Kenmore 4121 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

Surface Cooking Safe canning requires that harmfuU microorganisms are destroyed and the jars are seabd 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, Setting Surface Controls Canning Tips & information Canning can generate ]arge amounts of steam, Use extreme caution to prevent burns, AUways raise the Hd to vent steam away from you, 1, Use tested recipes and follow instructions carefully, Check with a manufacturer of gUassjars for the Uatest canning information, 2, Use fiat-bottomed canners onUy, Heat is spread more evenUywhen the bottom surface is flat, 3, Center canner on the surface ebment, 4, Start with hot water and a high heat setting to reduce the time it takes to bring the water to a boll ; 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, W_ Prevent damage to cooktop : 1, Do not use water bath or pressure canners that extend more than one inch (2,5 cm} beyond the edqe 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 surface cooking area all day, ii iilYii:_ ........ /• / \ / NOTE: Control knob shown 1, Place cooking utensil on the surface element, 2, Push in and turn the surface control knob in either direction to desired setting, Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish cooking, The control knobs do not have to be set exactly on a particular setting, Use the settings as a guide and adjust the control knob as needed, 3. When cooking is compJeted, turn the surface eJement off before removing the pan. Note: The surface "Element On" indicator light will glow when one or more elements are turned on, A quick glance at these indicator light(s) when cooking is finished is an easy check to be sure all surface elements are turned off, is representational Setting Type of Cooking The suggested settings found in this table are based on cooking in medium-weight aluminum pans with lids, Settings may vary when using other types of pans, Hi (MAX) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling, Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being cooked wilt influence the setting needed for best cooking results. 5 (MED) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies, steam vegetables, Do not place ptastic items such as saJt and pepper shakers, spoon hoJdere or ptastic wrappings on top of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite, Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if placed too close to the element, 2-4 (MED-LOW) LO (MIN) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew, Keep warm, melt, simmer,