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To protect your range:
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Use flat-bottomed canners/pans
for
best results.
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Use the largest surface unit
for best
results. Also, use a canner/pan which can
be centered over the surface unit and
which does not extend more than one
inch outside surface unit area. Large
diameter canners/pans, if not properly
centered, trap heat and can cause
damage to the cooktop.
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Do not place canner
on 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
timethe 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.
l To prolong the life of the elements:
- Prepare small batches
at a time.
- Do not use elements
for canning all
day.
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Refer
to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
Optional canning kit
The large diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can shorten
the life of regular surface units
and
cause
damage to the cooktop.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning,
we recommend the installation of a Canning
Kit. Order the kii (Part No. 242905) from
your Whirlpool dealer or authorized
Whirlpool service company.
Positioning racks and pans
For baking/roasting with one rack,
place
the rack so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD
j RACK POSITION
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Frozen pies, large
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Lowest level or
roasts, turkeys, angel
2nd level from
foodcakes - - 1 bottom
Bundt cakes, most
2nd level from
quick breads, yeast
bottom
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muff ins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
2nd or 3rd level
from bottom
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 17.
Personal Injury Hazard
9 Always position oven rack(s) in
desired location before turning oven
on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.
l If rack(s) must be moved while oven
is hot, use pot holders or oven mitts
to protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in personal injury.