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Flame size Type of cooking
High fl ame Start most foods; bring water to
a boil; pan broiling
Medium fl ame Maintain a slow boil; thicken
sauces, gravies; steaming
Low fl ame Keep foods cooking; poaching;
stewing
These settings are based on medium-weight metal
or aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary
when using other types of pans.
Table 1: Recommended fl ame settings for cooking
Cooking with a griddle
The griddle is a versatile accessory that is perfect for
cooking foods that require large fl at surfaces such as
pancakes, French toast, grilled sandwiches, bacon,
and also for cooking different foods at the same
time.
After use, let the griddle cool before washing.
Hand wash with hot soapy water. Do not soak. Dry
thoroughly. Do not put a griddle in a dishwasher.
Using the griddle:
Place the griddle securely on top of the burner
grates. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium
to medium low setting. Slow preheat ensures even
heat distribution during the cooking process. DO
NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating
on HI may warp the griddle and prevent even heat
distribution.
CAUTION
Never extend the fl ame beyond the outer edge of
the cooking utensil. A higher fl ame wastes energy,
and increases your risk of being burned by the
fl ame
SETTING SURFACE CONTROLS
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)
Web site and be sure to read all the information they
have available as well as follow their recommenda-
tions for home canning procedures.
• Use only a completely fl at bottom canner with no
ridges that radiate from the bottom center when
home canning. Heat is spread more evenly when
the bottom surface is fl at. Use a straight-edge to
check canner bottom.
• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not
exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element mark-
ings or burner.
• It is recommended to use smaller diameter can-
ners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops
and to center canners on the burner grates.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil
more quickly.
• Use the highest heat setting when fi rst bringing
the water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, re-
duce heat to lowest possible setting to maintain
that boil.
• Use tested recipes and follow instructions careful-
ly. Check with your local Cooperative Agricultural
Extension Service or a manufacturer of glass jars
for the latest canning information.
• It is best to can small amounts and light loads.
• Do not leave water bath or pressure canners on
high heat for an extended amount of time.
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