Kenmore 9746 Use and Care Guide - Page 17

Warmer Drawer Arranging warmer drawer rack positions (some models) The warmer drawer rack can be used in two ways: In the upward position (See Fig. 1) to allow low profile food items to be placed both under and on top of the warmer drawer rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the rack and a casserole dish underneath). o In the downward position (See Fig. 2) to allow you to place light weight food items and empty dishware (for example, rolls or pastries and dinner plates) on the rack. Always use potholders or oven mitts when placing or removing food from the warmer drawer as cookware and plates may be hot and you can be burned. 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 Agriculture) website and be sure to read all the information they have available as well as follow their recommendations for home canning procedures. Here are some home canning recommendations: Use only quality flat bottom canners when home canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom (see "Cookware material types" in the Before setting surface controls section). • Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home canning using a ceramic cooktop. , 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 canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops. Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly. Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain that boil. ii.i........... ...i.i..i Fig. 1 - Warmer drawer rack in upward postion. Fig. 2 - Warmer drawer rack in downward position. Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently. Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range 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 surface elements. [i NEVER place or straddle a cooking utensil over 2 different surface cooking areas at the same time. This may cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture. Do not allow aluminum foil, or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop. If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop. 17