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USIING YOUR COOKTOP
Home canning information
The larger diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can cause
damage to the cooktop.
To protect your cooktop:
• For best results, use a canner which can
be centered over the surface burner.
• Do not place canner on two surface
burners at the same time. Too much heat
will build up and will damage the cooktop.
• 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.
Energy saving tips
Although the energy used for cooking is
usually a very small percentage of the total
energy used in the home, cooking energy
can be used efficiently. Here are some tips
to help you save energy when using your
cooking product.
• Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides
and tight-fitting lids.
• Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
• Preheat pans only when recommended
and for the shortest time possible.
• Start food on higher heat settings, then set
surface burner control on low or off to
finish cooking. Use retained heat for
cooking when possible.
• Turn on the surface burner only after
placing filled pan on the burner grate.
• Plan your meals for the most efficient use
of the cooktop.