Frigidaire FEC26C2AC Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 6

Canning Tips & Information Canning can generate large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution to prevent burns. Always raise the lid to vent steam away from you. 1. Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars for the latest canning information. 2. Use flat-bottomed canners only. Heat is spread more evenly when the bottom surface is flat. 3. Center canner on the surface element. 4. Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to bring the water to a boil; then reduce the heat setting as low as possible to maintain a constant boil. 5. It is best to can small amounts and light loads. Prevent damage to cooktop: 1. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch beyond the edge of the surface element. 2. Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time. 3. Alternate surface elements between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid canning on the same element all day. Safe canning requires that harmful micro-organisms are destroyed and the jars are sealed completely. When canning in a water bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time. Setting Surface Controls NOTE: Control knob shown is typical only. 1. Place the pan on the surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting. 3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements are turned on. Always turn the element off before removing the pan. The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results. Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Pot holders, towel or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the element. Setting MAX or HI MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW MIN or 1 Type of Cooking Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling. Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables. Keep foods cooking, poach, stew. Keep warm, melt, simmer. Indicator lights (coil elements models) Some models have an indicator light for each heating unit, other models have an indicator light for each pair of heating units, also some other models have an indicator light for all heating units. The indicator light glows as soon as a heating unit is turned on. Check if the indicator light glows when the control knob of the individual heating unit is turned on. If the knob is set to a very low temperature setting, the indicator may glow and yet, the heating unit may not be heating at all. If this happens, turn the knob to a higher setting until the heating unit comes on. When cooking is finished, a quick glance at the indicator lights in an easy check to be sure all the control knobs have been turned OFF. 6