Using Your Cooktop; Cookware; Heat Settings - Whirlpool 3512WPA Use And Care Manual

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USING YOUR COOKTOP
COOKWARE
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are not recommended: Canners with
by the type of cookware used. Cook-
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ridged bottoms, oversized canners
ware SHOULD HAVE A FLAT BOT-
(2-inches larger than the surface ele-
TOM. The flat bottom allows good con-
ment) or a very large canner that rests
ductivity between the cookware and the
on two surface elements.
element to provide uniform cooking re-
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and more efficient
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Fitthe size ofthe cookware to the size of
the element. This conserves energy.
When canning, use the HIGH setting
Cookware with uneven, warped, or
just until water comes to a boil or pres-
grooved bottoms do not make good
Do not use woks equipped with round
sure is reached in the pressure canner.
contact, will reduce heat conductivity
metal rings.The ring, which is designed
Then, reduce to the lowest heat setting
and result in slower, less even heating,
to support the wok above the element,
that maintains the boil or pressure.
A pan with a badly curved bottom will
will trap heat and may damage the ele-
not make good contact with the element
ment and the cooktop.
Prolonged use of the HIGH setting, or
and may not get enough heat to bring
the use of incorrect canning utensils
water to a boil.
CANNING
produce excessive heat. Excessive
Acceptable water-bath
or pressure
heat can cause permanent damage to
canners should not be oversized and
the porcelain cooktop, surface element
must have a flat bottom. The following
and the drip bowl.
SUGGESTED HEAT SETTINGS
Use the following chart as a GUIDELINE until you become more familiar with your cooktop. Keep in mind that different types of
cookware materials requiredifferent heat settings for the same cooking operation. We suggest that you experiment to find the
heat setting that best suits your particular cooking needs. Information in the chart is based on heavy gauge aluminum cook-
ware. Lower the heat setting if using stainless steel, cast iron utensils or glassware designed for surface cooking.
HI
To bring liquid to a boil, blanch, preheat skillet, or bring pressure up in pressure cooker. (Note:
Always follow instructions in pressure cooker use and care book.) Always reduce to a lower heat
setting when liquids just begin to boil or food begins to cook.
Medium
6-5
To maintain moderate to slow boil for large amounts of liquids.
NOTE: Refer to cookware manufacturer's recommendations for suggested heat settings. Some manufacturers do not rec-
ommend the use of HIGH or the use of HIGH for extended cooking operations.
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