Magic Chef 3510PPW Use And Care Manual page 8

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. If combined
canners should not be oversized and sure is reached in the pressure canner, with other metals such as aluminum and
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 to aluminum.
(2-inches larger than the surface ele-
ment) or a very large canner that rests
on two surface elements. Prolonged use of the HIGH setting, or Cast Iron cookware is slow to heat and
the use of incorrect canning utensils cooks 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,
• heatproof glass or glazed cookware
can be used if recommended by the
Characteristics of Cookware manufacturer for range top cooking.
Materials: Best used on low to medium heat set-
Aluminum cookware heats quickly and tings. Follow manufacturer's directions
-, evenly. Best suited for simmering, brais- for use on surface elements.
ing, boiling and frying. Do not use when
cooking acid based foods such as spa-
ghetti sauce.
SUGGESTED HEAT SETTINGS
Use thefollowingchartas a GUIDELINE untilyoubecomemorefamiliarwithyourcooktop.Keep in mindthatdifferenttypesof
cookwarematerialsrequiredifferentheatsettingsfor the same cookingoperation.We suggestthat you experimentto findthe
heat settingthat bestsuitsyourparticular cookingneeds.Informationin the chartis based on heavygauge aluminumcook-
ware. Lowerthe heatsetting if usingstainlesssteel, cast ironutensilsor glasswaredesignedfor surface cooking.
HI To bring liquid to a boil, blanch, preheat skillet, or bring pressure up in pressure cooker. (Note:
Always follow instructions in pressure cooker useand care book.) Always reduce to a lower heat
setting when liquids just begin to boil or food begins to cook.
L
Medium
6-5 To maintain moderate to slow boil for large amounts of liquids.
LO To keep foods warm before serving.
NOTE: Refer to cookware manufacturer's recommendations for suggested heat settings. Some manufacturers do not rec-
ommend the use of HIGH or the use of HIGH for extended cooking operations.
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