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Element On and Hot Surface Indicator
Lights
The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when
one or more elements are turned on. A quick
glance at this indicator light when cooking is fi n-
ished is an easy check to be sure all surface ele-
ments are turned off .
The HOT SURFACE indicator light will turn on when
the burner is hot enough to cause burns and will
remain on after the burner is turned off until the
surface has cooled to a safe temperature.
Figure 7: Element On and Hot Surface indicators
BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
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 Agri-
culture) Web site and be sure to read all the infor-
mation 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 cen-
ter 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
markings or burner.
•
It is recommended to use smaller diameter can-
ners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops
and to center canners on the burner grates.
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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,
reduce heat to lowest possible setting to main-
tain that boil.
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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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