Specialty Pans &Trivets; Canning Tips & Information - Kenmore 790.9010 Series Use & Care Manual

Specialty Pans & Trivets
DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped
with a metal ring that extends beyond
the surface element. Because this ring
traps heat, the surface element and
cooktop surface could be damaged.
Woks with flat bottoms suitable
for use on your cooktop are
available in most cookshop or
hardware stores.
DO NOT use two elements (if the
cooktop is not equipped with
bridge element) to heat one large
pan such as a roaster or griddle,
or allow cooking utensils to boil
dry. The bottom surface of the
pan in either of these situations
could cause discoloring or
cracking of the glass range
surface.
Wire trivets: Do not use wire
trivets. Cookware bottoms must
be in direct contact with the
surface elements.
DO NOT use a wok if it is
equipped with a metal ring.
Because this ring traps heat,
the cooktop surface could be
damaged.
For glass smoothtop models, only
fiat bottomed woke (without
support rings) may be used.
Canning Tips & Information
1. Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your
local manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information.
2. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the
bottom surface is flat.
3. Centercanneron thebumergrate.
4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to
bring the water to a boil; then reduce the heat setting as low as possible
to maintain a constant boil.
5. It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
Prevent damage to cooktop:
1. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one
inch beyond the edge of the burner grate.
2. Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an
extended amount of time.
3. Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and
surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid canning on the same
burner unit all day.
Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are
destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath
canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the
required time.
Canning can generate
large amounts of steam. Use extreme
caution to prevent burns. Always raise
the lid to vent steam away from you.
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