Whirlpool SF3000SE Use & Care Manual page 10

USING YOUR RANGE
U
SING THE SURFACE BURNERS
Home canning information
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure
canners combined with high heat settings for long
periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.
To protect your range:
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For best results, use a canner which can be
centered over the surface burner.
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Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners
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Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.
P
OSITIONING RACKS AND PANS
General guidelines
Follow this section carefully to get the best
cooking results.
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Before turning on the oven, place oven racks
where you need them.
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To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise the
front edge, and lift it out.
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Be sure the rack(s) is level.
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Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your
hands if rack(s) must be moved while the
oven is hot.
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When baking/roasting with 1 rack, place the
rack so the top of the food will be centered in
the oven.
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When baking/roasting on 2 racks, arrange the
racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides from
the bottom.
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Do not place items on the oven door when it
is open.
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CONT
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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 the heat
setting to the lowest
position needed to
keep the water boiling.
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Using the right cookware
makes a big difference
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The pan should have a flat bottom,
straight sides, and a well-fitting lid.
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Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) cookware.
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The pan material (metal or glass) affects
how quickly and evenly the pan heats.
•
When using glass or ceramic cookware,
check to make sure it is suitable for use
on surface burners.
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To avoid tipping, make sure pots and
pans are centered on the grates.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys, angel
food cakes
Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
RACK POSITION
1st or 2nd rack
guide from bottom
2nd rack guide
from bottom
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom