Kenmore 3240 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

Surface Cooking ,2" 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. When canning with a pressure canner, the pressure must be maintained continuously for the required time. 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 the canner on the burner grate. 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 and burner grates: 1. Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch (2.5 cm) beyond the edge of the burner grate. 2. Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on high heat for an extended amount of time. 3. Alternate surface units between each batch to allow the units and surrounding surfaces to cool down. Try to avoid canning on the same burner unit all day. !i.I Flame Size For most cooking, start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process. Use the table below as a guide for determining proper flame size for various types of cooking. The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed for cooking. For deep fat frying, use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly. If the fat is too cool, the food will absorb the fat and be greasy. If the fat is too hot, the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked. Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly. ..i.i........ *Flame Size High Flame Medium Flame Low Flame Type of Cooking Start most foods; bring water to a boil; pan broiling Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces, gravies; steam Keep foods cooking; poach; stew *These settings are based on using medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans. Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy, and increases your risk of being burned by the flame. Proper Burner Adjustments The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment. A good flame is clear, blue and hardly visible in a well-lighted room. Each cone of flame should be steady and sharply defined. Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow-orange. To clean burner, see instructions under General Cleaning.