Canning - Maytag C31000PAA Use & Care Manual

USING THE COOKTOP
Use a HIGHflame setting to quickly bring liquids to a boil or Adjust the flame size so it
to begin a cooking or canning operation. Then reduce to a does not extend beyond
lower setting to continue cooking. Never leave food the edge of the cooking
unattended when using a HIGH flame setting, utensil. This is for _-=._-_
personal safety and to
prevent possible damage
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cabinets above the
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Cookware, including canning equipment, which extends
An intermediate flame size is used to continue a cooking more than two inches beyond the grate, rests ontwo grates,
operation. Food will not cook any faster when a higher or touches the cooktop will cause a build up of heat and may
flame setting is used than needed to maintain a gentle resultindamagetothethe burnergrate,burnerand cooktop.
boil. Remember, water boils at the same temperature Cookware,suchas a wokwitha supportring,whichrestricts
whetherboilinggentlyorvigorously, air circulation aroundthe burnerwillcause heat to buildup
and may resultin damage to the burner grate, burner or
Use LO to simmeror keepfoodsat servingtemperatures, cooktop.
I Foodscookfasterwhen the eookwareis coveredbecause
_-__ _._-'_ more heat is retained. Lowerthe flame size whencookware
is covered. This also improves cooking efficiency.
The cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of
cookware used. Propercookware will reduce cooking times,
use less energy and produce more even cooking results. For
best results use a heavy gauge metal pan with a smooth flat
bottom, straight sides and a tight fitting lid. Select a material,
If a knob is turned very quickly from the HI to the LO setting, such as aluminum or copper,that conducts heat quickly and
the flame may go out, particularly ifthe burner is cold. If this evenly.
occurs, turn the knob to the OFF position. Wait several
seconds, then light the burner again.
When canning, use the HI setting just until the water comes
to a boil or pressure is reached in a pressure canner, then
reduce to a setting that maintains the pressure or a boil.
A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light within a
few seconds. You may hear a "popping" sound on some Prolonged use of the HI setting, the use of incorrect canning
types of gas when the surface burner isturned off. This utensils,or the use of impropercanningtechniquesmay
is a normal operating sound of the burner, produceexcessiveheat and resultin permanent damage to
the appliance.
On natural gas, the flame will be blue with a deeper blue
core;thereshouldbenotraceofyellowintheflame.Ayellow NOTE: For additionalcanning informationcontactyour
flame indicates an improper mixture of air/gas. Have a local County Extension Office. Or, contact AIItrista
serviceman adjust the mixture if a yellow flame occurs. Consumer Products Company, marketer of Ball brand
(NOTE: Adjustments are not covered by the warranty.) home canning products at 800-240-3340 or write:
AIItrista Corp., Consumer Affairs Dept., P.O. Box 2729,
On LP gas, some yellow tipping may occur. This is normal Muncie, IN 47307-0729.
and adjustment is not necessary.