Use and Care Manual

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BEFORE SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
Figure 7: Element On and Hot Surface indicators
Element On and Hot Surface Indicator
Lights
The ELEMENT ON indicator light will turn on when
one or more elements are turned on. A quick
glance at this indicator light when cooking is fin-
ished is an easy check to be sure all surface ele-
ments are turned o .
The HOT SURFACE indicator light will turn on when
the burner is hot enough to cause burns and will
remain on after the burner is turned o until the
surface has cooled to a safe temperature.
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 Agri-
culture) Web site and be sure to read all the infor-
mation they have available as well as follow their
recommendations for home canning procedures.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with
no ridges that radiate from the bottom cen-
ter when home canning. Heat is spread more
evenly when the bottom surface is flat. Use a
straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does
not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element
markings or burner.
• It is recommended to use smaller diameter can-
ners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops
and to center canners on the burner grates.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil
more quickly.
• Use the highest heat setting when first bringing
the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved,
reduce heat to lowest possible setting to main-
tain that boil.
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions care-
fully. Check with your local Cooperative Agri-
cultural 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 heat for an extended amount of time.