Canning Tips & Information - Kenmore 790.75503 Use & Care Manual

1. Use tested recipes andfollowinstructions carefully. Check w ithyourlocal C ooperative
Agricultural Extension Service ora manufacturer ofglass j arsforthelatest c anning
information.
2. Use fiat-bottomed canners o nly. H eat i sspread m ore evenly w hen thebottom surface is
flat.
3. Center c anner o ntheburner g rate.
4. Start w ithhotwaterandahighheat s etting to reduce t hetimeittakes to bring thewater
to aboil;thenreduce t heheat s etting aslowaspossible to maintain aconstant boil.
5. It isbest t o cansmall amounts a ndlightloads.
Prevent damage to cooktop and burner grates:
1. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch beyond the
edge of the burner grate.
2. Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time.
3. Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to
cool down. Try to avoid canning on the same burner unit all day.
Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars
are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be
maintained continuously for the required time.
Canning Tips &
Information
Canning
can generate large
amounts of steam. Use
extreme caution to
_revent burns. Always
raise the lid to vent steam
away from you.
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