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Optional canning kit
To protect your range:
The large diameter of most water-bath or
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Use flat-bottomed
canners/pans
for best
pressure canners combined with high heat
results.
settings for long periods of time can shorten
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Use the largest surface unit
for best
the life of regular surface units and cause
results. Also, use a canner/pan
which can
damage to the cook-top.
be centered over the surface unit and
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning,
which does not extend more than one inch
we recommend the installation
of a Canning
outside surface unit area. Large diameter
Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from
canners/pans,
if not properly centered, trap
your Whirlpool dealer or authorized
heat and can cause damage to the
WhirlpoolSM service company.
cooktop.
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Do not place canner
on two surface units
at the same time. Too much heat will build
up and will damage the cooktop.
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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.
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Keep reflector bowls clean
for best heat
reflection.
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To prolong the life of the elements:
- Prepare small batches
at a time.
- Do not use elements
for canning all
day.
Positioning
racks and pans
For baking/roasting
with one rack,
place
the rack so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven.
There are two racks for the oven. One
rack is straight and the other is offset
(raised). The shape of the offset rack allows
you to space racks better.
Rack placement for specific foods:
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FOOD
RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large
Lowest level or
roasts, turkeys
2nd level from
bottom
Angel and bundt
2nd level from
cakes, most quick
bottom
breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
2nd or 3rd level
muffins, cakes, non-
from bottom
frozen pies
When baking on two racks,
arrange the
offset rack on bottom and the straight rack
on the third level from bottom.
NOTE:
For recommended
rack placement
when broiling, see "Broiling chart" on
page 17.
Personal Injury Hazard
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Always position oven rack(s) in
desired location before turning oven
on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.
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If rack(s) must be moved while oven
is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to
protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions
may result in personal injury.
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