Home Canning - IKEA IES426AS0 User Instructions

Use thefollowing chart a saguide forcookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum • Heats q uickly a ndevenly.
• Suitable foralltypes ofcooking.
• Medium orheavy t hickness isbest f or
most c ooking t asks.
• May leave a luminum r esidues, which
may bediminished ifcleaned
immediately after c ooking.
Castiron • Heats s lowly a ndevenly.
• Good forbrowning and frying.
• Maintains heat f orslow cooking.
• Rough e dges o rburrs m ay scratch t he
cooktop.
Ceramic o r • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Ceramic g lass • Heats s lowly, butunevenly.
• Ideal results onlowtomedium heat
settings.
• May scratch t hecooktop.
Copper • Heats v ery quickly a nd evenly.
• May leave c opper residues, which
may bediminished ifcleaned
immediately after c ooking
• Can leave a permanent stain orbond
tothecooktop i foverheated.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Earthenware
Porcelain
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Use on low heat settings.
• May scratch the cooktop.
• See stainless steel or cast iron.
• Porcelain enamel bakeware without
the metal base may bond to the
cooktop if overheated.
Stainless steel • Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy
efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the
cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not extend
more than 1/2"(1.3 cm) outside the area.
Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface.
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for
the most recently used areas to cool.
• Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or
element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend
more than 1/2"(1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or
element.
Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at
the same time.
On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to
avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.
For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies
that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.