Home Canning - Kenmore 664.9511 series Use & Care Manual

Use the following table as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
Cookware Characteristics
Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly.
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Suitable for all types of cooking
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Medium or heavy thickness is best
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for most cooking tasks.
May leave aluminum residues which
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may be diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.
Cast iron Heats slowly and evenly.
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Good for browning and frying
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Maintains heat for slow cooking.
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Rough edges or burrs may scratch
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the cooktop.
Ceramic or Follow manufacturer's instructions.
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ceramic glass
Heats slowly, but unevenly.
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Ideal results on low-to-medium heat
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settings
May scratch the cooktop.
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Copper Heats very quickly and evenly.
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May leave copper residues which
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may be diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.
Can leave a permanent stain or bond
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to the cooktop if overheated.
Earthenware Follow manufacturer's instructions.
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Use on low heat settings.
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May scratch the cooktop.
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Porcelain
See stainless steel or cast iron.
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enamel-on-steel
Porcelain enamel bakeware without a
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or cast iron
metal base may bond to the cooktop
if overheated.
Stainless steel Heats quickly, but unevenly.
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A core or base of aluminum or
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copper on stainless steel provides
even heating.
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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and
energy efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size
as the cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should
not extend more than / " (13 mm) outside the area.
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Home Canning

Canning can be performed on a glass smooth-top cooking
surface or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning
for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas
or elements between batches. This allows time for the most
recently used areas to cool.
Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or
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element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend
more than / " (13 mm) beyond the surface cooking area
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or element.
Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas or
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elements at the same time.
On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners
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to avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.
For more information, contact your local agricultural
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extension office or refer to published home canning guides.
Companies that manufacture home canning products can
also offer assistance.