KitchenAid KERA205PWH User Guide - Page 8

Home Canning When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool. s Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. Canners should not extend more than ½" (1.25 cm) outside the cooking area. s Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time. s For more information, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance. Cooktop Controls WARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE Dual-Size Element s Large-diameter cookware. s Large quantities of food. s Home canning. HI s Bring liquid to a boil. Medium High s Hold a rapid boil. s Quickly brown or sear food. Medium s Maintain a slow boil. s Fry poultry or meat. s Cook pudding, sauce, icing or gravy. Medium Low s Stew or steam food. s Simmer. LO s Keep food warm. s Melt chocolate or butter. SIMMER Switch (on some models) s Precise simmer control. WARM ZONE Element Switch s Keep cooked foods warm. The cooktop controls can be set to anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. OFF Lo Hi REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot. Med Lo Med Med Hi Single and Dual-Size Elements A A. Single size A B A. Single size B. Dual size The Dual-Size Elements offer flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware, large quantities of food and home canning. 8