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Optional canning kit
To protect your range:
The large diameter of most water-bath or
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Use flstdottomed canners/pans for best
pressure canners combined with high heat
results.
settings for long periods of time can shorten
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Use the largest surface unit for best
the life of regular surface units and cause
results. Also, use a canner/pan which can
dernege to the cooktop.
be centered over the surface unit and
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning,
which does not extend more than one inch
we recommend the installation of a Canning
outside surface unit area. Large diameter
Kii. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from
canners/pans, if not property centered, trap
your Whirlpool dealer or authorized
heat and can cause damage to the
Whirlpoole service company.
cwktop.
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Do not place canner 0r1 two surface units
at the same time. Too much heat will build
up and will damage the cooktop.
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Start with hot water. This reduces the
time the control is set on high. Reduce
heat setting to lowest position needed to
keep water boiling.
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Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
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To prolong the life of the elements:
- Prepare small batches at a time.
- Do not use elements for canning all
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Positioning racks and pans
For baking/roasting with one mck, place
the rack so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven.
Reck plscement for specific foods:
FOOD
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys
RACK POSITION
When baking on two racks, arrange racks
on bottom and third level from bottom.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement
when broiling, see “Broiling rack position
chart” on page 16.
Angel and bundt
cakes, most quick
breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meets
cod<& biiuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
Lowest level or
2nd level from
bottom
2nd level from
bottom
2nd or 3rd level
from bottom
Personal Injury Hazard
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Always position oven rack(s) in
desired location before turning oven
on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.
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If rack(s) must be moved while oven
is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to
protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in personal injury.
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