GE JP910 Owner's Manual page 10

Selecting types of cookware.
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Note: Flat-bottomed canners are
required for glass co&tops.
Observe the Following Points in Canning
Pots that extend beyond 1" of the
surfl_ce element's drcle are not
l'ecoi/llllellded [0r IllOSt StlK[ilce
cooking. However; when canning with
_Ke>bath or pressure canne_; lmge>
diameter pots may be used. This is
because boiling water temi)eratmes
(even trader pressure) are not ham_flfl
to the cooktop sm_hces surrounding the
surti_ce elements.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE lARGE-
DI?d'vlETEI?. CANNERS OR OTHER
I ARGE-DDd_Jl ETER POTS FOR
FRYING OR BOII,ING FOODS OTHER
THAN _,_;_TER. Most syrup or sauce
mixtures--and all _'pes of flTing--{ ook
at temperatures much higher than
boiling water: Such temperatures
could eventually ham/ tile glass
cooktop S/lI5{ilces.
] Be sure the cromer fits oxer tile
center of tile surfi_ce element.
If yore" cooktop or its location
does not allow tile C}lililei" to be
centered on tile s/mfhce element,
use smaller diameter pots for good
cmming results.
] Flat-bottomed canne_ Hltlst be
used. Do not use cannei_ with
flanged or rippled bottoms (often
li)tllld ill ellalllelware) becatlse
they don't make enough contact
with tile surlhce elements and take
a long time to boil water
[] Remember that cmming is a
I)r°cess that ,generates large,
amounts of steam. To avoid burns
fl'om steam or heat, be careflfl
when canning,
NOTE" ff your househas low voltage,
canning may take longer than expected,
even thoughdirections have been carefully
followed. Theprocess time will be
shortened by'.
(1) using a pressure canner, and
(2) starting with HOTtap water for fastest
heating of large quantitiesof water
CAUTION'.
Safe canningrequires that harmful
microorganismsare destroyedand
that thejars are sealed completely.
When canning foods in a water-bath
canner,a gentle but steady boil mustbe
maintainedfor the required time. When
canningfoods in a pressure canner,the
pressure mustbe maintainedfor the
required time.
After you haveadjusted the controls,
it is very important to make sure the
prescribed boil or pressure levels are
maintainedfor the required time.
Sinceyou mustmake sure to process the
canningjars for the prescribed time, with
no interruption in processing time,do not
can on any cooktop surface element if
your canner is not flat.
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X4hen cmming, use recipes
and procedm'es from reputable
sources. Reliable redpes and
procedm'es are available fl'om
tile
IIl_lIltllilCttlI'eI" o1[ VOILE C_lIlIleI';
inanufilcturei_ of glassjm_ for
cmming, such as Ball and Kerr
brand; and tile United States
Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
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