Cookware; Home Canning - Whirlpool WFG540H0AB0 User Instructions

IMPORTANT: Donotleave e mpty c ookware onahotsurface
cooking a rea, element orsurface b urner.
Ideal cookware should have aflatbottom, straight sides and awell-
fitting lid,and thematerial should b eofmedium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough f inishes may scratch t hecooktop o rgrates. Aluminum a nd
copper may beused asacore orbase incookware. However,
when used asabase they canleave p ermanent marks o nthe
grates.
Cookware material isafactor i nhowquickly a ndevenly heat i s
transferred, which affects c ooking r esults.
Cookware withnonstick surfaces should notbeused under t he
broiler.
Check f orflatness byplacing t hestraight edge ofaruler a cross the
bottom ofthecookware. While y ourotate t heruler, nospace or
light s hould bevisible between itandthecookware.
Use thefollowing chart a sa guide forcookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
Cast iron
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
Copper
Earthenware
Porcelain
enamel-on-steel
or cast iron
Stainless steel • Heats quickly, but unevenly.
• Heats quickly and evenly.
• Suitable for all types of cooking.
• Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
• Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Heats slowly, but unevenly.
• 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.
• A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
For best results, the cookware should be centered above the
burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should
be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
• Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
office, or refer to the USDA Home Canning Guides. Companies
that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.