Use and Care Guide

SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS

Home Canning

Be sure to read and observe all the following points when

home canning with your appliance. Check with the USDA

(United States Department of Agriculture) Web site and be

sure to read all the information they have available as well

as follow their recommendations for home canning proce-

dures.

• Use

only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges

tha

t radiate from the bottom center when home

canning. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom

surface is flat. Use a straight-edge to check canner

bottom.

• M

ake sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed

inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.

• It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on

lectric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center

canners on the burner grates.

• S

tart with hot tap water to bring

water to boil more

quickly.

• Use the high

est heat seating when first bringing the

water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to

lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.

• Use teste

recipes and follow instructions carefully.

Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural

Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for

the latest canning information.

• It

is best to can small amounts and light loads.

• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high

eat for an extended amount of time.