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When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
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Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
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Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
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For more information, contact your local agricultural
department.
Companies that manufacture
home canning
products can also offer assistance.
IMPORTANT:
Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a
well-fitting
lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum
and copper
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used
as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or
grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has
the same characteristics
as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
CHARACTERISTICS
COOKWARE
Aluminum
Cast iron
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
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Heats quickly and evenly.
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Suitable for all types of cooking.
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Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
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Heats slowly and evenly.
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Good for browning and frying.
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Maintains heat for slow cooking.
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Follow manufacturer's
instructions.
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Heats slowly, but unevenly.
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Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Heats very quickly and evenly.
Follow manufacturer's
instructions.
Use on low heat settings.
See stainless steel or cast iron.
Copper
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Earthenware
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Porcelain
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enamel-on-steel
or cast iron
Stainless steel
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Heats quickly, but unevenly.
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A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.