reachedin a pressure
A properlyadjustedburnerwithcleanportswilllightwithin
canner, t hen reduceto a settingthat maintainsthe
a few seconds.You may heara "popping" soundon
pressureor a boil.
some types of gas when the surface burner is turned
off. This is a normal operating soundof the burner.
Prolonged use of the HI setting,the use of incorrect
canning utensils, o r the useof improper c anning
On naturalgas, the flamewill be bluewitha deeperblue
techniquesmay produceexcessiveheatand resultin
core;thereshouldbe notrace of yellowin the flame. A
permanent damageto the appliance.
yellowflame indicates an impropermixtureofair/gas.
Have a servicemanadjustthe mixtureif a yellowflame
NOTE: Foradditional c anninginformation contactyour
occurs.(NOTE:Adjustmentsare notcoveredbythe
localCountyExtension Office.Or, contact AIItrista
warranty.)
ConsumerProductsCompany, m arketerof Ballbrand
home canningproductsat 800-240-3340or write:
On LP gas, someyellowtippingmay occur. T his is normal
AIItristaCorp.,ConsumerAffairsDept., P.O.Box2729,
and adjustmentis not necessary.
Muncie, IN 47307-0729.
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