Positioning Racks And Pans - Whirlpool RS677PX Use & Care Manual

Home canning information
The large diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can shorten
the life of surface units and cause damage
to the cooktop.
To protect your range:
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Use flat-bottomed canners/pans
for best
results. Some canners have ridged bot-
toms (porcelain enamelware) and are not
recommended. They do not make good
contact with the surface unit, causing the
limiter to reduce the heat level. This
interferes with the canning process.
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Use the largest surface unit
for best
results. Also, use a canner/pan which can
be centered over the surface unit and
which does not extend more than one inch
outside surface unit area. Large diameter
canners/pans, if not property centered, trap
heat and can cause damage to the
cooktop.
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Do not place canner
on two surface units
at the same time. Too much heat will build
up and will damage the cooktop.
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Start with hot water.
This reduces the
time the control is set on high. Reduce
heat setting to lowest position needed to
keep water boiling.
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To prolong the life of the elements:
- Prepare small batches
at a time.
- Do not use elements
for canning all
day.
Positioning racks and pans
For baking/roasting with one
rack, place
the rack so the too of the food will be
centered in the oven.
Rack placement for s
FOOD
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys
Angel and bundt
cakes, most quick
breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
wific foods:
RACK POSITION
Lowest level or
2nd level from
bottom
2nd level from
bottom
2nd or 3rd level
from bottom
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
When baking on
two
racks,
arrange racks
on bottom and third level from bottom.
NOTE:
For recommended rack placement
when broiling, see "Broiling rack position
chart" on page 17.
Personal Injury Hazard
*Always position oven rack(s) in
desired location before turning oven
on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.
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If rack(s) must be moved while oven
is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to
protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions
may result in personal injury.