Cookware; Home Canning; Oven Use - Maytag MGR8850DS0 User Instructions

IMPORTANT: Donotleave e mpty c ookware onahotsurface
cooking a rea, element orsurface b urner.
Ideal cookware should h ave 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 the
broiler.
Check f orflatness byplacing t he straight 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 • Heats q uickly a ndevenly.
Cast iron
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
Copper
Earthenware
Porcelain
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
• 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.
Stainless steel
Heats quickly, but unevenly.
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.
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When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface • Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool. • For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies
• Center the canner on the grate above the burner, that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.
OVEN USE
The normal operation of the range will include several noises that
may be heard each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the
cooking cycle:
• gas valves may make a "popping" sound when opening or
closing
• igniters will "click" several times until a flame is sensed
• a "poof" sound is heard when a Bake or Broil burner ignites
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times, or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-
ventilated room.