Canning Tips - GE JSP60GN Use And Care & Installation Manual

MODULE
The use of appropriate cookware is very important
for cooking on open coil, solid disk element or
radiant modules.
Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than
other metals.
Cast iron and coated cast iron containers are slow to
absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at minimum
heat settings.
Glass cookware should be used only as the
manufacturer describes.
retarding pad between the cookware and the element.
How to Check Pan Performance on a Module Element
1. Put I inch of water into the pan.
2. Bring water to a boil and observe the pattern of the
bubbles as the water comes to a boil.
Cookware
Don't use pans with rounded
bottoms. They don't have enough
contact with the cooking element
to cook properly.
Use pans of' the correct diameter
only. They should be slightly larger
than the element so spillovers will
onto the element. A damp cloth is
sufficient to remove the spill. Pans
should not overhang more
than 1 inch beyond the element.
energy usage, you should use a
pan that is sized correctly for the
cooking process, with a well-
fitted lid to avoid evaporation
loss, and cook with as little water
or fat as possible. If the pan is too
small, energy is wasted and
spillage can flow onto the
element.
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COOKWARE TIPS
COOKING
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Good pans have a thick, iltit bottom which absorbs
the heat from the cooking element. The thick, flat
bottom provides good heat distribution from the
element to the food. This cooking process requires
little water, fat or electricity.
Pans with uneven bottoms are not suitable. Pans
with thin, uneven bottoms do not adequately utilize
the heat coming from the cooking element. The
food to be cooked may burn and require more time
and electricity. You would also have to add more fat
or water.
3. A uniform pattern of bubbles across the bottom
of the pan confirms a good heat transfer and a
good pan.
4. Bubbles localized in only a portion of the bottom
indicate uneven contact of the pan to the element,
uneven heat transfer or an unsuitable pan.
Do not place lids on the elements,
particularly wet lids.
We recommend that you use
only a flat-bottomed wok. They
are available at your local retail store. The bottom of
the wok should have the same diameter as the
element to ensure proper contact.
Do not use woks that have support
rings. This type of wok will not
heat on the cooking elements.
Except in pressure cooking with water
and water-bath canning, canning pots
should not extend more than 1 inch
beyond the surface of the element
and should have flat bottoms. When
canning pots do not meet this description, the use of
the HI heat setting causes excessive heat buildup and
may result in damage to the cooktop. See the Home
Canning Tips section for further information.
Some special cooking procedures require specific
cookware such as pressure cookers, deep fat fryers,
etc. All cookware must have flat bottoms and be the
correct size. The cookware should also be covered,
if applicable to the cooking process.