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Material
Tile pan material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the heat source to the pan
bottom. Some widely used pan materials are:
Aluminum
Excellent heat conductor, Some tbod ,Mll cause it to darken or pit. Anodizing improves stain resistance.
Often used as a bottom coating to improve the heating of other pan materials,
Copper
Excellent heat conductor. Discolors easily, requires constant polishing. Often used as a bottom coating
to improve the heating of other pan materials.
Stainless
Steel
Slow heat eonductor. Develops hot spots and produces uneven cooking results. Durable, attractive,
easy to clean and stain resistant. Will distribute heat better if other metals (aluminum or copper) are
combined or sandwiched together as a bottom coating.
Cast Iron
Slow heat conductor. Cooks evenly once temperature
is reached. Ileaxy. Needs seasoning to make
cleaning easier and to prevent sticking and rusting.
Glass or Ceramic
Slow heat conductors.
Easy to clean. Not recommended
for solid elements or ceramic glass surfaces.
Some types mW only be used in the oven.
Porcelain-Enamel
Glass like substance fused to metal. Heating characteristics
depend on base material (usually
aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel or cast iron). Available in colors and easy to clean.
Note; Some brands of metal, smooth bottom eoo_vare
that generally perform well on all types of ranges are Farberware,
Magnalite, Revere Ware, Wearever, TEa], and smooth bottom Club Aluminum °.
°Brand names are the trademarks
of respective
manuf:acturers.
Canning
For more information on canning procedures,
Acceptable water-bath or pressure canners
contact your local counW extension office or one
should not be oversized and must have a flat
of the following companies who specialize in
bottom. The following are not recommended:
home canning:
canners with ridged bottoms, oversized canners
* Ball Corporation
(two inches larger than the cooking area) or a
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very large canner that rests on two cooking areas.
345 South High St.
When canning, use the High setting just until
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the water comes to a boil or pressure is reached
° Kerr Glass Manmaaetnring Corporation
in the pressure canner, then reduce to the lowest
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heat setting that maintains the boil or pressure.
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Prolonged use of the High setting, or the use of
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incorrect canning utensils will produce excessive
heat. Excessive heat can cause permanent
damage to the range.
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