Home Canning - Whirlpool WFG500M4HS User Instructions

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
Cookware Characteristics
Heats quickly and evenly.
Aluminum
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Suitable for all types of cooking
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Medium or heavy thickness is best for
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most cooking tasks.
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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Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Ceramic or
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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
Copper Heats very quickly and evenly.
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May leave copper residues which may
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be diminished if cleaned immediately
after cooking.
Earthenware/ Follow manufacturer's instructions.
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Stoneware
Use on low-heat settings.
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See stainless steel or cast iron.
Porcelain
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enamel-on-steel
or cast iron
Heats quickly but unevenly.
Stainless steel
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A core or base of aluminum or copper
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on stainless steel provides even
heating.
The normal operation of the range will include several noises that
may be heard each time the bake or broil burners ignite during the
cooking cycle:
Gas valves may make a "popping" sound when opening or
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closing.
A "poof" sound is heard when a bake or broil burner ignites.
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Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death
to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-
ventilated room.
For best results, the cookware should be centered above the
burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should
be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most-recently
used areas to cool.
Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
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Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
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For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
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office or refer to published home canning guides. Companies
that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.
OVEN USE
Oven Control
To use your oven, turn the oven control dial counterclockwise to
the desired temperature. When the control is turned on, the bake
burner turns to full power until the set temperature is reached,
then temperature is maintained by the bottom burner cycling on
and off.
Oven Light
The switch located at the right of the control panel turns the oven
light on and off.

Home Canning

Oven Cooking
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