IKEA CIRKULERA Manual page 14

BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Install Burner Grates
To install burner grates, place the grates fl at-side
down and align them into the cooktop recess.
Figure 6: Place burner grates
IMPORTANT
Make sure the burner grates are properly placed
on the cooktop before using the surface burners
(Figure 6). The grates are designed to rest inside
the recess on the cooktop.
Grates should rest fl ush against each other and
against the sides of the recess.
Do not line the area underneath the grates or any
part of the cooktop with aluminum foil or with any
other lining.
Gas surface burner types
To install burner grates, place the grates fl at-side
down and align them into the cooktop recess.
The cooktop is equipped with gas surface burn-
ers with different BTU ratings. The ability to heat
food quickly and in large amounts increases as the
burner size increases.
• Small burners are best used for low-fl ame heat-
ing of small amounts of food.
• Standard burners can be used for most surface
cooking needs.
• The largest burner is best used for bringing large
quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or
when preparing larger quantities of food. The
large burner is located at the right front position
on the cooktop.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is
suitable for the amount and type of food being pre-
pared. Select a burner and set the fl ame size appro-
priately for the pan. Never allow fl ames to extend
beyond the outer edge of the pan.
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Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points
when home canning with your appliance. Check with
the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Web site and be sure to read all the information
they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
• Use only a completely fl at bottom canner with
no ridges that radiate from the bottom center
when home canning. Heat is spread more evenly
when the bottom surface is fl at. Use a straight-
edge to check canner bottom.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not
exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element mark-
ings or burner.
• It is recommended to use smaller diameter can-
ners and to center canners on the burner grates.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil
more quickly.
• Use the highest heat setting when fi rst bringing
the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, re-
duce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain
that boil.
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions care-
fully. Check with your local Cooperative Agri-
cultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of
glass jars for the latest canning information.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on
high heat for an extended amount of time.
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